leather conditioner for new leather

Roger · 11-17-03, 04:40 AM

whats the best conditioner i can use for my new leather?? All i have now is lexol but im scared it might contain silicone does anyone know??? cause silcone will tuen leather hard over time

Danny · 11-17-03, 04:52 AM

Hey Roger,

I use Leatherique and it seems to work fine for me. Here is there site:

http://www.leatherique.com/

To get a professional opinion, talk to the boys at:

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

Roger · 11-17-03, 06:51 AM

oh ya i have that the reju oil and the other one i used them to try and restore my old leather the only problem i say was the oil seemed to attract alot of dirt even after i used the prestine clean stuff? maybe it would work better on my new leather?

bboarder711 · 11-17-03, 07:03 AM

i use maguiers all the time they have leather wipes and a bottle both are contishoiners and my seets on my 95 are still like brand new but broken in and are soo nice the only proble i find with this stuff is that u can slide around a little the day u put it on and that with the wipes my bro has mised a few shifts and lost grip of the wheel they day of cleaning also the wipes when wiping a dash (if wanted to do ) u can very easily tell where u havent been (stricky) but both are very good and wipes are good to clean anything and everything

*Avarice* · 11-17-03, 11:20 PM

I use Griots leather cleaner. www.griots.com it not only cleans and conditions but actually smells like leather!

Legendary91 · 11-18-03, 04:14 PM

Use Turtle Wax 2001. After I got my Legend, I bought some of that Meguires(spelling??) and then I paid to have the Leather reconditioned and they told me to throw the Meguires away. They said to use only waterbased products on leather. They said that most of all the conditioners for leather will actually dry out the leather over time(not sure if thats true or not) but they said that Turtle Wax 2001 was the best stuff for it(it works great with mine!). And to keep the leather baby soft, use vasaline. Sounds stupid, but if you put vasaline all over your leather then wrap it with plastic wrap for a few days with the windows shut then the leather softens up. If all this sounds stupid to you all then, I wasn't the one who recommended it, Its the Interior shop.

Roger · 11-18-03, 04:46 PM

i dont know abou the vasoline but its true that some silicone based leather cleaners will turn leather hard over time i think whats funny is i think turtle wax might be one of them

sleeprlegendcp · 11-18-03, 04:50 PM

My favorite is to find horse sadle leather cleaner and conditioner. It comes in seperate bottles. That stuff works wonders, and boy can it clean!
Later!
Lee

*Avarice* · 11-18-03, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Roger
i dont know abou the vasoline but its true that some silicone based leather cleaners will turn leather hard over time i think whats funny is i think turtle wax might be one of them

Turtle Wax is the absolute worst product line ever.... everything they have practically sucks in my opinion. Try checking the opinion over at the Autopia forums....

CakeDaddy · 11-19-03, 03:16 AM

Lexonol is a cleaner and it doesn't contain silicone. I use Maguires on my leather and it the best. Now, with new lether I don't think there is a real need to condition them. Is like waxing a car with a brand new paint job, it really isn't necessary.

Roger · 11-19-03, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CakeDaddy
Lexonol is a cleaner and it doesn't contain silicone. I use Maguires on my leather and it the best. Now, with new lether I don't think there is a real need to condition them. Is like waxing a car with a brand new paint job, it really isn't necessary.

you dont think its nessary but if you condition them from the beginning they will last 2 to 3 times as long thats one of the reasons most peoples leather starts to break down

Octane · 11-19-03, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CakeDaddy
Lexonol is a cleaner and it doesn't contain silicone. I use Maguires on my leather and it the best. Now, with new lether I don't think there is a real need to condition them. Is like waxing a car with a brand new paint job, it really isn't necessary.

....putting wax on new paint is a very good preventative measure that protects the paint against the elements (acid rain, bug guts, tree sap, and even UV rays)

Sorry, I just wanted to point out that is a poor analogy. I just had sections of my car painted and the owner of the shop (who has been in business for 25 years) even said to me it would be a good idea to wash and wax the car.

****NB my new paint has been baked already!! its not recommended that you wash or wax new paint if it has not already been cured either naturally or by baking!****

MattB · 11-19-03, 04:36 AM

I use Lexol or Meguiar's cleaner/conditioner about once a month, and wipe the seats down with Meguiar's Leather Wipes once a week. The wipes make them really shiny...

bboarder711 · 11-19-03, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Legendary91
Use Turtle Wax 2001. After I got my Legend, I bought some of that Meguires(spelling??) and then I paid to have the Leather reconditioned and they told me to throw the Meguires away. They said to use only waterbased products on leather. They said that most of all the conditioners for leather will actually dry out the leather over time(not sure if thats true or not) but they said that Turtle Wax 2001 was the best stuff for it(it works great with mine!). And to keep the leather baby soft, use vasaline. Sounds stupid, but if you put vasaline all over your leather then wrap it with plastic wrap for a few days with the windows shut then the leather softens up. If all this sounds stupid to you all then, I wasn't the one who recommended it, Its the Interior shop.

