Leather conditioner for matte, coated leather

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Patriot0290

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My brand new '05 Lexus SC 430's black leather seats and trim have a beautiful matte patina that I want to keep but yet condition. I've heard mention of 'coated leather.' That might be what I have, but I'm not sure. I read somewhere to treat coated leather like you do vinyl. I love 1Z's Cockpit Premium for the matte finish it leaves. Should I just use that on the leather as well?



What product would you recommend?
 
On my Lexus LS400 (beige), Escalade (light tan/brown) and Z28 (black) leather interiors I have been using Zaino Z10 for a conditioner that retains the natural appearance of the leather. I have had great luck with this product along with its companion leather cleaner Z9.



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The leather in the new Lexus vehicles actually isn't coated, at least it isn't on my car or my dad's 04 LS430 both with black leather.



I'm just like you I can't stand any gloss, I've used Lexol for a long time and have found that after buffing it leaves the leather looking brand new. Thats what I'd use.
 
I think "coated leather" refers to leather that has a clear vinyl topping. I sort of doubt that a Lexus has that sort of leather.



Have you tried Leatherique?



I've used Leatherique, Lexol, Hide Food, and Armorall on leather interiors. I didn't like the Armorall Leather Treatment because it took the dye off a steering wheel. Hide Food is lanolin and solvents. It leaves a waxy surface I don't like and smells bad. Lexol just seems to sit on top of the leather and did nothing to condition the leather.



Leatherique makes two products: rejeuvinating oil and pristine clean. You apply RO and let the car sit in the sun so it gets really hot. The RO absorbs into the leather and conditions it. You buff off the residue and clean with the Pristine Clean. I try to use the RO twice a year and the Pristine Clean every month or two.
 
I prefer z10 and z9 to the leatherique duo unless the leather is in bad shape, then I'd take leatherique. Z9 and Z10 will leave a nice mattish finish with great smell. Also, Zaino is good for coated leather but leatherique is not, in fact if you have coated leather, leatherique wants you to sand the coating off then

re-dye and use their condition then cleaner!
 
Steve530 said:
I think "coated leather" refers to leather that has a clear vinyl topping. I sort of doubt that a Lexus has that sort of leather.
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Actually older Lexuses did, my dad had a 98 LS400 that had coated leather. In 2001-2002 they switched over to royale leather (whatever that is) that is uncoated, thats what my car, my dad's 04 LS430 and this SC430 have.



I've never tried Leatherique but I'd like to. The leather on your BMW is hard to condition because the hide is so thick.
 
Steve530 said:
I think "coated leather" refers to leather that has a clear vinyl topping. I sort of doubt that a Lexus has that sort of leather.



Have you tried Leatherique?



I've used Leatherique, Lexol, Hide Food, and Armorall on leather interiors. I didn't like the Armorall Leather Treatment because it took the dye off a steering wheel. Hide Food is lanolin and solvents. It leaves a waxy surface I don't like and smells bad. Lexol just seems to sit on top of the leather and did nothing to condition the leather.



Leatherique makes two products: rejeuvinating oil and pristine clean. You apply RO and let the car sit in the sun so it gets really hot. The RO absorbs into the leather and conditions it. You buff off the residue and clean with the Pristine Clean. I try to use the RO twice a year and the Pristine Clean every month or two.
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Since the late â€Ëœ80s early â€Ëœ90s 80% of vehicle manufacturers have used covered leather for their interior upholstery. Its made from natural hides, but uniquely treated with a light pigmented urethane resin coating or a vinyl covering to make it more viable for automotive seating. It retains the softness of natural top-grain leather but resists fading in direct sunlight, leathers worst enemy



Mercedes-Benz (premium leather package) Aston Martin, Lamborghini are a few of the exceptions
 
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