Best Leather Conditioner

addysdaddy said:
Not really. I somehow got a sample of the Adams leather cleaner recently but have been using the Pinnacle conditioner for several years. So I haven't been "looking" for another conditioner but have been on a quest for a quality leather cleaner. Must have 5-6 different leather cleaners in the cabinet, all worthless. Have u had any experience with the Adam's Conditioner and if so, what's your opinion?
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I haven't used a lot of leather conditioners, but Adam's is my favorite. Adams leather cleaner is easily the best I've used. However, I don't like to use it on interior panels, if I'm not following up with a protectant/conditioner.
 
Have you tried Poorboys Leather Stuff? It works well for conditioning. I've tried a few including Lexol, but to be honest I've been really happy with it. Works great with the red foam applicator, too.
 
for dirty leather I'll clean with lexol / steam / horsehair brush

to condition I prefer lexol, or chemical guys leather conditioner (claims to condition and add UV protection in 1 step)

my preference is for the lexol though
 
lots of choices for quality leather care out there. I have been very pleased with the 1Z Leather Conditioner. Our cars are only a few years old so the leather is in good shape and this seems to be a great maintenance product.
 
This is my first post and this probably won't go over well, but I've been using a Dove bar to condition the leather in my vehicles since 2007! But then again we're talking about the crappy leather in a Ford Escape! I think it works well and lasts.
 
siskii said:
This is my first post and this probably won't go over well, but I've been using a Dove bar to condition the leather in my vehicles since 2007! But then again we're talking about the crappy leather in a Ford Escape! I think it works well and lasts.
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Welcome to AutopiaForums!

A lot of products work, there is no doubt about it. You could wash your car with water (water is actually an effective solvent when it comes to dirt). The question is whether or not it is best way to do it.

In terms of using Dove, I am sure that it cleans the leather but is it the best possible way? What are the long term effects? Will it dry out the leather and prematurerly age it (which would be a concern because of your choice of "crappy leather" words).

I would look into products from Leatherique or Leather Masters.
 
Greg Nichols said:
What kind of leather are you trying to clean or "condition"? This will drive your decision as well as what the leather industry suggest.

Protected leathers I like LeatherMasters or leather doctor. I really like vital and protection cream.

Aniline leathers I seem to reach for Leatherique for "conditioning" and cleaning

Pristine clean is a great cleaner from leatherique.

Cheers,
GREG
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:exactly:
 
Rsurfer said:
Why do you need to condition coated leather? Clean yes, but condition?
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I equate it with "protection" in the same way you "condition" plastic surfaces with a protectant. I never experienced any softening effect, etc. Or, like how a wax can condition paint but the words are still used.

My theory is the word conditioner is used since that is a name people know rather than try to say "leather protectant" although some like Optimum use it.

Some of the FUD mentions oil based products when in fact virtually all automotive leather care are water based yet they can contain some oils.
 
Rsurfer said:
Why do you need to condition coated leather? Clean yes, but condition?
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Condition and protection are often terms that are used interchangeably when it comes to leather care. This is because the general populace, i.e. the majority of people who buy the products, view leather as a material that requires some level of conditioning.

However most leather conditioners are really leather protectants that have some conditioning ingredient in them. Coated or protected leather becomes more permeable. Small tears in the coating, stretching around the stitching, and abrasion expose some of the hide. The addition of conditioners in leather protectants is a welcome thing.
 
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