What leather condioner do you use? - Page 2

John Henry III - AZ · 11-03-2009, 05:08 PM

Alot to choose from. Thanks for your input. NJS1987 your interior looks a little shiny for my taste, but very clean.

BimmFiniti · 11-03-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John Henry III - AZ

Alot to choose from. Thanks for your input. NJS1987 your interior looks a little shiny for my taste, but very clean.

My C2 has black full leather and supple leather, similar to your C4. I prefer the matte look over shiny, too, and Leathermaster LeatherVital delivers. I use it throughout the interior - on seats, door panels and dash - and it works great.

Incidentally, I switched away from Lexol conditioner because it was leaving white residue on my leather door panels. LeatherVital got rid of the white junk and has stayed dark, consistent and non-shiny for the past few months.

I can't vouch for Zaino, although it seems pretty popular here, but I think you'll really like the "Vital"!

DFC · 11-03-2009, 07:46 PM

Griots and Sonus.

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...g-leather.html

AndyK · 11-03-2009, 09:37 PM

My boss uses the Zaino Leather in a Bottle, and says he winds up sliding all over the place, as if he put Armor All on the seats. I wouldn't like that, although NJS's interior looks brand new and mint. How is the Griot's compared to the sticky Lexol finish?

buzztt · 11-03-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmFiniti

Leathermaster LeatherVital. Best conditioner I've used - by far. Used to use Lexol; have used many others, but LeatherVital is the king.

In terms of a cleaner... I haven't found a good one. Have tried a lot of the cleaners, too, including Leathermaster Strong Cleaner. None of them work very well.

I've become a huge fan of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for cleaning plastic and vinyl. The package says it works on leather shoes, so I wonder if you can use them on leather seats. Anyone have any experience with the Magic Eraser on leather?

magic eraser really shouldnt be used anywhere near the leather on your car, maybe as a one off if you have to but i wouldnt use it regularly

tgt40 · 11-03-2009, 10:14 PM

Lexol but I may try that Zaino

Marc Gelefsky · 11-03-2009, 11:13 PM

Leatherique is pretty good stuff, The leather soft and not shiny. Really seems to condition it well.

AndyK · 11-04-2009, 12:06 AM

I tried that Leatherique on my 944's seats. Left a sticky mess and didn't do much for me. I even left it sitting in the sun during a summer day. Maybe the leather was treated and too tough?

Marc Gelefsky · 11-04-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyK

I tried that Leatherique on my 944's seats. Left a sticky mess and didn't do much for me. I even left it sitting in the sun during a summer day. Maybe the leather was treated and too tough?

Really? stuff was amazing (and sticky)
You do the sticky stuff, than use the cleaner, Used it on my all my cars with great results.

AndyK · 11-04-2009, 12:15 AM

I wound up with so so results, not the major re-juvination that the website promises.

Marc Gelefsky · 11-04-2009, 12:18 AM

I probably had lower exportations being a the pessimist that I am

AndyK · 11-04-2009, 12:20 AM

Or, maybe you had nicer leather!

Mother · 11-04-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Or, maybe you had nicer leather!

I was ready to try that leatherq but now not so sure? Did you find something that worked? My leather it tough and rather hard not supple.

AndyK · 11-04-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother

I was ready to try that leatherq but now not so sure? Did you find something that worked? My leather it tough and rather hard not supple.

Maybe Leatherique would work for you. It's supposed to soften up hard leather.

ivangene · 11-04-2009, 01:14 AM

damn you guys are bored.......

2 pages in one day over what leather cleaner to use ?

OK - I used Zaino, its ok, smells a little wierd and worked well, not great. Griot's - not really anything, The Woolite in water as suggested is nice, leaves a clean fresh feel, soft and natural. I found it a little smooth and slippery (not greasy) but in about a day it really just feels clean and naural looking... not treated or shined up - yukk..... plus if you miss a spot or two you wont even notice.

The down side is the seats seem to collect dirt faster (cream color in the truck) not sure what that is, could be the dogs have muddy feet

For me, its cheap always on hand, easy to use and gives good results with no nasty after taste - WHAT, you dont taste test??

