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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Default What are you using to clean your leather?

I don't want that shiny look. I like the factory matte look.
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 05:55 PM
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meguiars
 
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 07:09 PM
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Connolly's own...
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 07:19 AM
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Leatherique...a little bit labor intensive, but amazing stuff
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 01:07 PM
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I just use whatever that's on sale - meguiars, eagle one, etc.
My non-VDP leather is hard and slippery no matter what I use. It's never going to be Lexus-soft.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 01:28 PM
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We use Connolly across the majority of the fleet, works wonders!

http://www.sngbarratt.com/PartSearch...partno=JLM9829
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 04:44 PM
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I have used the autoglym leather cleaner and balm, very happy with the results as I too prefer the Matt finish. At first, after applying the balm they look quite glossy but as the leather absorbs the balm In a couple of days they go back to Matt finish👍 Also softer and more comfortable than when I got the car...
 
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Old Oct 10, 2017 | 08:10 PM
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This is probably sacrilege, but I cleaned long term dirt off the seats using Tub of Towels sold at Walmart and Advance Auto. It was amazing what came off the seat surfaces. I applied Connely hide food afterward.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 06:05 AM
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I use Xymol Leather Cleaner to clean, then, because I had it in the cupboard, Autoglym Leather Balm. Xymol also do their own leather conditioner. However, I think my Autoglym stuff will last many years yet !
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 06:46 PM
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Baby wipes clean pretty well, don't smell to bad either.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 07:56 PM
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we use Mink oil, smells great and the more you rub it in the less it will shine.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 08:01 PM
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Magic eraser + leather conditioner.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 09:23 PM
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Mink oil after baby wipes.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 09:40 PM
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I use BMW leather Leather lotion. I comes with several sponges, and works well, with no slippery feel, and leaves the seat mate. I also use the BMW interior cleaner too. Cleans well and leaves it mate too, with no oily results.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 11:58 AM
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So my 07 Stype only has 21k on it and it getting it's 1st 'soiling' from use-tan hides so it shows the dirt. Connely's is best for cleaning as well as preserving?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 02:06 PM
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I have always used Connolly on all of my Jaguars. Both cleanser and hide food sold at Jaguar's parts counter, and over the web.
 
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