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: Cleaning and conditioning the "leather"


bballr4567
04-02-2009, 08:55 AM
What products do you guys use to clean the leather seats in the LTZ? I was thinking about getting the Lexol cleaner and conditioner but wasnt too sure. Just wanting a few opinions on the matter.

cavalier2000
04-02-2009, 09:09 AM
(as funny as this may sound) i always use shampoo on leather on a wet microfiber cloth. just make sure you get unscented (unless you like the smell of the fruity shampoo's)

GTPMALIBU
04-02-2009, 07:58 PM
mothers leather cleaner and conditioner FTW

Lee
04-02-2009, 09:07 PM
I have used Meguiar's products for several years, but now I'm back to using Lexol since I found a parts store that carries it. Years ago I used this on our motorcycle leathers and thought it worked great.

bballr4567
04-03-2009, 11:21 AM
I have used Meguiar's products for several years, but now I'm back to using Lexol since I found a parts store that carries it. Years ago I used this on our motorcycle leathers and thought it worked great.

Thats why I wanted to try it. Its in stores again and Ive heard literally nothing but good stuff from it.

Lee
04-03-2009, 12:35 PM
(as funny as this may sound) i always use shampoo on leather on a wet microfiber cloth.
Doesn't this remove the natural oil from the leather?

cavalier2000
04-03-2009, 02:11 PM
Doesn't this remove the natural oil from the leather?

Shit conditioner not shampoo

dmw2692004
04-03-2009, 07:33 PM
Grab some Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner from your local auto parts store, its quite possibly the best over the counter leather conditioner out there.

Macleod52
04-05-2009, 10:19 PM
I've used Zaino on all my other cars and love it. It gives it an almost new car scent. What's the lexol smell like? I've heard nothing but praise for that product, and if it gives a leather smell, then I may use it. I've also used Zymol's leather conditioner and I liked it as well.

bballr4567
05-09-2009, 03:43 PM
Well, just did it. It took about two hours but got it done. Lexol smells a little like mild mild coffee I guess. I dont know really, it was really hard to put a name to it. It does smell good.

It took off soooo much dirt it was unreal. The water was literally brown.


Only thing is, is there anything else we can put on the seats to give them that shine? I know the leather isnt the best (thanks GM) but there has to be something that will protect them in between cleanings.

Thinking about Meguires Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner Wipes, anybody try it?

Malibu Glow
05-10-2009, 09:56 AM
I've used the Mequire leather cleaner and conditioner as well as Blue Coral's leather cleaner and conditioner, both work pretty well. You don't really want shine on leather just that clean look is all you should be after.

bromley
05-13-2009, 09:39 AM
Yeah! Wipes work good, only thing is they leave a real high shine afterwards. Nervous whether they will transfer to my clothes, so stopped using. Product seems too seep in after a few days. But again, could be going into my shirt too!!!

Anyway hope this helps. They work, but they leave a greasy mess.

bballr4567
05-13-2009, 09:52 AM
A few days later the Lexol products are going great. The leather feels "softer" but its not all that different. I wish GM would of used a far better grade of leather instead of the vinyl on the outside of the seats.