Lexol vs. Leatherique

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I've already started to notice slight creases forming on the driver's side seat, just from daily use. I recall my previous car's leather getting to the point where it looked horrible; I want to prevent this from happening this go-round.



So I've heard of two products recommended on other BMW forums, but figured I'd come to a detailing-specific forum and ask. Which is the preferred product? Will I be better off with one or the other or will either of them do me just fine?



Thanks.
 
I would say if you can afford it, go with the leatherique and then maybe supplement it with Lexol occasionally. I really don't think it is possible to prevent those creases. Leatherique is known for their dyes to match. I've also heard very good things about Zaino's Leather Conditioner (Z-10).



Might want to check this out.

http://www.properautocare.com/newsletter19.html
 
If Leatherique is a better product, I'm not too concerned w/ the cost. I mainly want to prevent/lessen the creases in the seats from daily use. Am I wrong in assuming that such products can help control this through proper cleaning and conditioning?



I was given a demo of the Zaino product and wasn't that impressed. Then again, I'm sure the product could have been demoed in better conditions.
 
I've never tried it, but I have heard people swear by Leatherique and have never read anything negative about it. Honestly, I have never owned a new car with new leather, so I can't honestly say if regular cleaning and conditioning is a proactive step to preventing the creases.
 
Leatherique is great stuff. Just make sure you use it according to directions, i.e., it needs to be allowed to "sink in" to the leather in a hot location. Needs to be somewhere around 100 degrees Farenheit - in the summer that just means rolling the windows up on the car. In the winter, it means either putting a space heater in the car to get it hot, or bringing the seats inside and leaving them in a room with a space heater.



Great stuff though.

Cory
 
So maybe Leatherique during the summer months when the temperature reaches a bit higher and Lexol during the not so hot months?



I think I'm going to give Leatherique a shot...
 
I have used the Leatherique and Lexol. Like stated earlier, use the Leatherique to recondition the seats and you will not be disappointed. Then use the Lexol or another leather conditioner for maintence. I reconditioned some seats on an old Mercedes because the customer was going to buy new ones. After using the Leatherique the customer changed his mind and kept the seats. They looked almost new.
 
I'm very positive about Leatherique too... It costs a fortune and it's a lot of work but so far it's the only product I've seen that really makes a difference (especially in suppleness!) and does exactly what it promises.



FWIW, the heat is really key for good results with their rejuvinator oil. I first tried the oil without using heat (from the sun is fine) and wasn't impressed. Then I let it sit in the sun and was blown away by the improvement..



- Rick
 
Quote: Lexol vs. Leatherique



~One mans opinion / observation~



Lexol-one of the differences between these products is that Lexol don’t use collagen, mineral oils and lanolin.



Leatherique-a good ladies face cream actually shares many ingredients with our Rejuvenator Oil, including collagen. The face creams work on a process that allows nutrients to seep down into the layers of the skin and help them hydrate (retain moisture) plump the new skin cells and restore elasticity. The oils, mineral oils and lanolin in the face creams actually do nothing but soften the dead surface skin cells so they may float away, exposing the vibrant new skin cells underneath. It is also free of any petroleum distillates



I recently detailed an Aston Martin DB3; the leather seats had been subjected to UV fading and felt like wood. I had read here and on other forums that Leatherique would restore ‘old neglected leather’



Suffice to say the leather surfaces now feel as soft as the Jags leather and I won’t use anything else.





~Hope this helps~





Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/



justadumbarchitect * so i question everything*
 
~One mans opinion / observation~



For routine maintenance of leather, a cleaning solution of Water /Woolite or Dreft 6:1 ratio or stronger (also doesn’t contain ant petroleum distillates)



~Hope this helps~





Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/



justadumbarchitect * so i question everything*
 
I only use the leatherique, since I've found all other products pretty much useless in comparison (mind you - haven't tried Lexol, we don't get it over here :/)



For routine cleaning I just use a few squirts of the Leatherique cleaner on a MF towel, works fine for me.



- Rick
 
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