Whats the best leather conditioner to use?

 

Moved to General Care...

 

Lexol is good stuff but a tad on the pricey side, and you'll get a lot of Meguairs fans around here as well.

I'm a Lexol user, and have tried the Meguairs wipes to maintain but they end up leaving streaks. One wipe is good for one section. Takes 4 wips to get the front seats evenly coated. Too much effort for me. Spray Lexol on rag, wipe on. Ahhhh....

If you have King Ranch, some folks swear by the special KR conditioner Ford peddles...

 

Lexol is nice stuff and, for uncoated leathers, it stands as my favorite (although there are several that I'm anxious to try) but, for coated leathers like the seating surfaces found in a Lariat, my new favorite is Meguiar's Rich Aloe 2-step System.

The 2-step system is made up of a cleaner and a seperate conditioner.

I find that two steps are almost always better than one when it comes to leather care.

RP

 

So how does this differ from Lexol's cleaner/conditioner (what I use)besides the Aloe?

Also, for us common folk - what the heck is 'coated' leather and how should the care differ from 'uncoated'. Is it like a scotchguard or something?

I'm all

 

I can't tell you exactly how they differ as I'm no chemist but, after using both on the same application, the Meguiar's was a clear favorite.

Mind you, this was on a coated leather surface. Coated leather is basically the standard within the automotive industry with a few exceptions (like King Ranch leather). What that means is that they treat the hides and then generally coat them with a clearcoating product much in the same way that paint is clearcoated. This coating provides protection and durability.

RP

 

RockPick,
I have the Meg's leather cleaner/conditioner. While it seems to work fairly well, how do you stand the smell? Seriously, mine reeks of a foul medicinal smell that I absolutely can not stand.

My bottles are about 1yo. Are yours newer? And smell better?

 

The Rich Aloe Cleaner/Conditioner?

 

Yes.

 

I never noted a strong odor with this product. I mean, it's not 'fruity' or anything like that but, I didn't consider it offensive. *shrugs*

 

Hmmm... interesting. Now I really wanna know what would cause one to work better than the other on a treated surface. Once must be able to penetrate better than the other... strange! Any chemists in the house?!

So does the Meg's product leave the leather with a softer feel or what?

 

In my opinion, yes. It seems to feed the leather more so than the Lexol.

 

anyone have any long term opinions on the Zaino leather cleaner and Leather in a Bottle?
I have been using for a couple of years and really have not found anything that works better, although I must admit I have always kept everything pretty clean so it was pretty much maintenance. Never had to remove stubborn stains.

But CRIKEY!!! The Leather in a Bottle leaves the interior smelling like the seats were freshly skinned. Give it a try!

and I'm a smoker to boot

 

Wait a minute. Did he just say Crikey? LOL!

 

Rock I still have plenty of my Tanners left and I still think thats the best...Just did Mamas Exploder a week ago and it smells and feels great...to bad Wally World quit selling it