What leather/dash conditioner do you use?
06-22-2002, 04:33 PM
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Re: What leather/dash conditioner do you use?
Originally posted by JRock
Looking for one that doesn't smell and doesn't get on pants. Does such a product exist?
Looking for one that doesn't smell and doesn't get on pants. Does such a product exist?
06-22-2002, 07:28 PM
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Zaino! I saw NSXNEXT leather close up and even felt it. EH.....so so. He claimed that the 303 was some awesome shit but i still believe Zaino is awesome. I used to use Lexol.
Aaron,
Yeah don't get the Zaino if you don't want a shine.
Aaron,
Yeah don't get the Zaino if you don't want a shine.
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06-22-2002, 08:20 PM
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Lexol for the leather once a month and Mothers preserve protectant (30 day UV protection for the dash)for the vinyl. You can use Mothers on the tires also, its not greasy at all but it does make the tires look brand new.
06-23-2002, 08:23 AM
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I'm with EricS....Meguiar's Medallion Premium Leather Cleaner. Smells good not like that Lexol smell and leaves them with a nice satin sheen instead of a shine.
06-23-2002, 10:27 AM
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JRock:
Unfortunately none of the leather conditioners will actually work. 303 is the only one that will be of any use on our leather...because it's finished leather...so those that are buying Meguiars, Zymol, Lexol, and Zaino...time to switch...those don't do jack for your seats.
Austin519
Unfortunately none of the leather conditioners will actually work. 303 is the only one that will be of any use on our leather...because it's finished leather...so those that are buying Meguiars, Zymol, Lexol, and Zaino...time to switch...those don't do jack for your seats.
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06-24-2002, 08:53 AM
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I'm also using 303 Protecterant on everything. Works nice. Not overly shiny.
I agree with Austin519 and NSXNEXT (other thread) - our leather is treated with a top coat that makes it impervious to conditioners. You're wasting your money if you think that any of that conditioner is being absorbed into the leather and actually doing something.
Just protect it with your protecterant of choice.
I agree with Austin519 and NSXNEXT (other thread) - our leather is treated with a top coat that makes it impervious to conditioners. You're wasting your money if you think that any of that conditioner is being absorbed into the leather and actually doing something.
Just protect it with your protecterant of choice.
06-24-2002, 08:54 AM
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Originally posted by Austin519
JRock:
Unfortunately none of the leather conditioners will actually work. 303 is the only one that will be of any use on our leather...because it's finished leather...so those that are buying Meguiars, Zymol, Lexol, and Zaino...time to switch...those don't do jack for your seats.
Austin519
JRock:
Unfortunately none of the leather conditioners will actually work. 303 is the only one that will be of any use on our leather...because it's finished leather...so those that are buying Meguiars, Zymol, Lexol, and Zaino...time to switch...those don't do jack for your seats.
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06-24-2002, 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by Zapata
Bah, clear coat my ass. That shit comes off the paint. What makes you think it doesn't come off on the seats??
Bah, clear coat my ass. That shit comes off the paint. What makes you think it doesn't come off on the seats??
(Dude, he said ass scratches. He He!)
This is in contrast to a couple leather couches that I have - run your hand over those and you can feel the fine roughness of natural leather. That needs a periodic conditioning.
Just keep your seats clean and protected. I have to also agree with rondog - I bought those Meguiar's Leather Wipes after I got my car and found that they left blotches of crap on the seats. 303 is much better.
06-24-2002, 10:32 AM
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Originally posted by Slimey
Maybe over time the coating comes off (depends on how abrasive your ass is!), but if I run my hand over the seats it is smooth and non leather like - obviously coated. My car is brand new, of course, so no abrasive ass scratches yet!
(Dude, he said ass scratches. He He!)
This is in contrast to a couple leather couches that I have - run your hand over those and you can feel the fine roughness of natural leather. That needs a periodic conditioning.
Just keep your seats clean and protected. I have to also agree with rondog - I bought those Meguiar's Leather Wipes after I got my car and found that they left blotches of crap on the seats. 303 is much better.
Maybe over time the coating comes off (depends on how abrasive your ass is!), but if I run my hand over the seats it is smooth and non leather like - obviously coated. My car is brand new, of course, so no abrasive ass scratches yet!
(Dude, he said ass scratches. He He!)
This is in contrast to a couple leather couches that I have - run your hand over those and you can feel the fine roughness of natural leather. That needs a periodic conditioning.
Just keep your seats clean and protected. I have to also agree with rondog - I bought those Meguiar's Leather Wipes after I got my car and found that they left blotches of crap on the seats. 303 is much better.
Our leather is not the leather used in the 330ci. However, I don't agree that the clear-coat they put on the seats is of any quality. Meguiars wipes might be crap but Zaino is a pretty good product. I'm just telling you from what I feel. Lexol didn't do shit. Zaino reacts differently.
