Product Review:TriNova Leather Conditioner and Restorer with Water Repellent Formula
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Product Review:TriNova Leather Conditioner and Restorer with Water Repellent Formula
I bought and tried this stuff, no affiliation on my part, I just had a coupon! My car has low mileage but the leather is still 14 years old, so I figured it was time to put something on it to keep it looking nice. This stuff is a thick, clear liquid that you apply with a supplied applicator. It goes on quickly and easily, just wipe it on in circular motions like you were putting on wax. One thing I noticed immediately was that it made my charcoal leather a little darker. I didn't know at the time if it would stay that way or not. The instructions say to let it stay on for an hour, then wipe off the excess. I did so, being sure to get it in all the seams and gathers of my leather. I waited the prescribed hour (at least) then removed the excess with a dry clean cotton towel. The mild sheen it produced when I put it on did not disappear when the excess was removed. I found this a rather pleasant appearance. The color, however, stayed that slight bit darker. No problem for me but those with different color leathers may want to test it in a hidden spot first. There was no noticeable odor to the product.
Overall I was very pleased. The final appearance had a pleasant sheen without being wet or shiny looking. One thing that really pleased me was that it had no greasy residue after being wiped down. Others I have used made the leather greasy and would leave a fingerprint when you touched it. This did nothing like that. One thing it did do though was make the leather somewhat slipperier, which I found advantageous as I am a fat old man and it made it easier for me to get in and out and situated easily. I would give the product an "A".
I bought mine through Amazon at the following link:
It retails for about $16, which I think is kind of pricey but there is enough to do the car leather a dozen times (plus I had a coupon).
It claims water resistance ability. I cannot attest to this because I haven't spilled anything on it yet! Its ability to protect the leather remains to be seen. I do expect to have the car a while and if I think of it I'll report back on the long term efficacy.
Hope this helps anyone looking to take care of their leather!
Overall I was very pleased. The final appearance had a pleasant sheen without being wet or shiny looking. One thing that really pleased me was that it had no greasy residue after being wiped down. Others I have used made the leather greasy and would leave a fingerprint when you touched it. This did nothing like that. One thing it did do though was make the leather somewhat slipperier, which I found advantageous as I am a fat old man and it made it easier for me to get in and out and situated easily. I would give the product an "A".
I bought mine through Amazon at the following link:
It retails for about $16, which I think is kind of pricey but there is enough to do the car leather a dozen times (plus I had a coupon).
It claims water resistance ability. I cannot attest to this because I haven't spilled anything on it yet! Its ability to protect the leather remains to be seen. I do expect to have the car a while and if I think of it I'll report back on the long term efficacy.
Hope this helps anyone looking to take care of their leather!
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I've used Fiebing's golden mink oil on all my leather goods for decades, Australian Leather seal is great stuff as well. But leaves a eucalyptus smell for a while, can be a bit strong, but leaves a nice water proof shine, not for sliding though. Mink oil has no smell, and no polymers in either product, just real stuff from nature, not a lab.