Best leather cleaner/conditioner - Leatherique?

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audiguy69

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Hi,



Just wondering what everyones thoughts were on the best leather cleaner/conditioner out there...



Any input on Leatherique?



Thanks!



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To clean leather, use a 3M delicate duty scuff pad (white one) and any decent cleaner. I mix my own using distilled water, 10% alcohol and 3% dishwashing liquid. If you start to bring color up while cleaning, then dilute the alcohol down.
 
Quality Leather said:
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To clean leather, use a 3M delicate duty scuff pad (white one) and any decent cleaner. I mix my own using distilled water, 10% alcohol and 3% dishwashing liquid. If you start to bring color up while cleaning, then dilute the alcohol down.
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Wouldn't alcohol dry leather?
 
It will flash before it does any damage. Since these are water based coatings applied to the leather, any cleaner put on the leather for a length of time like 5 minutes or so will start to destroy the finish. I spray the cleaner on scrub with pad and wipe off with clean rag. If the leather is still not clean, then I will clean the area again. If it is stubborn, then I wait for the leather to dry a little before doing any more cleaning.
 
Im using autoglym in my mini cooper and i seems to be working great. I think when choosing a leather cleaner and condioner you have to look at what your applying it to as diffrant leathers are made diffranly and then there is personal prefrance. I for one like how the autoglym makes my car smell and the just the overall results are great, im sure there is better stuff out there but this is what works for me and my car.
 
A local auto upholstery shop does a lot of high-quality custom work. They recommended Lexol to me, and it's done very well. After using it, I apply 303 protectant for sun protection. The Lexol contains tanning oils; for a little while it can smell like a hamburger joint from the oils drying, but the smell doesn't last.
 
I use both the Duragloss Leather Conditioner and the 1Z Leather Conditioner. The latter I find more pleasing, although it's a bit more expensive.
 
GST Autoleather supplies the leathers in my vehicles. They also provide a cleaner and a conditioner to Lexus for use on their vehicles. I think this pair of products is among the best performing leather cleaners and conditioners I've used and I have used most of the major brands. This product cleans well and the leather remains buttery soft after many years of use. It is available at your local Lexus dealership and it is surprisingly affordable.
 
I use woolite/distilled water at 10:1 to clean, conditon with 4 star, I have FK 108 and Opt Leather Protectant now to try as well.

Last week when I cleaned my 94 Mark VIII I used the steamer to clean the leather that was great it may be my new go to.
 
pologuy said:
Hi,



Just wondering what everyones thoughts were on the best leather cleaner/conditioner out there...



Any input on Leatherique?



Thanks!



:xyxthumbs
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I have tried most of the typical choices and then some. Connelly had to be the worst, Lexol works alright but nothing to rave about, Leather Master is a little more effective in my opinion and the best of the lot.



But nothing I have ever tried comes remotely close to the effectiveness of Leatherique's products, I bought a gallon of both the Pretine Clean and Rejuvinator Oil for my personal use (after using up my first quart of each). Also, I have used many of their dye products, they are also stellar.



No personal affiliation with any of these products.



Regards,



Rich
 
jfelbab said:
GST Autoleather supplies the leathers in my vehicles. They also provide a cleaner and a conditioner to Lexus for use on their vehicles. I think this pair of products is among the best performing leather cleaners and conditioners I've used and I have used most of the major brands. This product cleans well and the leather remains buttery soft after many years of use. It is available at your local Lexus dealership and it is surprisingly affordable.
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And if you do an MSDS search for this product, you'll find that it's made by Mothers.
 
Leatherique is an excellent product. Make sure you follow the instructions and leave it on for atleast an hour in the sun. If you can't leave the car, then atleast try to heat the inside of the car up with a halogen or other heating device with the seats covered in plastic.



The end product is amazing especially on higher end leathers.



If you just have a quick spot to clean up or don't have the time needed to properly use Leatherique then get yourself some Zaino leather products. The cleaner will get almost any stain out and the conditioner will leave the best smell behind.



Also, I bought it on a whim but I can't live without it now, is the sonic scrubber from Wallmart. It has a package of extra heads for it on the same rack. Cost you about 20 bucks but there is a soft brush head that will not damage the leather but will agitate almost any stain out with either of these two products.



There are a ton of products out there right now. But I guarantee that if you have both of these products, you will never be let down.
 
Quality Leather said:
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To clean leather, use a 3M delicate duty scuff pad (white one) and any decent cleaner. I mix my own using distilled water, 10% alcohol and 3% dishwashing liquid. If you start to bring color up while cleaning, then dilute the alcohol down.
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I normally use one of two methods. If just light cleaning is needed, I do the 10 to 1 woolite thing and rinse. If something stronger is needed, I go with a citrus cleaner and a scrub brush, usually follow with woolite and a rinse to make sure I get the residue. That works good, but worries me sometimes that it might be weakening the finish. I've got a living room set clean & condition job next week I might give your formula a try on. Anything else I should Know?
 
jayjacque said:
I normally use one of two methods. If just light cleaning is needed, I do the 10 to 1 woolite thing and rinse. If something stronger is needed, I go with a citrus cleaner and a scrub brush, usually follow with woolite and a rinse to make sure I get the residue. That works good, but worries me sometimes that it might be weakening the finish. I've got a living room set clean & condition job next week I might give your formula a try on. Anything else I should Know?
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Still for Quality Leather...



Is the white scrub pad you're referring to the Scotch-brite no. 98? And do you swear by it over a good medium to stiff brush?
 
I believe that is it. I see them at the grocery store and they are marked delicate duty. I usually just look for the white pad. I actually don't use 3m pads. I found some pads at a local janitorial supply house. I use the ones in this pic on this website http://williamssupplycompany.com/floormaintenance.htm. They are nice and thick. I cut them into like 2 inch squares. A box of five pads costs around $7 and lasts me a long time. I have found that these get into the grain better and lift out the dirt and grime better than anything else. Sometimes you will damage the finish on furniture, so it is best to test it.
 
Agree on the Leatherique. I had a Jaguar that had seats like cardboard. The hotter the better when it comes to heat. Follow instructions to the letter. It swelled the leather to a point where the cracks were almost invisible. Seats felt like glove leather (of course I was comparing them to cardboard).
 
RDAutosport said:
But nothing I have ever tried comes remotely close to the effectiveness of Leatherique's products, I bought a gallon of both the Pretine Clean and Rejuvinator Oil for my personal use (after using up my first quart of each). Also, I have used many of their dye products, they are also stellar.
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Amen, bro-tha ! You said it all. Leatherique is without peer.
 
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