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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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I dont care about my leather being shiney and 'pretty' but i would like to keep my leather healthy.

I just want to keep my seats nice and try to prevent them from cracking and just everyday ageing.....

Are there any products i can use on my leather seats to help protect them from everyday stuff?
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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How bout Obsessive Detail Leather Conditioning Spray!!! I always clean leather seats that are really dirty with a diluted all purpose cleaner. Then I use a leather conditioning/protectant. My Leather Spray has light cleaners,conditions, and protects. It also has a nice leather scent and doesn't leave a greasy residue.

If you are wanting something you can buy over the counter Megiuars has a good leather conditioner.
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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How bout Obsessive Detail Leather Conditioning Spray!!! I always clean leather seats that are really dirty with a diluted all purpose cleaner. Then I use a leather conditioning/protectant. My Leather Spray has light cleaners,conditions, and protects. It also has a nice leather scent and doesn't leave a greasy residue.

If you are wanting something you can buy over the counter Megiuars has a good leather conditioner.
Ah i wasnt even sure that their were such things for leather! I went into a few places today and they had nothing! Maybe i just need to look harder [&:]

Im pretty sure that my front two seats and my back seats are different material.... I guess the same stuff applies to it all?
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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yeah you can get that stuff at the auto parts store most of the time

but, if i was you i'd buy justin's all purpose cleaner, it can be used on leather as well as your dash and many other parts of your car


you said you had the brown interior right??

you got any pictures?
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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any meguirs product will help. and the armerall leather wipes are good for everyday maintnence
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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i use lexol...
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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I saw on one of those Hot Rod rebuilding shows that it's Ok to use Windex on leather, is that true?
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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I saw on one of those Hot Rod rebuilding shows that it's Ok to use Windex on leather, is that true?
I say no.

I used to detail the interior of my car with it, a tooth brush, and a good rag. Soon, the finish on the interior began coming off, and that was with just enough pressure to get the bristles into the little valleys and what not. Don't use it. Find something less corrosive. Keep in mind, and maybe this means nothing, but in my mind, after thinking it out right now,using a cleaner meant to loosen debris from a material strong enough to withstand acids, is just... bad juju. Find a cleaner with that purpose. That's my two cents on the issue.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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i use meguirs wipes and I am pretty pleased with the results.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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I used Armorall leather wipes which do a good job of cleaning but a month later is was just as dirty. Gonna need a good protectant as well I guess.





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