06-24-2002, 11:40 AM
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If Lexol doesn't penetrate then how come I can visibly see less creases in the leather after I'm done applying it? Furthermore, after it has been a month or so since last Lexol application the creases come back.
06-24-2002, 12:02 PM
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For the leather, you MUST use ZAINO. Has the Perfect Leather Smell to it. Makes the car have that new leather smell.
Originally posted by Zapata
Zaino! I saw NSXNEXT leather close up and even felt it. EH.....so so. He claimed that the 303 was some awesome shit but i still believe Zaino is awesome. I used to use Lexol.
Aaron,
Yeah don't get the Zaino if you don't want a shine.
Zaino! I saw NSXNEXT leather close up and even felt it. EH.....so so. He claimed that the 303 was some awesome shit but i still believe Zaino is awesome. I used to use Lexol.
Aaron,
Yeah don't get the Zaino if you don't want a shine.
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i wont ever use any products on my dash or leather....i for one really like the look and feel and smell of the leather and the dash when it is brand new and not shiny or anything........and hey, if the shit cracks or rips, its under warrenty....then ill jsut have a brand new seat again, what could be better? leather care products?? no thank you...ill stick with my factory smell and no shiny, slippery stuff
06-24-2002, 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by jimcol711
i wont ever use any products on my dash or leather....i for one really like the look and feel and smell of the leather and the dash when it is brand new and not shiny or anything........and hey, if the shit cracks or rips, its under warrenty....then ill jsut have a brand new seat again, what could be better? leather care products?? no thank you...ill stick with my factory smell and no shiny, slippery stuff
i wont ever use any products on my dash or leather....i for one really like the look and feel and smell of the leather and the dash when it is brand new and not shiny or anything........and hey, if the shit cracks or rips, its under warrenty....then ill jsut have a brand new seat again, what could be better? leather care products?? no thank you...ill stick with my factory smell and no shiny, slippery stuff
Damn! Your shit must look really old by now then if you've never used anything on it!
Thats weird.
Zaino for my leather!!!
Formula 2001 for the dash.
06-24-2002, 10:43 PM
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NSXNEXT:
You're a good convincer
Zapata:
Because it's not coated on the top...it's similar to water proofing tennis shoes...it's a chemical that penetrates the leather. And the paint clear coat is a totally different chemical, process, everything.
. What you're feeling from Zaino is what is put on top of the seats...it doesn't soak in. Lexol does that too. Both feel good for awhile...but still do nothing to protect the coating and UV protect. So you'll temporarily get that great feeling but your seats will age just as fast as if you didn't use it. Don't be so stubborn when you don't even know the differences in clear coat 
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bone_stock:
As I said to Zapata...Lexol (which I used religiously previous to 303) makes a coating over the plastic. That's fine for show...hell I'll use Vinylex for show...much shinier than anything else out there...but it STILL doesn't protect the car. You see less visible creases because Lexol fills that up just like Zaino does to your cracks...but also like Zaino it's temporary and will wear off from your butt in say, a month or so, like you stated...and all the while it still doesn't protect the seats...it just coats them.
NJ_CLS_driver:
And doesn't protect anything work jack.
jimcol711:
Sounds like a plan...too bad factory doesn't cover normal wear and tear...aka having a billion creases in your seats later on while I have very few...
I've used quite a few products guys...Zaino, Lexol, Meguiars, 303, and other types...and so far 303 is the only one that's slowed my interior from aging under a hot Texas sun...but do what you will...I'm just glad I switched...or at least tried it.
Austin519
You're a good convincer
Zapata:
Because it's not coated on the top...it's similar to water proofing tennis shoes...it's a chemical that penetrates the leather. And the paint clear coat is a totally different chemical, process, everything.
. What you're feeling from Zaino is what is put on top of the seats...it doesn't soak in. Lexol does that too. Both feel good for awhile...but still do nothing to protect the coating and UV protect. So you'll temporarily get that great feeling but your seats will age just as fast as if you didn't use it. Don't be so stubborn when you don't even know the differences in clear coat .bone_stock:
As I said to Zapata...Lexol (which I used religiously previous to 303) makes a coating over the plastic. That's fine for show...hell I'll use Vinylex for show...much shinier than anything else out there...but it STILL doesn't protect the car. You see less visible creases because Lexol fills that up just like Zaino does to your cracks...but also like Zaino it's temporary and will wear off from your butt in say, a month or so, like you stated...and all the while it still doesn't protect the seats...it just coats them.
NJ_CLS_driver:
And doesn't protect anything work jack.
jimcol711:
Sounds like a plan...too bad factory doesn't cover normal wear and tear...aka having a billion creases in your seats later on while I have very few...
