What do you all use to condition/ moisturize your leather? Is there a product i can buy in a local store or would i be better off ordering something online? Thanks

 

I like Lexol. It should be available in auto parts stores.

Meguiars makes some good leather care products too that are widely available.

 

Leather CPR, Can get it at walmart etc

 

I use meguiars leather conditioner in the wife's EB explorer, it works great.

 

Thanks for the responses! is it best to put it on, wipe it off or put it on and let sink in? How long max should i let it sit on the seat for??

 

It's best to follow the directions on the bottle, whatever they are. Always clean thoroughly before conditioning.

 

Do not use Leather conditioner on the fake FX4 leather seat covers. The only real leather F150's have are in the King Ranch and possibly the Harley Davidson. The FX4 has the plasticized leather material. I use 303 on them. Read your manual, it tells you the same thing:

LEATHER SEATS
(IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW)
Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over the
leather.
For King Ranch SuperCrew leather seats, refer to separate
section in this chapter.
• For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For
more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water
solution. In Canada, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93). Dry the
area with a soft cloth.
• If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and
water solution, the leather may be cleaned using a commercially
available cleaning product designed for automotive interiors.
• Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based
leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing of
the clear, protective coating.
Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet
clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the
leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining.

Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grain
leather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care and
maintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort.
Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintain the appearance of the
leather. Failure to care for the leather can result in drying out and fading
of the material.
Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet
clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the
leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining.
Cleaning
For dirt, use a vacuum cleaner then use a clean, damp cloth or soft
brush.
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more
thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap. If the leather
cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution, the
leather may be cleaned using a commercially available cleaning product
“Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner” and a 3M “Type T” scrubbing pad.
• Clean spills as quickly as possible.
• Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous part of the
leather as cleaners may darken the leather. For more specific cleaning
information, contact the King Ranch Saddle Shop at 1–800–282–KING
• Do not spill coffee, ketchup, mustard, orange juice or oil-based
products on the leather as they may permanently stain the leather.
• Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl or plastics.
Scratches
Natural Markings - Because the leather in the seat comes from genuine
steer hides, there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings, such
as small scars. These markings give character to the seating covers and
should be considered as proof of a genuine leather product.
In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear
marks, apply conditioner on the affected area following the same
instructions as in the Conditioning section.
Conditioning
Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the King
Ranch Saddle Shop. Visit the Web site at www.krsaddleshop.com, or
telephone (in the United States) 1–800–282–KING (5464). If you are
unable to obtain King Ranch Leather Conditioner, use another premium
leather conditioner.
• Apply your first conditioning treatment within six months of taking
delivery of your vehicle. Condition twice yearly in order to replenish
lost oils and revitalize the aroma, suppleness and resilience of the
leather.
• Clean the surfaces using the steps outlined in the Cleaning section.
• Ensure the leather is dry then apply a nickel-sized amount of
conditioner to a clean, dry cloth
• Rub the conditioner into leather until it disappears. Allow the
conditioner to dry and repeat the process for the entire interior.

 

Because of the above, I use 303.


http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...protectant.cfm

 

I have a 2010 Lariat...should I not be using a leather cleaner/conditioner on my seats?

 

I don't believe your information is correct. If you have some documentation of this, feel free to post it.

As I understand there _are_ difference between the FX4 leather and King Ranch leather. FX4 has aniline leather (painted/dyed) and is only on certain parts of the seat (where the body touches it). As I understand it, the King Ranch seats are untreated.

This certainly _does not_ mean that the FX4 seats are fake leather. They are simply dyed or painted. This does change their feel but also allows for added protection. Again, it's still _real_ leather and should be treated as such (at least the butt and lower back areas which are leather.

I think you were using the info that the entire seat is not leather and that it's aniline leather and thinking this meant that it was "fake".

I've used Lexol, Leather CPR, and Megs Gold Class Rich Leather Aloe leather cleaner and the conditioner as well (two different products). I think they are all good products. The first two are available from local stores (Leather CPR can easily be found at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I was primarily using LeatherCPR but have switched back to the two Megs Gold Class RLA products. Mainly as it's important to clean the seats as well as condition them. I prefer two products to accomplish this.

I apply the condition with my fingers and work it into the warm leather. I let it sit for about 10 minutes and then wipe it off.

 

Not sure about the FX4 since I dont own one but Lariats DO HAVE leather on the part of the seat you sit on and the seat back where your back rest.
The sides and headrest are not leather but most products that are good for leather will not hurt vinyl...and some actually say they are ok for cleaning and conditioning either.

I use Leatherique

 

The FX4 is the same as the Lariat... leather were your body touches. Also aniline leather.

 

Yes it is real leather (on the seating surfaces), but it is plastic coated. The easist way to tell plastic coated leather is to put a drop of water on it, if it beads up it coated if not it is not coated. As in the earlier post that contains the excerpt from the Ford manual, you should treat plastic coated leather as you would vinyl hence the recommendation for Motorcraft vinyl cleaner. It further recommends not to use a oil or petroleum based leather conditioner. Some will say, leather is leather and you need to "feed" it.

This is what I base my reasoning on:

http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...ve-leather.cfm

 

Most quality automotive leather cleaning and conditioning products do not contain petroleum or mineral oil fillers of any type thus they can be used on vinyl and leather since many of todays vehicle seats are a combination of both.

 

Poorboys Leather Stuff. I love it and have clients that request it now.