Dude who the f*** told u that i have been using meguires for 5 yrs and my leather is PERFECT (when i say Perfect I MEAN PERFECT!!!) and yea my seat are borken in lek flexible but are so perfect and are NOT hard in any way
go mequiers

turtle wax has some true **** out there

WhiteLegend · 11-19-03, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Octane
....putting wax on new paint is a very good preventative measure that protects the paint against the elements (acid rain, bug guts, tree sap, and even UV rays)

Sorry, I just wanted to point out that is a poor analogy. I just had sections of my car painted and the owner of the shop (who has been in business for 25 years) even said to me it would be a good idea to wash and wax the car.

****NB my new paint has been baked already!! its not recommended that you wash or wax new paint if it has not already been cured either naturally or by baking!****

It thought it's not recommanded to wax your paint for at least 5-6 month after a fresh paint job.

11-17-03, 04:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Roger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Lansing, Mi Posts: 4,277 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (1)	leather conditioner for new leather whats the best conditioner i can use for my new leather?? All i have now is lexol but im scared it might contain silicone does anyone know??? cause silcone will tuen leather hard over time __________________ 1995 Legend GS (sherwood Green) 144,000 My ride http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/608014

11-17-03, 06:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Lansing, Mi Posts: 4,277 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (1)	oh ya i have that the reju oil and the other one i used them to try and restore my old leather the only problem i say was the oil seemed to attract alot of dirt even after i used the prestine clean stuff? maybe it would work better on my new leather? __________________ 1995 Legend GS (sherwood Green) 144,000 My ride http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/608014

11-17-03, 07:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
bboarder711 mods: yes PLEASE!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Philly, KOP, State College Posts: 9,629 Car 1: 1995 SE white/silver Car 2: Flexdex Pro 36 Car 3: Nikon D70 iTrader: (4)	i use maguiers all the time they have leather wipes and a bottle both are contishoiners and my seets on my 95 are still like brand new but broken in and are soo nice the only proble i find with this stuff is that u can slide around a little the day u put it on and that with the wipes my bro has mised a few shifts and lost grip of the wheel they day of cleaning also the wipes when wiping a dash (if wanted to do ) u can very easily tell where u havent been (stricky) but both are very good and wipes are good to clean anything and everything __________________ My Mission: -To create the hottest OEM "looking" legend. http://www.legendaryphotos.net <-- Recently updated!!! A-L.com T-shirts + Hoodies for sale! <-- Click

11-17-03, 11:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Avarice Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 2,885 Car 1: 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T WE Car 2: 2002 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	I use Griots leather cleaner. www.griots.com it not only cleans and conditions but actually smells like leather! __________________ [img] My 1991 Legend (SOLD) http://users.erols.com/annsu/newleg.jpg[/img] Contact me if you need the following: HELM Factory Shop/Electrical Manual Sedan Type-F floor mats Driver Side seat (free) OE + Denso Filters for cheap Throttle Body TL Engine Cover

11-18-03, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Roger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Lansing, Mi Posts: 4,277 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (1)	i dont know abou the vasoline but its true that some silicone based leather cleaners will turn leather hard over time i think whats funny is i think turtle wax might be one of them __________________ 1995 Legend GS (sherwood Green) 144,000 My ride http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/608014

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11-17-03, 04:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Danny Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 428 Car 1: 1992 Granada Black LS Sedan iTrader: (1)	Hey Roger, I use Leatherique and it seems to work fine for me. Here is there site: http://www.leatherique.com/ To get a professional opinion, talk to the boys at: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

11-18-03, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Legendary91 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Huntsville Posts: 428 Car 1: 1991 LS sedan Car 2: 1994 GS 6speed Sold! Car 3: 1992 Rosewood JDM'd iTrader: (1)	Use Turtle Wax 2001. After I got my Legend, I bought some of that Meguires(spelling??) and then I paid to have the Leather reconditioned and they told me to throw the Meguires away. They said to use only waterbased products on leather. They said that most of all the conditioners for leather will actually dry out the leather over time(not sure if thats true or not) but they said that Turtle Wax 2001 was the best stuff for it(it works great with mine!). And to keep the leather baby soft, use vasaline. Sounds stupid, but if you put vasaline all over your leather then wrap it with plastic wrap for a few days with the windows shut then the leather softens up. If all this sounds stupid to you all then, I wasn't the one who recommended it, Its the Interior shop.

11-18-03, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
sleeprlegendcp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: . Posts: 10,099 Car 1: . iTrader: (0)	My favorite is to find horse sadle leather cleaner and conditioner. It comes in seperate bottles. That stuff works wonders, and boy can it clean! Later! Lee __________________ National Acura Legend Meet 2008 - 4th of July - Chattanooga, TN - Click Here!

11-19-03, 03:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
CakeDaddy Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South West area ABQ,DAL,LasVeg Posts: 2,314 iTrader: (1)	Lexonol is a cleaner and it doesn't contain silicone. I use Maguires on my leather and it the best. Now, with new lether I don't think there is a real need to condition them. Is like waxing a car with a brand new paint job, it really isn't necessary.

11-19-03, 04:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
MattB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Millis, MA (near Boston) Posts: 95 Car 1: 1995 Infiniti G20t iTrader: (0)	I use Lexol or Meguiar's cleaner/conditioner about once a month, and wipe the seats down with Meguiar's Leather Wipes once a week. The wipes make them really shiny... __________________ 1995 Infiniti G20t Black/Black/Automatic Silverstar Headlights

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