leather conditioning products

[RickOKC]

Heck yeah, I've been keeping an eye out for replacement seats during the full year I've had my VX and finally got 'em! I need to visit the "What have you done to your VX this week?" thread to add that and other items.

Thank you for all the information. I was happy to hear Meguiar's is still on your list - I've had such good results from their products. Always glad to hear first hand experiences about companies from people I trust!

[MSHardeman]

I don't know if all leather treatments call for this, but I have had good luck letting the seats heat up a bit (park in the sun or put a light shining on them) to help open the pores of the leather up. That way when you put your leather treatment on, the leather really soaks it up.

[VX KAT]

I don't know if all leather treatments call for this, but I have had good luck letting the seats heat up a bit (park in the sun or put a light shining on them) to help open the pores of the leather up. That way when you put your leather treatment on, the leather really soaks it up.

I'd never heard of that until yesterday when reading various leather care sites....it's recommended to do exactly that....let it sit in sun for 15 mins or use a hairdryer to heat up the leather. Zymol and Spinneybeck recommended it, but Connolly doesn't mention it. Couldn't find any reference from Mequiar's either.

• Warm the leather upholstery and trim using a household hair dryer or by leaving it exposed to the sun for 10 - 15 minutes.
  
• Apply zymol Treat evenly with a dry zymol terrycloth Applicator or Pre-Wax Applicator in small, even amounts, wiping in one direction only.
• Let it stand for 10 Minutes.
• Buff gently with a zymol Towel to a dry satin shine. Treat can be reapplied to severely worn leather upholstery and trim without fear of over-treatment.

http://www.leatherz.com/leathercare2.htm


AND, just for S&G ya gotta check out Zymol's site.........go through ALL 7 PAGES OF paint Products....OMG .....$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
http://www.zymol.com/paint-3.aspx

Keep a defibrillator close by......
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[Daly]

I was in the automotive industry for a short period of time. During that time a detailer would come by the dealership. He was an older gent extremely knowledgeable. Could make anything old look new.
Only thing he ever recommended to use on real lether interiors was mink oil.
I have been using it for years on british and german sports cars. The leather loves it, soaks it in. You do need to buff it or it will feel sticky, but it lasts and nothing works better.

[RickOKC]

I don't know if all leather treatments call for this, but I have had good luck letting the seats heat up a bit (park in the sun or put a light shining on them) to help open the pores of the leather up. That way when you put your leather treatment on, the leather really soaks it up.

Heat the seats... ah ha, maybe that explains it!

I'd moved the seats into the house so I could be cool and comfy as I spent lots of time time cleaning them (they were grimy.) The last thing I did was apply a conditioner my neighbor gave me, but the next morning the leather looked dry. Maybe it would work better now that the seats haven't seen anything cooler than 95 degrees. (I'm surprised they don't smell like hamburger cooking when I open the door after work! )

AND, just for S&G ya gotta check out Zymol's site.........go through ALL 7 PAGES OF paint Products....OMG .....$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
http://www.zymol.com/paint-3.aspx

Keep a defibrillator close by......

"CLEAR!" as they say on TV. (According to my sister the RN who works at a hospital in East Nowhere, OK, their surgeons calmly say, "Ok, ya'll stand back now. I'm gonna shock 'em now." )
Those prices remind me of stuff on the Zaino website.

I was in the automotive industry for a short period of time. During that time a detailer would come by the dealership. He was an older gent extremely knowledgeable. Could make anything old look new.
Only thing he ever recommended to use on real lether interiors was mink oil.
I have been using it for years on british and german sports cars. The leather loves it, soaks it in. You do need to buff it or it will feel sticky, but it lasts and nothing works better.

Thank you! I'll keep an eye out for that. The stuff my neighbor gave me is Eagle One and it has mink oil, lanolin & neatsfoot oil - but, to what percentages of each, I dunno.

[BeeVenom]

Have always used ZYMOL cleaner and conditioner on my cars/trucks and have loved it, but a buddy talked me into trying some of the ICE crap...and was it a HUGE disappointment. I did try it on a small area in my other car before i'd even consider trying it on 'BeeVenom'. NO WAY would i use it again! Probably need to stick with what I've used for over 20 years as I know the great results! ZYMOL all the way!

[VX KAT]

I noticed there's 2 different Zymol leather conditioners...
one (Z509) for around $9
the other(301) around $31.....both 8 oz., descriptions sound really similar
Only the second one is listed on their website.

Anybody know what the difference is? (besides color and shape of bottle ) ? Maybe the first is d/c'd and the 2nd is the successor??
http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-Leather-.../dp/B0002JN51K


http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-301-Leat...=pd_sbs_auto_5

[Etfren]

I used Meguair's Gold Class on the seats I sold to pnwdawg and took some before and after pics 'cause I had planned to make a thread but forgot. Here is what I got.

Side by side, passenger seat on the left hasn't been done, driver seat on the right has.



Passenger seat before:



Passenger seat after:



I used their gel stuff with a foam applicator pad, it is very easy to apply, then buff with a regular terry towel.

[VX KAT]

Looks great "after"....I guess most of these brands with the various oils work well....EXCEPT ICE!..terrible stuff!...which is synthetic anyway.

My PO must have had a big dog, and traveled with it a lot....cuz my pass seat has many whitish scratches all going front to back, driver's side has some too. Boy those gray/black ones on ebay look pretty darn nice.....must resist.....would end up probably around $600 after shipping both of them....


hmmm, never realized "Ironman Triathlon" was only embossed on the driver's seat....

[Etfren]

Yes, pnwdawg pointed that out since he wanted them specifiaclly because he is trying to turn his Ebony into an Ironman clone and was dissapointed to find that out. I wasn't aware of it and couldn't find any specific mention if they both were supposed to or not, but only the drivers side did on my set. Anyone else with an Ironman care to chime in?

[johnnyapollo]

In a pinch I use the Lexol products, but actually the best I've found (and I need to order more) is by Zaino Bros - "Z-10 Leather in a Bottle". It conditions and leaves your seats smelling like fresh leather the longest (it also hides and small cracks, etc). I know a lot of classic car enthusiasts and they all use Zaino Bros products (for interior and exterior).

Website: http://www.zainostore.com/

Leather Conditioner:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=15

-- John

[VX KAT]

In a pinch I use the Lexol products, but actually the best I've found (and I need to order more) is by Zaino Bros - "Z-10 Leather in a Bottle". It conditions and leaves your seats smelling like fresh leather the longest (it also hides and small cracks, etc). I know a lot of classic car enthusiasts and they all use Zaino Bros products (for interior and exterior).

Website: http://www.zainostore.com/

Leather Conditioner:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=15

-- John

Always heard great things about Zaino products....and that conditioner is 1/3 the price of the Zymol product for the same size. ... when does that EVER happen!
I'm hoping some of my dog claw scratches can be improved/hidden. Think it does it by "swelling" the leather with the oils, or just darkening the whitish color of them?