What type of products should I use on my black leather seats and dashboard? I don't want a greasy feel or look. I just want them to look like the day I drove it off the lot.

Thanks again

 

Try and talk with the Acura dealer. They have a set of car care kit that includes the interior leather and vinyl treatment. When I purchased the car, they threw in a couple of kits for me for free and I've been using it since. I know what you are talking about when you didn't want that cheap shiny leather look. I personally hate that too. The leather treatment in the kit works pretty well. It cleans and conditions the leather without leaving that shiny look, no smell either. Good luck.

axleback

 

I use Meguiar's Medallion for Leather. Awesome stuff, but hard to find. I used it on on my '93 for eight years and when I traded it in, I didn't have a single crack. They looked like new. You may have to order it directly from Meguiar's. Some people recommend Lexol.

On the dash I use Meguiar's Rubber & Vinyl conditioner. Does not leave that glossy look or greasy feel. Again, you may have to order directly from Meguiar's.

 

Ditto. I use Meguiars Leather Cleaner/Conditioner on the leather. You can clean and condition in one step. I also just started using Meguiars Rubber and Vinyl cleaner and it works well. Doesn't leave too much of a glossy look and it provides UV protection from the sun.

 

bug230,

I use Lexol -- sure, you have to purchase the cleaner and conditioner separately, but I like the results. It gives the interior a 'stately' smell -- old fashioned English leather softener smell. However, I've read in previous threads that our leather surfaces are 'clear-coated', thus the conditioner doesn't penetrate (?) Can anyone verify this? Or is this a figment of my imagination?

Anyway, to the less informed, I like what Lexol does for my interior. (And I have to drive over to the 'States and pick it up at Pep Boys, too!)

- derrick
'02 EBP TL Type-S
mods: OEM rear spoiler, PIAA 9006 Platinum fogs, 20% tints side/back
future mods: bodykit

 

I know what you all are talking about...a coworker rubbed his dirty a$$ knees on my passenger side door panel after a company softball game. I bought some Formula 2001 interior wipes to clean that spot and now it's all shiny. I don't like the look. I prefer the factory dull look.

I'll give that Meguiars a try.

 

Meguirs works wonders.
The only problem is, if you have pretty dark stains in the leather, the cleaner conditioner is not going to cut it for you. (very mild cleaning in the cleaner conditioner part). I use seperate cleaner for those problematic areas (leather cleaner from meguirs I think or lexor, I will have to check).
The Accord which I've been treating with it for last 2 years looks just wonderful.

 

You're right... our seats are clearcoated, so the conditioner is not going to do anything for you... get a good protectant and you're set

 

Some folks swear by 303 protectorant (http://www.303products.com/protectant.htm). It is specifically for rubber, vinyl, clear coated leather, etc and provides UV protection without leaving a shiny appearance.

 

303 baby!

 

Hell yeah. It's amazing stuff.

 

for 303, how long do you wait for wipe off?

 

I have yet to clean the interior (car is too new), but when I do I am going to the dealer and buying the protectorant there. I also have a 2000 Accord and use the protectorant that they sold and it is great. Keeps the leather soft and no gloss.

 

armor all (non glossy version) for the vinyl dash and sides.
eagle ottawa leather cleaner and then the leather conditioner
all at a bargain price at your local wal-mart