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Old 08-21-2014, 10:10 AM
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Wondering what's the best product out there to rejuvinate (soften) the leather seats? I have used Leathrique rejuvinator oil in the past and am planning on ordering some soon but lets hear if there's something better out there
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Old 08-21-2014, 08:26 PM
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Nothing better that I have tried. Make sure you apply on a hot day and let it sit for a day in the heat.
Old 08-21-2014, 08:35 PM
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I second leatherique. I actually used it my previous pcar, which is the same model as yours, a 964 turbo, 1994. I had to do it twice. The first time I applied it in the winter time, with a space heater running inside the car. Didn't work so well. Did it a second time in the heat, booyeah, big difference.
Old 08-22-2014, 11:46 AM
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C2, i'll be the third to say I think you pretty much have it covered with Leatherique. I haven't used a product out there that does a better job at bringing leather back to a supple/soft state. Like Clinton and Marine said, HEAT is the key factor with Leatherique.
Old 08-24-2014, 11:23 PM
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Appreciate the positive feed back guys. It's actually my E36 M3 that needs a little TLC

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Will the Leatherique stain my white stitching? Also, how do you deal with the perforated leather?

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I have a light grey stitching on my Spyder and it hasn't changed color with leatherique applications.

As far as perforated leather, best to use an applicator when applying it so you aren't spraying the conditioner into the holes and only applying to the surface.
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I've never used leatherique, but I use Zaino and have always been very happy. Both with their leather products, but also paint care products. If anyone has used both, I'd love to hear their thoughts.
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Nothing better then leatherique

Make sure you apply the oil leave in the sun 24-48 hrs hot box the car

Then clean off
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Zaino leather care is good it smells great exactly like chemical guys

I feel like it sits on the leather as opposed to being absorbed
Even on painted leather seats

With zaino less is more
Great produucts with like a cult following

I prefur others though

Nothing is better then lestherique especailly for restoration

Leather world tech also makes great products i like their dyes
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Swissvax leather cleaner, Leather Milk and Leather glaze. If its older then leather softener. Proper!

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