11-03-2009, 07:46 PM	#18
DFC Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,083	Griots and Sonus. http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...g-leather.html __________________ - Don 2000 996 Cabriolet

11-03-2009, 09:37 PM	#19
AndyK Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,049	My boss uses the Zaino Leather in a Bottle, and says he winds up sliding all over the place, as if he put Armor All on the seats. I wouldn't like that, although NJS's interior looks brand new and mint. How is the Griot's compared to the sticky Lexol finish? __________________ 2000 996 C2 - Arctic w/ Black full leather, 21k miles '89 944 S2 - SOLD '88 944 Special Edition - SOLD PCA NNJ

11-03-2009, 11:13 PM	#22
Marc Gelefsky Super Moderator Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 1998 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 8,707	Leatherique is pretty good stuff, The leather soft and not shiny. Really seems to condition it well. __________________ Marc Gelefsky 02 996 Coupe 6 Speed Aero 86 911 Carrera Targa - Guards Red 00 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon - Winter Beater, Dog & Kid Hauler 04 Audi Allroad 2.7T 6 Speed - Wife's Ride Gone - 88 951, 87 951, 86 944na, 85.5 944na x2, 01 Boxster S

11-04-2009, 12:06 AM	#23
AndyK Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,049	I tried that Leatherique on my 944's seats. Left a sticky mess and didn't do much for me. I even left it sitting in the sun during a summer day. Maybe the leather was treated and too tough? __________________ 2000 996 C2 - Arctic w/ Black full leather, 21k miles '89 944 S2 - SOLD '88 944 Special Edition - SOLD PCA NNJ

11-04-2009, 12:15 AM	#25
AndyK Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,049	I wound up with so so results, not the major re-juvination that the website promises. __________________ 2000 996 C2 - Arctic w/ Black full leather, 21k miles '89 944 S2 - SOLD '88 944 Special Edition - SOLD PCA NNJ

11-03-2009, 05:08 PM	#16
John Henry III - AZ User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phx / Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 222	Alot to choose from. Thanks for your input. NJS1987 your interior looks a little shiny for my taste, but very clean.

11-03-2009, 10:14 PM	#21
tgt40 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 262	Lexol but I may try that Zaino

11-04-2009, 12:18 AM	#26
Marc Gelefsky Super Moderator Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 1998 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 8,707	I probably had lower exportations being a the pessimist that I am __________________ Marc Gelefsky 02 996 Coupe 6 Speed Aero 86 911 Carrera Targa - Guards Red 00 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon - Winter Beater, Dog & Kid Hauler 04 Audi Allroad 2.7T 6 Speed - Wife's Ride Gone - 88 951, 87 951, 86 944na, 85.5 944na x2, 01 Boxster S

11-04-2009, 12:20 AM	#27
AndyK Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,049	Or, maybe you had nicer leather! __________________ 2000 996 C2 - Arctic w/ Black full leather, 21k miles '89 944 S2 - SOLD '88 944 Special Edition - SOLD PCA NNJ

11-04-2009, 01:14 AM	#30
ivangene Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington State - Near Seattle Posts: 4,378	damn you guys are bored....... 2 pages in one day over what leather cleaner to use ? OK - I used Zaino, its ok, smells a little wierd and worked well, not great. Griot's - not really anything, The Woolite in water as suggested is nice, leaves a clean fresh feel, soft and natural. I found it a little smooth and slippery (not greasy) but in about a day it really just feels clean and naural looking... not treated or shined up - yukk..... plus if you miss a spot or two you wont even notice. The down side is the seats seem to collect dirt faster (cream color in the truck) not sure what that is, could be the dogs have muddy feet For me, its cheap always on hand, easy to use and gives good results with no nasty after taste - WHAT, you dont taste test?? __________________ FOR SALE: 99' C2 Black/Savanna original mill w/ 113k miles - 6 Speed Eibach springs - 18' wheels - Aero front bumper - Clear sides, tails and headlights (amerectomy) - 997 shift assy - CF GT3 style fixed back seats - 15mm F & 7mm R spacers - 3.6 cans w/MKII "hack" Ed Mitchell (owner/operator)