Leather care

[DOOM]

Just wondering what works best for keeping our seats looking "NEW"?
My car is garage kept and i have 10% tint to keep the :sunshine: out!
Right now my seats are in excellent shape! All i have been using since i had the car is MEGUIARS GOLD CLASS leather wipes.
Seems to work fine so far for me, just wondering if there is anything better out there?
What do you guys prefer?

[MM2004]

DOOM,...

Zaino Bro's.

Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-9&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=13)

Z-10 Leather in a Bottle (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=14)

Mike.

[burt ragio]

With the white stitching in the seats most leather conditioners would turn them yellow. I just use mild soap & water.

[DOOM]

With the white stitching in the seats most leather conditioners would turn them yellow. I just use mild soap & water.

Dont have a problem with my stitching turning yellow.
What soap do you use?
Wouldnt that dry out the leather? :confused:

[SC Cheesehead]

DOOM,...

Zaino Bro's.

Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-9&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=13)

Z-10 Leather in a Bottle (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=14)

Mike.

^^^Same here.^^^

[fastblackmerc]

Dont have a problem with my stitching turning yellow.
What soap do you use?
Wouldnt that dry out the leather? :confused:

Over time yes it will. You need a cleaner first then a conditioner.

[DOOM]

DOOM,...

Zaino Bro's.

Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-9&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=13)

Z-10 Leather in a Bottle (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=14)

Mike.

I have always liked the Zaino products.
Thanks mike i think i'll give these a try. :up:

[SC Cheesehead]

I have always liked the Zaino products.
Thanks mike i think i'll give these a try. :up:

What about me, I use 'em too. :cry:

[Todd]

DOOM,...

Zaino Bro's.

Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-9&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=13)

Z-10 Leather in a Bottle (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=14)

Mike.


:beer:

I use Griots Garage products on my cars for everything but the leather care. And for that, I also use Zaino. I love the stuff.

[DOOM]

What about me, I use 'em too. :cry:

Thanks for the info blockhead. :P

[BhamMarauder]

Zaino - good stuff.

[Glockafella]

MEGUIARS GOLD CLASS wipes and lotion stuff...I will put the lotion stuff on the seats thick as hell and leave it on overnight. then wipe it off with the wipes in the morning. My family gives me crap about my car seats being "greasy", but the leather eventually soaks in all up.

[breeze]

i use armour all

[fastblackmerc]

i use armour all

I wouldn't use Armour All on anything.... :down: :down:

[breeze]

^^^ time for new wipes.lol

[ImpalaSlayer]

i use nothing because light flint sucks lol.

[SC Cheesehead]

i use nothing because light flint sucks lol.

Can't argue with that. ;)

Are you getting wear on the embossed god's head on the seat back? Dye is weaing off on mine.

[Phrog_gunner]

I use the Lexol two step sprays. Clean first, then Condition. Available at any auto parts store and I think even the all mighty wally world.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Can't argue with that. ;)

Are you getting wear on the embossed god's head on the seat back? Dye is weaing off on mine.

yeah, sure am. my drivers seat is horrible. i wana get them custom coverd and delete the stupid fireman.

[breeze]

lol...stupid fireman.lol. ill take your seats n get u some CV seats.lol

[ImpalaSlayer]

lol...stupid fireman.lol. ill take your seats n get u some CV seats.lol


no thanks.

[LANDY]

i have heard, using the same thing that is used specifically for the King Ranch Ford trucks is the best alternative, i just dont remember what it is.
can anyone let me know?

[DJCV]

Lexol
It goes on easy and wipes away easy; not greasy; rich leather scent; long-lasting.

[musclemerc]

I ues Pledge furniture polish, nice low luster shine and a pretty good scent.

[DOOM]

yeah, sure am. my drivers seat is horrible.

Maybe its because you don't treat your seats! :lol:

[MM2004]

Maybe its because you don't treat your seats! :lol:

What ^^He^^ said!

Hey DOOM!? How do my light flints look?

:D

Mike.

[ImpalaSlayer]

What ^^He^^ said!

Hey DOOM!? How do my light flints look?

:D

Mike.


they wernt the best when i bought it.

[cougar9150]

Lexol is the stuff for the King Ranch just relabeled or rebottled for Ford. Only stuff I have used for years but wouldn't mind trying the Zaino's. I have always heard good things about their products.

[DOOM]

What ^^He^^ said!

Hey DOOM!? How do my light flints look?

:D

Mike.

:beatnik: :2thumbs:

[Mr. Man]

Doomie.... why don't you start springin for a motel room that way your seats will stay cleaner, longer;):D

[DOOM]

Doomie.... why don't you start springin for a motel room that way your seats will stay cleaner, longer;):D

NEVER in the marauder my friend. :nono:

[Drewstang]

It seems like I read somewhere our seats have a "clear coat" sealer and that nothing more than a damp rag would be needed to clean and condition them. I could be wrong.

