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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Best leather care product.

Im getting a trailblazer ss friday right now the leather is in near perfect condition. The leather in that car though is know to crack and crease very easy. What is the best leather care product?
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Keep'in it clean and soft....?

Zymol makes a leather cleaner and conditioner both are available at Target
for half the price there sold else where....$12 for both.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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just use a combo of salt, vinegar, and ketchup.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Lexol

I use Lexol leather cleaner followed by the leather conditioner on my G coupe. I'm sure there are other good products out there but just from my experience the Lexol is good stuff. Its a little more work because its a two-step process but to me its worth it. If you give it a try just make sure you give the seats enough drying time in between using the cleaner and conditioner. Whatever you end up choosing just make sure that it doesn't have a lot of harsh chemicals in it, that will only dry out your leather in the long run.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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^ +1 for Zymol, that sh*t works...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by gary c
Zymol makes a leather cleaner and conditioner both are available at Target
for half the price there sold else where....$12 for both.
Gary
That "zymol" product, along with all the other consumer "zymol" products are repackaged turtle wax products. I think i'll pass.

On top of that, 99% of automotive leather is coated leather which is essentially an exposed vinyl surface. I stick to using a diluted APC product to clean, and then Aerospace 303 as my protectant
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Try leathermaster.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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leatherique is by far the best leather product i've ever used (but it's reflected in the price... expensive)... but as redlube stated, manufacturers are covering the leather in an effort to make it more durable (for warranty issues) and easier to maintain (which will be reflected in resale value).... for most applications, 303 protectant is more than enough and leaves a nice like-new, matte, non-oily, non-greasy finish...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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I agree with a few above. Really all you need is a damp cloth to wipe down, then dry, then add 303 for the protection. If my seats get more dirty, sometimes I'll wipe down with a 10:1 mix of Woolite and water. Again dry and apply 303.

I will sometimes use Zaino's conditioner, not because I think its conditioning, but because I like the smell it leaves the leather with.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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I've always used Zaino's leather conditioner. I think it works great and it keeps your car smelling like fresh leather.
 
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