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93xj6
7/23/2007 10:33:58 AM
Just wondering what you guys think is the best product for cleaning and conditioning leather.
Right now i was just using turtle wax protectant and some leather conditioner for a couch. It worked decently, but I don't like the way the turtle wax made everything look greasy.
BuckMR2
7/23/2007 2:00:49 PM
Only use Meguires on my Cranberry leather.Cleaner and conditioner in one go so takes half the time with good results and quite cheap.
04XTYPE
7/25/2007 4:13:35 AM
do u know the name of the maguires product, they have a bunch of different ones, so just wanna make sure i get the rite one.
Cheers
BuckMR2
7/25/2007 8:47:14 AM
I think there is only 1 leather cleaner AND conditioner.The others are either cleaners OR conditioners (not both).This is the stuff I meant:-
04XTYPE
7/25/2007 3:15:23 PM
thanx buck
93xj6
7/25/2007 6:26:35 PM
Just bought and used the stuff Buck, seemed pretty good. It was kinda dark and my leather was already clean, so I couldn't really tell how well it actually cleaned, but I'm sure it conditioned good, it didn't smell bad, and it left no residue, so it's alot better than what I was using.
Thanks for the recomendation
michaelnv
7/26/2007 12:46:05 PM
If you just want to clean use Lexol Leather Cleaner.
Cleaning and conditioning I like Meguires or Lexol.
XJ40ish
9/19/2007 7:42:38 AM
One should avoid any so called cleaner conditioners, it is a two step process as with any detailing. First you need to clean the leather to remove all the built up dirt, then apply a conditioner to protect and moisturize the leather. This is especially important for cars with Conolly hides as most high end British cars are trimmed with. Conolly leather is not sealed as are US and other leathers and need to breathe. Clean with mild soap and water.... Then condition with Jaguar Hide Food available at your local Jaguar, Aston Martin, or Rolls Bentley Dealer. Highly recomended and it is wonderful stuff specificaly formulated for the conolly hides in your Jagaur. (I'm not sure about the spelling on Conolly though so don't quote me on that.

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Trust me on this one... 8 Years professional Rolls Royce Chauffeur.
ken@britishparts.com
9/19/2007 10:05:23 AM
JimC64
9/19/2007 3:45:38 PM
Nice one Ken
Jim
XJ40ish
9/20/2007 10:12:59 AM
Ahem, from the Dealer, it was less than I could find it on the web. Suprisingly I've found this to be true for a number of small items, such as the bumper washer covers, sun visor clips, etc. Don't be too hard on the dealer...
super_jag
1/31/2008 7:41:29 AM
I also started using Meguiars Gold Class Leather Cleaner and Conditioner... but i don't know I might by a seperate conditioner just in case.
TomXJ8VDP
2/7/2008 5:06:26 PM
I used the Meguiar's stuff too. And it seemed OK. Then I noticed that it does not have lanolin in it so I switched to the Armor All stuff which DOES have lanolin. I'm using these for now because I happen to have them on hand. I eventually want to get the Conolly stuff before the summer heat returns in, about April...
TomXJ8VDP
2/8/2008 5:24:51 PM
Update: As minor fate would have it, I ended up at the dealer for something a little silly but I decided to pick up a jar of Hide Food while I was there. I zipped home and proceeded to treat the leather. I first thought it a good idea to use Lexol cleaner to remove any remaining "other" products. I then used a healthy amount of Food on the hides. And I have to admit I'm glad I was out in the driveway vs. the closed garage, because that stuff is a little stinky. I can't say for certain yet whether I like the Hide Food better than the Armor All; as I think the Armor All has a nicer, slick finish-feel to it. I should know tomorrow after the car sits overnight what the final verdict will be.
Peace,
Tom
Dennis
2/8/2008 8:16:50 PM
TomXJ8VDP
2/9/2008 3:21:59 PM
Update Part II: Yup the Hide Food dried nicely and my seats feel great. I'm sold...GET SOME for your Jags, boys and girls
Tom
Dennis
2/11/2008 4:41:35 PM
Thanks, I'll have to look into it Tom..
Is there a specific one you used? (obviously, duh

)....I noticed several varieties when I google Hide Food..
TomXJ8VDP
2/11/2008 7:03:44 PM
Hmm, my jar simply says Hide Food with the Bentley marque on it. I had to go to the Bentley dealer across the street, Jaguar was sold out.
Dennis
2/11/2008 7:13:32 PM
Well if Bentley endorses it, it must be good stuff..Thanks
Was it this stuff here?
h20boy
2/11/2008 8:52:59 PM
dennis, kinda pricey, but I ordered a kit. My front seats have some dirt in some 'wrinkles' and my cleaner/conditioner just doesn't get that gunk out. Thanks for the tip...hope it smells good.
Dennis
2/12/2008 9:04:52 AM
Hey Matt..I was just kidding about the Jeep crack I made..Forgive me
Yeah, Leatherique is pricey, but works great though, you'll be amazed about how well it cleans and softens the leather..work the Rejuvinator oil in with your bare hands for best results (good for your skin too) then use a natural sea sponge to work the Pristine Cleaner conditioner in after the oil has had a chance to soak in overnight..Low odor, but smells like fresh leather when you're done...I love the stuff.
h20boy
2/12/2008 9:54:38 AM
natural sea sponge... can I pick that up at my local grocery store or do I have to go down to galveston to pick one up? lol
forgiven...you'll love my new avatar when I get the picture processed. it relates to the aforementioned Jeep
Dennis
2/12/2008 11:01:59 AM
Any hobby store/paint supply/Home Depot/Lowe's.. or grocery should have them..Check your wife's cosmetic drawers too.
h20boy
2/12/2008 12:35:21 PM
sorry, no wife, and I doubt the lab-mix has a drawer of knick-knacks somewhere.
Q on the quantity used...i ordered the 32 oz package, about 50% more in price for 100% of the basic kit volume, so will I ever run out of the stuff?
Dennis
2/12/2008 2:26:11 PM
About two years
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