My Leatherique experience

[Ch96067]

Thanks to a great guy, I was able to get my hands on the LT 2x32oz system, which I managed to put on my 2 front seats yesterday.



I applied it following the LT site instructions, more or less to the letter, and let RO sit for 24h, before I applied PC.



In process...

... and finished article pics.

Up until now I used on my Connolly leather the Connolly system (cleaner+food). However, LT achieves a better (for me) result making the leather a lot more supple and (for lack of a better word) 'fresh' and moist.



Compared to Connolly, I also found LT easier to apply (both steps being liquid).



VFM Connolly is the winner as you get, easily, double the ammount of applications as from the LT system.



In terms of bringing the new leather smell back, I think none of them does that. LT perhaps edges closer to achieving it though.



Finally, looking at cleaning power, none of both systems' cleaners compares *for me* to a 10/1 or stronger APC mix.



It's a shame that LT is not easily found in GR and probably I need to start saving for it, so that some time in 2013 I am able to order it again.

 

[tom p.]

Looks very good. I don't think that's much of a comparison between Connolly and Leatherique. They are in different leagues.

 

[togwt]

What type of finish do you have on your leather?

 

[Accumulator]

Ch96067- Glad to hear the LT worked out OK, especially considering it was pretty old stuff.



That Connolly Hide Food can really go bad if you don't store it properly, guess the LT isn't as finicky.



I guess I'm not surprised that the PC doesn't clean as well as the APC mix, but I bet the former is more leather-friendly.

 

[Ch96067]

What type of finish do you have on your leather?

That's a very good question. I think it is not topcoated. That is why I thought I 'd give LT a try. I also asked Todd Cooperider if he has used LT on Connolly hides and he said it worked just fine.



Applying the 'trick' from here Blue Jean transfer and Leatherique – Detailed Image I see a small change in color and the feel of the leather is not plasticky but grainy. This is also what I see when I compare it to factory peugot leather on a friends car that looks a lot more plasticky and smooth.

 

[Ch96067]

Ch96067- Glad to hear the LT worked out OK, especially considering it was pretty old stuff.



That Connolly Hide Food can really go bad if you don't store it properly, guess the LT isn't as finicky.



I guess I'm not surprised that the PC doesn't clean as well as the APC mix, but I bet the former is more leather-friendly.

Both CHF and LT (both steps) 'split' during long term storage as you 've seen for yourself. The good news is that with a good shake CHF comes back and with a nice warm bath the LT system comes round as well.



I wouldn't use APC all the time but when I need to 'break ground' that is the way forward from my experience. I will be maintaining with PC in the mean time.