What do you guys use for leather care?
07-09-2008, 01:09 PM
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What do you guys use for leather care?
Im just wondering what everyone uses on their leather?
I have been using Meguiars Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner.
Been thinking of switching it up since this creates a greasy shine that rubs off.
I have been using Meguiars Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner.
Been thinking of switching it up since this creates a greasy shine that rubs off.
07-09-2008, 09:03 PM
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+1 on that...I use the same stuff. Looks great when done but doesn't last. That's probably the case with just about all interior stuff anyways. I've been using this stuff by turtle wax: http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,3,4
I like it because you can use it for all surfaces in the 8 except for glass of course. Lasts a little bit longer and has a less greasy feel to it.
I've heard some good stuff about the ICE total interior care stuff also made by turtle wax.
--Jonathan
I like it because you can use it for all surfaces in the 8 except for glass of course. Lasts a little bit longer and has a less greasy feel to it.
I've heard some good stuff about the ICE total interior care stuff also made by turtle wax.
--Jonathan
07-09-2008, 11:15 PM
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Yeah I use the same Meguiars product. I find it to be too greasy as well. When people, specially girls sit in the car, they hate it. It rubs off right away on anything. It's one of the worser products Meguiars has. Other than that I haven't tried anything else.
07-10-2008, 11:32 AM
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07-10-2008, 12:36 PM
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Zaino!!! (I'm sure everyone's shocked by that one... 
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Z-9 for cleaning the leather:
Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner contains the finest blend of emulsifiers, mink oil and synthetic lanolin to safely clean all fine leather surfaces. Alkaline and detergent-free, Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner gently lifts soil and stains without harming the dyes, clear coat protection or natural oils in leather. Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner is so gentle, it helps prevent premature leather damage, including cracking, shrinking and drying.
Perfect for all leather products. Excellent for vinyl too.
Zaino Z-10: Leather in a bottle is what I use to treat the leather
Two years in the making and already rated number one in the industry. Z-10 Leather in a Bottle™ Treatment and Conditioner contains a perfectly balanced, solvent-free blend of special oils and other natural conditioners. Z-10 Leather in a Bottle™ penetrates and preserves all fine leathers for years of beautiful service.
We also added Ultra-Gard™ for total protection from the sun, and our exclusive real leather oil concentrate for a rich leather scent. After just one use, your car will have that great new leather smell again.
Z-10 Leather in a Bottle™ leaves a non-sticky, greaseless, stain repelling, natural luster and restores the supple feel and smell of new leather. Does a great job on vinyl interiors and dashboards too. One whiff and you will agree its Leather in a Bottle™. We believe this product has no equal in the world.
)Z-9 for cleaning the leather:
Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner contains the finest blend of emulsifiers, mink oil and synthetic lanolin to safely clean all fine leather surfaces. Alkaline and detergent-free, Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner gently lifts soil and stains without harming the dyes, clear coat protection or natural oils in leather. Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner is so gentle, it helps prevent premature leather damage, including cracking, shrinking and drying.
Perfect for all leather products. Excellent for vinyl too.
Zaino Z-10: Leather in a bottle is what I use to treat the leather
Two years in the making and already rated number one in the industry. Z-10 Leather in a Bottle™ Treatment and Conditioner contains a perfectly balanced, solvent-free blend of special oils and other natural conditioners. Z-10 Leather in a Bottle™ penetrates and preserves all fine leathers for years of beautiful service.
We also added Ultra-Gard™ for total protection from the sun, and our exclusive real leather oil concentrate for a rich leather scent. After just one use, your car will have that great new leather smell again.
Z-10 Leather in a Bottle™ leaves a non-sticky, greaseless, stain repelling, natural luster and restores the supple feel and smell of new leather. Does a great job on vinyl interiors and dashboards too. One whiff and you will agree its Leather in a Bottle™. We believe this product has no equal in the world.
07-10-2008, 12:46 PM
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+1 on Meguiars.
I never had a problem with greasy shine or rub-off as long as I let it soak in then give it a once over wipe to get rid of any residue.
I've used it for years on cars with leather seats and trim, and they remain soft and supple with no tears.
I never had a problem with greasy shine or rub-off as long as I let it soak in then give it a once over wipe to get rid of any residue.
I've used it for years on cars with leather seats and trim, and they remain soft and supple with no tears.
07-14-2008, 06:40 PM
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leatherique FTW 100%.... i use meguiars also...the trick is to buff the seats after applying the conditoner to remove the excess, much like removing the excess wax after applying it to the paint.
thread can be found here: http://www.showcardetailing.com/foru...ead.php?t=1166
thread can be found here: http://www.showcardetailing.com/foru...ead.php?t=1166
07-15-2008, 04:58 PM
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best two things I have seen are saddle soap for cleaning then armor all leather gel after for protection. Make sure your seat belt is tight lol you will be slippin alot after it is dry lol
09-01-2008, 10:25 PM
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i used zaino... it didn't impress me much. Not bad in any way, just not overwhelmingly good either.
I use 303 aero space protectant. It can be used on everything in the interior.
I use 303 aero space protectant. It can be used on everything in the interior.
09-02-2008, 02:30 AM
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More and more I am beginning to question the use of leather conditioners in rx8.
If you have old school rotary 2005 like me, the "leather" is almost plastic at times. The conditioner does not soak in very well if at all.
Could it be useless? Does it have a plastic coating on top? Are we just making seats greasy?
If you have old school rotary 2005 like me, the "leather" is almost plastic at times. The conditioner does not soak in very well if at all.
Could it be useless? Does it have a plastic coating on top? Are we just making seats greasy?
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09-03-2008, 05:44 PM
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Zaino is good, but mostly I use Poorboys Leather Stuff. Application is key here. If your leather is dirty you must use a leather cleaner first, then add the conditioner. I love applying the conditioner by hand because you can feel the leather where it needs it most, also because you waste a lot of product from cloth soak up. Then after 30 minutes in shade only I wipe down. Again this all depends on the condition of the leather to begin with.