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Leather Cleaner Question
- Thread starter MELODY7
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imported_steveo3002
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would be nice to get proper advise from some not selling stuff...obviously they all claim thiers is great and others are no good
Most modern cars have "coated" leathers and are no longer truly "Tanned" (save for the high-end cars).
Zaino is fine to use; don't be afraid of it; as the surfaces still need to be cared for; however they act more like vinyl rather than leather now.
I've had fine luck using Kiwi Saddle Soap (for tougher cleanings) and Pooboy's Leather Stuff for general maintenance. I never really let me seats "dry out"; so conditioning really isn't a huge issue for me.
The Zaino products do smell quite nice and are known to work well.
If you want something that just has a UV protectant and light cleansers; Poorboy's Natural Look dressing may work well for you. It dries to the touch and leaves no greasy residue. You can also dilute it slightly; I've found that works better for me (just use water).
I've been using this on two Ford trucks that sit outside (year round) for the past 5 years; I get comments on how the seats look and feel new all the time. Ford uses notoriously cheap/thin leather that is dyed and likes to wrinkle and crack really easily on the outer panels. Mine look about as new as you could ask for and are soft/supple and have retained their color.
Zaino is fine to use; don't be afraid of it; as the surfaces still need to be cared for; however they act more like vinyl rather than leather now.
I've had fine luck using Kiwi Saddle Soap (for tougher cleanings) and Pooboy's Leather Stuff for general maintenance. I never really let me seats "dry out"; so conditioning really isn't a huge issue for me.
The Zaino products do smell quite nice and are known to work well.
If you want something that just has a UV protectant and light cleansers; Poorboy's Natural Look dressing may work well for you. It dries to the touch and leaves no greasy residue. You can also dilute it slightly; I've found that works better for me (just use water).
I've been using this on two Ford trucks that sit outside (year round) for the past 5 years; I get comments on how the seats look and feel new all the time. Ford uses notoriously cheap/thin leather that is dyed and likes to wrinkle and crack really easily on the outer panels. Mine look about as new as you could ask for and are soft/supple and have retained their color.
Well I wasn't setting out to disprove JudyB's helpful advice, I was just trying to find the products she mentioned and I came across this answer she posted on yahoo I am seeking a way to maintain my new leather lounge chair? - Yahoo! Answers
and then down at the bottom I noticed the link to what I can only guess is Judy's website and both of the products she mentioned, they sell. Take it for what it is worth. LTT Leather Care - Leather Repair Cleaning Products - Training Courses Articles - Protection and Care Plans By the way I am in no way connected to any of this.
and then down at the bottom I noticed the link to what I can only guess is Judy's website and both of the products she mentioned, they sell. Take it for what it is worth. LTT Leather Care - Leather Repair Cleaning Products - Training Courses Articles - Protection and Care Plans By the way I am in no way connected to any of this.