Pika817

I'm getting ready to start cleaning and conditioning the leather in my TL.

I was wondering if anybody could recommend a good leather cleaner and conditioner that leaves a matte finish (I hate that shiny/wet look).

I bought a bottle of Mother's, but I'm afraid to use it!

Also, does anybody know how I would apply 303 to the dashboard? Should I use some type of cleaner first then apply the 303? or just wipe it down? or just dust it first?

Sorry for all the noob questions - I'm new to all of this!

stogie1020

The SEARCH button is your friend, as this has been discussed many times before.

Having said that, many people like the look/protection of Lexol for their TL/TSX seats. There is a Lexol cleaner and a conditioner, so depending on the condition of the leather use one or both, applied to a damp MF cloth. Apply, let sit for a few minutes to absorb (the conditioner) and then wipe down with a dry MF cloth.

As for the 303, it is one of the best out there for dash, vinyl, pleather, etc...INCLUDING leather. I actually alternate between Lexol conditioner and 303 on the leather parts of the seat. Apply with a damp MF towel/applicator, then wipe down with a dry MF. 303 does NOT leave that shiny "armor-all"ish look either, just nice and clean and protected. Don't forget about the pleather at the base of the side windows!

micvog

If it is the Mother's Reflections Leather Care it leaves a matte finish. I use it on my TSX with Ebony leather.

exceldetail

The Mothers leather care is a fine product!

Pika817

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much, kind sir!

Pika817

Oh shoot - the bottle just says Mothers Leather Cleaner and Mother's Leather Conditioner!

exceldetail

You'll be fine with the Mothers, try it on a small area and see what its like!

Hawhyen51

For the dash, wipe dash with a moist mf towel and let dry. Use another moistened MF towel with 303 sprayed onto it and apply to the dash (don't spray 303 directly). Let dry and buff with a dry MF towel.

Pika817

Thanks for the tip! I'll get on it in a few days =)

Integraboy22

When you say wipe it down with a MOIST MF towel, what does that mean? What should you moisten your MF with?

yea yea I am a NOOB

TOGWT

Dashboard cleaning – 10:1 solution Woolite / distilled water. Ultra violet radiation (UVR) 303 Space Protecterant; Once the 303 dries wipe the excess off to reduce the gloss / reflectivity.

Leather seats- as above + leather conditioner every three months

This is like deja vu all over again( Yogi Berra)

exceldetail

Kyle, if your dash is clean, you just need to damp wipe it with a water dampened MF, then as Danny said, premoisten a MF with 303 and wipe. It may initially take a couple applications for the 303 to absorb/soak in.

5o9

I moisten the microfiber with distilled water maybe normal water works for you. Wring out the water, then apply a couple four sprays of the 303 to the moistened microfiber. Using 303 full strength on interior is no fun, and smells like an inflatable boat.

When the mf gets kind of dry, dip it, wring it, spray it.

JLTSX07

Hey Exceldetail, how often do you need to condition your dashboard to protect it from UV rays?