what leather conditioner do you guys recommend? im thinking about getting 50% tint to help prevent fading and premature cracks.

 

The 3G TL leather is known for premature wear. There are MANY leather conditioners/protectants available.

 

Try posting this in the Wash & Wax section. You'll get better responses. There are many threads on this subject already in existence.

 

im a huge fan of the leatherique system.

 

do you think the 50% tint will help out?

 

what do you guys think about lexol? also whats a good cleaner to compliment the conditioner?

 

regardless of tint, using your car will transfer sweat and body oils onto the leather. i've tried lexol and leatherique and i much prefer leatherique for returning the leather to a natural state.

 

I Lexol my interior maybe once every week, spend like 20 min doing it. I find it works well. The last owner didn't do anything at all, and the bottom of drivers seat was cracking. It hasn't got any worse so far, but maybe cuz I got a tint and cuz I clean it so often, but the Lexol seems to be doing its job.

I would highly recommend it, but you need to use the Lexol cleaner first, then follow up with the Lexol conditioner stuff to see best quality. Also gives it a nice shine/clean smell
(Cleaner is in an Orange Spray Bottle and conditioner is in Brown Spray Bottle) Test it out.

 

+1 on the Lexol. I have been using it regularly since I bought the car. More often on the drivers seat. It doesn't add a sheen to the leather(leaves the nice new matte finish), and makes it feel soft. Plus the smell doesn't overtake the "new car smell".

 

I just used the Leatherique system (from detailedimage) and it worked amazingly well. My parchment leather no longer looks yellowish, now it's the pale tan it's supposed to be and looks great. Even though it's covered leather it even made the seats much, much softer.

 

Using these very forums many members recommended POOR BOYS cleaner/conditioner. I bought a bottle from detailcity.com and have sworn by it ever since. It cleans and conditions your leather in one step. It also leaves behind a natural leather smell and no residue. Absolutely wonderful stuff! You wont be disappointed!

 

is leatherique available only online? is it both a cleaner and conditioner or they 2 seperate things? would my local advanced auto parts carry it

 

you can get it from us

Leatherique at Detailer's Domain

 

Leatherique usually won't be found locally. Prestine Clean is more of a cleaner but has light conditioners as well. On leather that isn't too neglected, you can get away with just the one step of Prestine Clean. We happen to have it on sale all month for a great discount, 25% off.

Rejuvenator Oil is the deep penetrating conditioner. This is designed for neglected leather and has to be followed up with Prestine Clean for maximum results.

Here's a good how-to on both the Rejuvenator Oil and Prestine Clean to ensure you get the best results out of your Leatherique process. If you have any other questions on Leatherique, do not hesitate to ask.

 

so which one should do you guys recommend - leatherique or zaino - i read there is a cleaner and conditioner they make that is good too..

also i read that 303 is a protectant that should be used on the dash to prevent cracking..

are these the products you guys recommend for these purposes?

 

how long would leatherique oil and cleaner last on a TL? is there a conditioner too or together do these act like a conditioner? how often do they need to be applied on leather?

what do you think about zaino leather products

 

303 is a decent product. You should read DetailedImage's guide on leatherique usage but in short, twice a year optimally, once is adequate.

 

i just ordered leatherique oil and cleaner as well as the 303 interior dash spray.. excited to try it out!

 

wanting to try this but its cold in Houston right now.... heard you have to bake the car in the sun for a bit before treating the leather

 

It really depends on how well you maintain your leather, I treat the Leatherique products on an as needed basis. Typically what I find is I end up using them twice a year on my large details in the spring and fall. Sometimes I don't need the Rejuvenator Oil, which is for the deeper conditioning and restoration. Keep in mind you have to follow up with the Prestine Clean on top of the Rejuvenator Oil for maximum results and to remove the Rejuvenator Oil properly from the leather. Prestine Clean is more like the all in one leather cleaner and conditioner that you can use alone.

Zaino leather care products are great for maintenance and used by many, but don't compare when it comes to restoring leather like the Leatherique can. They work well together when you maintain regularly with Zaino and save Leatherique for the deeper cleanings. There are other alternatives to maintenance products as well, for example, Poorboy's Leather Stuff is an excellent 1 step maintenance leather care product that cleans, lightly conditions and UV protects in 1 step.

Yep, ideally, if you let the leather heat up and create a sauna like effect, you will achieve better results when cleaning and conditioning your leather. You can also replicate this effect with a heat gun or hair dryer but you have to be careful you don't melt any part of your interior while doing so.

 

yea i dont wanna melt or burn anything in the car which will cost more to do than buy 2 bottles of application hahah