I've used quite a few products guys...Zaino, Lexol, Meguiars, 303, and other types...and so far 303 is the only one that's slowed my interior from aging under a hot Texas sun...but do what you will...I'm just glad I switched...or at least tried it.
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I called my dealer today........I told them I have 3 little cracks on my drivers side seat, and they said bring it in and they will order my he new seat covers and have them put on within 2 - 3 weeks
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Originally posted by Zapata
Our leather is not the leather used in the 330ci.
Our leather is not the leather used in the 330ci.
06-25-2002, 12:33 AM
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I've used Lexol cleaner a couple of times and really didn't any change. The only time I see a major clean change in my leather was this one time I cleaned it with degreaser. Then I conditioned it after with Meguiar's. This 303 sounds interesting but it's only a protectant right? I need a good cleaner.
06-25-2002, 01:04 AM
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Doom878:
Good cleaner - soap and water.
Unless you go offroading you shouldn't need anything else. 303 is a protectant/sealant which bonds with the leather.
Austin519
Good cleaner - soap and water.
Unless you go offroading you shouldn't need anything else. 303 is a protectant/sealant which bonds with the leather.
Austin519
06-25-2002, 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by Austin519
bone_stock:
As I said to Zapata...Lexol (which I used religiously previous to 303) makes a coating over the plastic. That's fine for show...hell I'll use Vinylex for show...much shinier than anything else out there...but it STILL doesn't protect the car. You see less visible creases because Lexol fills that up just like Zaino does to your cracks...but also like Zaino it's temporary and will wear off from your butt in say, a month or so, like you stated...and all the while it still doesn't protect the seats...it just coats them.
Austin519
bone_stock:
As I said to Zapata...Lexol (which I used religiously previous to 303) makes a coating over the plastic. That's fine for show...hell I'll use Vinylex for show...much shinier than anything else out there...but it STILL doesn't protect the car. You see less visible creases because Lexol fills that up just like Zaino does to your cracks...but also like Zaino it's temporary and will wear off from your butt in say, a month or so, like you stated...and all the while it still doesn't protect the seats...it just coats them.
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06-25-2002, 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by Dom418
I'm still stuck on Lexol..
I'm still stuck on Lexol..
06-25-2002, 08:50 AM
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Originally posted by bone_stock
If you're stuck on it you applied too much. Just buff it a little bit and you won't get stuck. Ok, Ok, bad joke!
If you're stuck on it you applied too much. Just buff it a little bit and you won't get stuck. Ok, Ok, bad joke!
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meguiar's leather conditioner blotches
i"ve also used that crap meguiar's leather conditioner and it left that blotchy crap all over my seats..... Does anyone know how to remove that? should i re-do the entire seat with meguiars so its basically one big blotch , or just screw meguiars and use something else (lexol, 303) and will that take care of the blotches? They are really annoying!!!
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06-25-2002, 02:11 PM
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Re: meguiar's leather conditioner blotches
Originally posted by pofi
i"ve also used that crap meguiar's leather conditioner and it left that blotchy crap all over my seats..... Does anyone know how to remove that? should i re-do the entire seat with meguiars so its basically one big blotch , or just screw meguiars and use something else (lexol, 303) and will that take care of the blotches? They are really annoying!!! :thumbsdn:
i"ve also used that crap meguiar's leather conditioner and it left that blotchy crap all over my seats..... Does anyone know how to remove that? should i re-do the entire seat with meguiars so its basically one big blotch , or just screw meguiars and use something else (lexol, 303) and will that take care of the blotches? They are really annoying!!!
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06-25-2002, 02:21 PM
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i"ve also used that crap meguiar's leather conditioner and it left that blotchy crap all over my seats..... Does anyone know how to remove that? should i re-do the entire seat with meguiars so its basically one big blotch , or just screw meguiars and use something else (lexol, 303) and will that take care of the blotches? They are really annoying!!!
06-25-2002, 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by EricS
You used them cheapo leather wipes didn't you
You used them cheapo leather wipes didn't you
:thumbsdn: :thumbsdn: How much do you think a 'jug' of the leather wipes will go for on eBay?
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Originally posted by Slimey
...and it seemed like a good purchase at the time!?!?! :thumbsdn: :thumbsdn:
How much do you think a 'jug' of the leather wipes will go for on eBay?
...and it seemed like a good purchase at the time!?!?!
:thumbsdn: :thumbsdn: How much do you think a 'jug' of the leather wipes will go for on eBay?
:angry: :thumbsdn: I saw those spots after it dried and was so mad....and they dont wipe off !!! I have the meguiars shampoo and detailer too....they are ok....dont put any poor ebayer through the same misery!!!