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Old 08-25-2005, 04:00 PM
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guys once u condition are u supposed to leave it out in the sun to dry or something? and how long before u can sit in the seats after u condition?
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 04:43 PM
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Damn I wish I was as "nuts" as you guys. I have the Zaino leather cleaner & conditioner but have been too lazy to use them since when I first got them.
Gotta start using those things up!
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by narkotic
Beware guys to only condition once a month or so... I've found out that conditioning too often will dry the leather out and make it worse.

I use lexol leather cleaner once a week,and condition once a month.

I've heard the same....that over doing it may be bad for the leather?
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 06:07 PM
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Always clean before you condition. Overconditioning can clog the pores in the leather and prevent it from breathing eventually making it look like crap.
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 06:12 PM
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with *most* conditioners that I know of, more than once a month is too much. Several people here have reported problems with their leather after a year or two of conditioning weekly.
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 07:27 PM
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YoFool. Yes, you are nuts. Why don't you come and condition my leathers too. J/K
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 07:30 PM
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Word. Cleaning is more important that conditioning on a regular basis. A little conditioning goes a long way. I like the smell of Zaino a lot too, but if you clean the leather regularly the smell of the conditioner keeps coming back. I clean the leather with Zaino cleaner really lightly after every wash, condition once a month.
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 08:16 PM
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Once a month I use Zaino Z9 & 10. It works and smells great.
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 09:01 PM
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Do you guys use Zaino 10 on your dash and other areas? The site says it's ok too, just wondered if anyone has any feedback on this...I don't think your nuts for cleaning every three weeks...
 

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Old 08-25-2005, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeButcher
Do you guys use Zaino 10 on your dash and other areas? The site says it's ok too, just wondered if anyone has any feedback on this...I don't hink your nuts for cleaning every three weeks...
Yes, I use both Z9 & 10 on the entire enterior.
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeButcher
Do you guys use Zaino 10 on your dash and other areas? The site says it's ok too, just wondered if anyone has any feedback on this...I don't hink your nuts for cleaning every three weeks...
Yep, works really well. I use 303 on the areas that get hit by sun after the Z10.
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 09:55 PM
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I do the interior one weekend the exterior the other. I may not know a lot about modding, but I spend more time caring for my G than driving it. I read everywhere for product reviews and test the bests. I have tried Lexol, Zaino, and the one they did for Bentleys called Conolly. That Conolly sux big time. It's too darn dry so all the paste gets in the little holes our seats have. I wouldnt recommend it at all. Doesnt even smell good.

Zaino's smell is the bes there is no question asked. Lexol shines more than Zaino, but it doesnt smell nearly as nice.

Proof that I know what Im talking about (Ive tried it all):
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:06 PM
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I always had a bad impression on the leather cleaner products. Usually when i sit in cars of people who "condition/clean" there car are civics and everything looks so oily. Dunno maybe they use cheaper products? Anyways ill try this for myself and buy some Z9 & Z10!

So the best way to do is clean regularly but condition once a month?
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 11:54 PM
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Ya, the oily thing is from products with oil - ie: cheaper ones. Zaino/Meg's/Stoners/etc, won't leave that oily residue. If you're worried about it just go grab some Megs leather conditioner at a local store, easy to find and very cheap. Try it out, I bet you'll like it.
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 11:55 PM
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I clean mine every week, and condition it every month... wait time to condition mine since one month is up tomorrow
 


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