[Rocknthehawk]

It seems like I read somewhere our seats have a "clear coat" sealer and that nothing more than a damp rag would be needed to clean and condition them. I could be wrong.

This was my understanding also...

a simple damp rag/soapy water will work best to clean the seats.

[BobC]

Maybe I'm old fashioned, but saddle soap always worked for me.

[joemama]

DOOM,...

Zaino Bro's.

Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-9&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=13)

Z-10 Leather in a Bottle (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=14)

Mike.
+1! Zaino leather in a bottle...awesome.

[DOOM]

Maybe I'm old fashioned, but saddle soap always worked for me.

Welcome to the geezer gang! :geezer:

:jk:

[Glockafella]

http://www.lansinoh.com/

[DOOM]

http://www.lansinoh.com/

Dude WTF!!! :eek:
Did you watch the video??? :baby:
I want cookies now! :rofl:

[Mr. Man]

http://www.lansinoh.com/

Dude you're warped:D

[Ozark Marauder]

I've used quite a lot of leather cleaning and conditioning products throughout the years, Lexol, Connolly Hide Food, Autoglym, Mequiar's

Been using this product for a while, works, easy to use, excellent results, comes in a cleaner and conditioner kit,with everything you need, or separately.

http://www.autogeek.net/four-star-leather-cleaner.html
http://www.autogeek.net/four-star-leather-conditioner.html

I see high regards for Zaino products, and having never used any of their products I think I will probably give them a try. Anything other than the Z-9, and the Z-10 required?

[Jeremy]

I was hanging out at the parts department of my local dealer one day and noticed they had a Ford leather cleaning/conditioning kit. They offered me a good deal on it because it was just collecting dust. I've been using that for roughly a year. The kit comes with a bottle of stuff and a sponge. Just dampen the sponge with water and add a bit of the conditioner, rub it on, then buff off with a towel.

If anyone's interested I'll try to dig up the box with the proper name/Ford part #.

[bawazir]

try Mother's leather cleaner and condi, There the best

[boatmangc]

Ditto on the Zaino's

[CooLManZilla]

It seems like I read somewhere our seats have a "clear coat" sealer and that nothing more than a damp rag would be needed to clean and condition them. I could be wrong.

In the owners manual it does say this.. I have used the lexol clean and then condition. Leather will still need something to prevent it from drying and cracking. does anyone remember when their seats didn't have all the crease lines? :coolman:

[joemama]

^^^Same here.^^^


Me too. Zaino all the way! :bows:

[Glockafella]

Dude WTF!!! :eek:
Did you watch the video??? :baby:
I want cookies now! :rofl:


Dude you're warped:D



Guys I know its funny, but that stuff is made from the oil extracted from sheeps wool, its expensive but is really great for leather and nipples ;)

[CRC]

Just my .02
http://www.leatherique.com/

[4play]

I use baby wipes then sprinkle some baby powder on them.

[BobC]

In the owners manual it does say this.. I have used the lexol clean and then condition. Leather will still need something to prevent it from drying and cracking. does anyone remember when their seats didn't have all the crease lines? :coolman:

That's called "patina". You don't get that overnight.:cool4:

[DOOM]

DOOM,...

Zaino Bro's.

Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-9&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=13)

Z-10 Leather in a Bottle (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=14)

Mike.

Hey mike i ordered a bottle of each last night. :beer:

[DOOM]

Just used the zaino.

THIS STUFF IS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!

:banana2: :banana2:

[CBT]

Just used the zaino.

THIS STUFF IS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!

:banana2: :banana2:

So the leather is softer now?
18541

[BizTerp]

i used Zaino's on my seats yesterday. Great stuff!

[4play]

I use baby oil and then sprinkle some baby powder on her.

[k_r_a_c_k_e_r]

Found some Zaino in a shop today, picked up both leather products..

[tallpaul]

My dad use to make leather belts and other things as a hobby and he always used saddle soap as the cleaner and Neet's foot oil for the conditioner. I have used the stuff and have been happy with the results. You can get it online or at tractor supply. Of course the leather on the seats is different from the leather he was using but it still works and looks good.

[JOHN SB04]

Armor all sucks,any leather cleaner and conditioner will do imo,spray on ,then i hand rub it in to cover area completely and let sit over nite and wipe off ....

[BUCKWHEAT]

I put the conditioner on about 6 times a year. The creases are inexcapable, so I boutht new seat covers while they are still available. By 150000 miles I will switch out new for old.