Leatherique Too Strong?

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OMG35S

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I'm on the fence on whether to purchase Leatherique or Leather Masters.



I did some research and came up with a few negative threads about Leatherique.



According to these various threads Leatherique stripped the color of the leather seats. The theory behind this is that the vehicle's leather was previously "fixed" and Leatherique removed the "fixed" paint.



I recently purchased a 2 year old Infiniti and I'm currently looking to add a new leather system to my supplies.



My car is immaculate condition and besides the bottom side "bolsters" the leather is holding up pretty well. Car was previously garaged and was only used for weekends, etc.



As far as I can tell there has been no "touching-up" or fixing of the leather.



Based on these various threads and links I'm weary about how safe this product may be on my leather. If it's strong to lift up paint isn't it strong enough to remove part of the top coating of the leather? This product seems a little harsh for a rather new vehicle.



At first I was leaning towards Leatherique but it seems as though I may end up purchasing Leather Masters due to this particular reason.



I'd appreciate anyone's input, especially if you own a Nissan/Infiniti car and have used Leatherique.



What are the "long-term" results of this particular product? Due to these heavy chemicals will the leather gradually weaken?



Thank you for your time and convenience.



Adam



Links:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/128697-help-leatherique-disaster.html

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-in...eatherique-removed-some-my-leather-color.html

leatherique and damaged seats - E46Fanatics

Leatherique - A Tale of Woe (long) - BMW M3 (E46 M3) Message Board & Forum

Leatherique - Page 2 - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum
 
It depends on what type of leather. The best way to care for modern coated leather which is in most non premium cars is with a cleaner like LM and then to protect it (it being the coating) with the protector.



Some cars, atleast here Europe from Audi say still use unprotected leather in A8 line and some A6 models.



Work out what you have and purchase correct product.





From all of the threads, what i think is clear is that if you have coated leather, conditioners and oils wont help you. They can infact, cause dirt to be pulled to the seats and make them get dirtier quicker. With protected leather, dirt is what is breaks down the coating so its best to use a dedicated protector.
 
OMG35S said:
I recently purchased a 2 year old Infiniti and I'm currently looking to add a new leather system to my supplies.



My car is immaculate condition and besides the bottom side "bolsters" the leather is holding up pretty well. Car was previously garaged and was only used for weekends, etc.



As far as I can tell there has been no "touching-up" or fixing of the leather.
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Post some good pictures – it’s better than a thousand words!



We will help you to identify and prescribe the best system to produce close the original OEM standard.



It is the result that counts!



Roger Koh

Leather Doctor®
 
I've used leatherique on coated leather and I feel like it doesn't work well to condition the leather. The leatherique system did make the leather feel softer but I was hoping to get better results from something that cost so much. I've been searching high and low for a good way to condition coated leather. subscribed for advice.
 
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