I've used it now 3 or 4 times on two vehicles. At first I sang it's praises right along with everyone else. Now I'm not so sure. I have a 2006 F150 and a 2008 Focus so both the seats are almost new. After treatment the seats seemed to be very soft and pliable. But after a few months I don't think they are as good as they were as when I was using Lexol Leather Conditioner. I'm no expert and don't know much about treating leather but I wonder if CPR has a lot of silicon's in it. Or something that makes the leather feel nice at first but it not really that good for it. Right now, I'm going back to Lexol as just think it does a better job, long term.

 

Both of the products that you mention will actually work better on an analine leather surface, IMO (meaning, non-coated leathers). The Lariat and FX4 models will feature a 'coated' leather versus the King Ranch which has no protective coating on the leather.

While I'm not a huge fan of LCPR myself, I certainly like Lexol. You may opt to try another couple of products...

 

I know that you've recommended a Maguire's product for leather with Aloe. It's not sold in stores but available online. I' not sure if you recommend it for aniline leather though. I've also given that product some thought as well. I've always wondered why they put aloe in every product these days. I really think they do it as it's the latest marking engine. Aloe is _not_ a moisturizer... yet, it's marketed as such. The only way aloe would make a difference on leather is if it were still on the animal it came from. I'm not saying the product is not good... I'm sure it is. I just have a hard time getting behind these types of products.

 

What product besides the megs, would you say works best on the analine surfaces?

 

I have used CPR and liked it a lot. But during my research into which conditioner was the best I bought from KR their conditioner, Maguire's, CPR, and Lexol. Because I tried CPR first and it did not leave any tell tale white residue, I liked it. Next, I will try the Lexol. RockPick probably is one of the best sources as to which products are best.

Mert

 

I understand where you're coming from... much of what is commercially available falls in to the 'appeal to the customer' spectrum rather than in to the 'truth in advertising' paradigm.

That said, I'm not saying that Aloe isn't a component; I feel confident that it is but, maybe it's not necessarily a 'key' component (unfortunately, we can't confirm this type of data via the MSDS because Aloe wouldn't be considered a hazardous substance of concern).

Anyway... the product that I was referring to was Meguiar's Rich Aloe Leather Conditioner. Personally, I find it to do quite well on my analine and is typically the product that I reach for when I'm doing my seats (although, I do mix it up between Lexol, Fiebings 4-way, and a few others).

If you have a Pep Boys locally, you may be able to find it on the shelf there. Otherwise, several online retailers will have it available (hint: check ADS).

-RP-

 

I should add here that I use LEXOL CONDITIONER - not Lexol pH-Balanced Cleaner.

The Lexol Cleaner is lousy, at best, in my opinion. It's a bit too harsh for the Castano leather interior as it does cause much of the colored pigment to leach out of the leather leaving a very dry, tan look. A couple of guys (me included on my 2001 KR - the other was dufunnel) actually ruined their steering wheel with the product.

 

Interesting, I am a fan of LCRP, use it along with other products for KR seats....also use it on the wifes leather and it works better than great.

I also like to use PB Leather Stuff. It seems to leave a white residue similar to KR Conditioner which takes a bit of getting used to. I have used the Megs 2 step, Aloe Cleaner and conditioner, it was fine too.

Correct me if I am wrong but on Ford leather seats, really the only leather is the actual sitting surface and the lumbar right ? The rest is Leatherette.

 

i dont know about it being leatherette, but i know the back seats are vinyl

 

On my 00 F150 Lariat, the rear bench was leatherette... Part of the reason that I went with the KR.

 

I really like the stuff they have at http://www.poorboysworld.com for leather.


They have "Leather Stuff" and "Natural Look Dressing"

 

I use the Meguiar's 2-Step Aloe Cleaner and Conditioner when I need to clean my seats real good, and the Gold Class Leather Cleaner & Conditioner to maintain them.

 

Yes, just the parts your body touches are leather... as I've been told. I've looked hard at the seats and think I can tell by the grain what is leather and what is not. On my F150 it's more difficult to tell then my Focus (the Focus has an obvious stamped patter to it).

As far as Leather CPR... my _impression_ is that it might contain silicons and temporarily make the leather pliable but at the cost of long term drying. Again, this is just my _impression_.

So for the time being, I'm going back to Lexol's leather conditioner. I always did like the stuff.

P.S. The PEP Boys around me don' carry crap. Or actually they _just_ carry crap I should say. I guess there is less money to be made in higher end stuff. It's usually the case as the profit margins are usually lower on those items.

 

right off the LCPR site:

Leather CPRŽ Cleaner & Conditioner:

Wipe it on. Natural ingredients safely liquefy dirt, sweat, grime, stains and smudges on contact. Life-renewing, non-greasy natural lanolin softens and restores suppleness and reduces the appearance of scuffs and scratches.

* Perfect for softening stiff new leather
* pH balanced
* No residue
* No petroleum products to harm stitching


Leather CPRŽ products go on incredibly easy. And work amazingly fast.

It's the easiest, fastest, safest way to bring everything leather back to life.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

If you aren't completely satisfied with the cleaning, conditioning, polishing and protecting powers of Leather CPR products, call 1-800-931-3988 anytime for a full refund.


Looks like to me, if you don't like it, call em up. I am sure they will tell you what's in it.

 

True on all but the King Ranch.