Any suggestions for Leather cleaner

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Old 07-06-2005, 06:56 AM
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Any suggestions for Leather cleaner

I just bought an 05 lariat and am looking for some good leather cleaner and conditioner. I use all Zaino products for the exterior but was not too impressed with the leather cleaner on my vette. I used Mcquires and loved it but, this feels like a different kind of leather. Is there something better for this type of leather?
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Old 07-06-2005, 07:56 AM
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I just used this and it worked great:
Meguiar's Leather Cleaner and Conditioner



I bought it at AutoZone.
 
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Old 07-06-2005, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueFlareside
I just used this and it worked great:
Meguiar's Leather Cleaner and Conditioner



I bought it at AutoZone.
Same here. I use this on my Tu-Tone and love it.

Looks like this.........

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Old 07-06-2005, 09:29 AM
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If you guys like that product, I'd highly recommend the Meguiar's Rich Aloe Conditioner and Rich Aloe Cleaner.

It's really a nice 2-step system.

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Old 07-06-2005, 09:36 AM
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Lexol baby!!! Cleaner then conditioner... good stuff.

You can't go wrong with the Meg's or Lexol product lines... the rest I'm not so fond of.
 
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Old 07-06-2005, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RockPick
If you guys like that product, I'd highly recommend the Meguiar's Rich Aloe Conditioner and Rich Aloe Cleaner.

It's really a nice 2-step system.

RP
Thanks RP. I like the sound of the conditioner. The heat down here in Texas just kills leather if you don't look after it.
I looked at 5 other HD's before I got this one and the seat squabs were all dry and cracked.
I think my "Pimptacular" window tint really helps but I try to park it in the shade where possible and do the leather once a week anyway.
 
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Old 07-06-2005, 10:22 AM
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I've used Lexol cleaner and their conditioner for years with great results. I found out about Lexol from an upholstery shop that's been in business for over 75 years. It's what they recommend, and what they use on their own cars. That was good enough for me.

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Old 07-06-2005, 10:33 AM
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I like Meg's Rich Aloe Cleaner and Meg's Rich Aloe Conditioner as well. But when I'm feeling lazy... Gold Class Wipes.

 
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Old 07-06-2005, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RockPick
If you guys like that product, I'd highly recommend the Meguiar's Rich Aloe Conditioner and Rich Aloe Cleaner.

It's really a nice 2-step system.

RP
I will have to try the 2-step process once I have used up the cleaner/conditioner in one. I am all for anything that saves me some time. With 3 kids it's hard to find the time to detail the truck like I used to have.
 
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Old 07-07-2005, 10:36 AM
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I use zymol from Target. Seems to work pretty good.
 
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Old 07-07-2005, 12:02 PM
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Griots Garage leather care. Best part is it smells like new leather when you are done.
With kids though I am always cleaning. I just use my damp cotton wash cloth on the seats and dry then use the Griots stuff. Seems to keep the dirt away too. A extreme little does a lot. www.griotsgarage.com
 
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Old 07-08-2005, 10:11 AM
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I have used Griots Leather Conditioner in the past and had great success but recently switched over to Pinnacle Leather Cleaner&Conditioner as well as Wolfgang Concours Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. I am doing my own studies on the products.
 



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