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Old 02-27-2009, 05:46 AM
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According to this topic. Every major brand of leather cleaner is AWESOME. Lol

I use Lexol myself.
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='802959' date='Feb 27 2009, 09:46 AM
According to this topic. Every major brand of leather cleaner is AWESOME. Lol

I use Lexol myself.

I noticed that, too.. No two people recommended the same product (until you).

LOL
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Originally Posted by exx1976' post='802971' date='Feb 27 2009, 10:19 AM
I noticed that, too.. No two people recommended the same product (until you).

LOL
I'll third the Lexol...I've used it for years on my old Lexus and now use on my BMW...works very well.
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ill go check lexol out lol
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='803167' date='Feb 27 2009, 01:42 PM
ill go check lexol out lol
what I like about the lexol, it doesnt make the seats shiny. it just makes them softer. I dont want shiny seats, if i did I would have bought an 82 cadillac. i think the dull luster from the factory looks the best and shiny seats just make the car look old with a cheap leather conditioner build up on them
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Zaino (love the smell)...but thinking about trying Lexol based on a friend who raves about it.
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Originally Posted by gjohn' post='802425' date='Feb 26 2009, 01:31 PM
Swissvax Leather Care Kit together with Leather Glaze. Never used anything better.

Link: http://www.swissvax.co.uk/products/l...e-products.asp

i wonder if they export ELEPHANT LEATHER FAT to the states
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Regarding Elephant Leather Preserver it doesn't seem like that is available in the US.

http://www.swissvax.com/E/US/Produkte_Leder1.htm

What you need on newer leather:
1. Leather Cleaner
2. Leather Milk
3. Leather Glaze

I recommend this book.
http://www.swissvax.com/E/US/Handbuch.htm

You get a really soft and matte finish.
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Lexol, and if you have Harness and Tack store (Horse supplies) thye usually have it cheaper then car places.
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Lexol. There are some serious nuts at the rennlist site and many of them have done some serious product testing. Lexol works fantastic and doesn't make you slide all over your seat. Make sure you condition after you clean. Most of the color issues with leather appear because the leather is drying out. If you have heated seats you should use conditioner often (monthly can't hurt).


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