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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Leather Care?

Hey I'm pretty new to this site, i think I joined yesterday.
Im sure some of you have leather seats so I was wondering what you recommend for leather care? Ive never had leather seats before so im not sure.

if this topic has already been covered let me know....

btw this place is awesome the cars here are amazing.....i have a 03 g35 silver.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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I recommend Zymol leather cleaner and conditioner.

I clean the seats every few weeks, and I condition the seats every few months. How often you clean/condition depends on the person.

Make sure to follow the directions carefully when conditioning the leather.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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i used zaino this weekend for the first treatment on my car. seems to work well and it has a great smell to it.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Zaino is good stuff. It is a tad bit pricey but does a good job.

Poorboy's Leather Stuff is also good but does require a final buff to get the shine right.

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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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Thanks Guys

Thanx For The Info Guys...i Appreciate It.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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After having had tried many products over the last 25+ years, I swear by the Zaino Z9 and Z10.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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I've used so many different products and the Leatherique Prestine Clean with the Rejuvenator is my personal favorite. I've never used a better cleaner and conditioner combo. It doesn't have any fancy gloss just optimal leather care that removes deeply embedded contaminates and conditions equally well. If you haven't tried Leatherique I highly recommend it.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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andy, when u used the zaino conditioner, did it alleviate the cracks in the leather? my car's only got 5k miles but the seats seem more wrinkled than they should be. i dunno, maybe my *** is just too big
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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I use Zymol Leather Cleaned and Conditioner. Best product you can use for your leather. The cleaner works well and the conditioner is just awesome. After you clean and condition and take a seat, you just slide right into your seat and it feels just right. It really brings the shine and glow back to your leather.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by absolutg
andy, when u used the zaino conditioner, did it alleviate the cracks in the leather? my car's only got 5k miles but the seats seem more wrinkled than they should be. i dunno, maybe my *** is just too big
Giri,

I have used the said combo on my G since the first month. I have logged some 15k miles on my G and the only visible marks/cracks, if you will, are faint lines at the doorside base bolsters at the front seats. My G has always been garaged at home and at work, so that may make a difference.

The cracks in your leather seats may be corrected with a good leather treatment and conditioner, such as the Zaino Z10.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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i've been using Lexol...been recommended by many on this site and i like it.
fairly inexpensive and can be bought at a Toyota dealership (service part)
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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A 10:1 mixture of water and Woolite is a good all purpose cleaner for the leather. I've also used 303 Aerospace protecant on my leather and it seemed to condition it fairly well.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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i just use a damp microfiber cloth and my leather was in awesome condition even with 23K miles
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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Crap!! Not literally of course...

How about pen marks on leather? I just found a nice three inch one on my drivers seat today. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by andy2434
After having had tried many products over the last 25+ years, I swear by the Zaino Z9 and Z10.
Andy, you're dating yourself...
 
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