Need advice on leather care for interior

[m3f_WytLytnyn]

I was wondering what you guys use on your leather for cleaning/moisturizing purposes?



I found some Connolly stuff that looks very "chic", but is probably no better than something 1/3 the price.



Please advise.:help:

[m3f_DesmoBob_e0fc43b145]

my auto instructor recommended "hide food" from the jaguar dealer, but i feel strange walking into the jag dealer, so i haven't tried it yet.



i've been using maguire's leather cleaner. it's just ok, nothing fabulous so i'm condisering switching. on another forum many people have recommended lexol.

:beer:

[m3f_BlkBimM3R_4c5ffa766f]

I like using Lexol Leather Cleaner and Conditioner.. I have also tried the Meguirs Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner... I'm going to stick w/ the Lexol

[m3f_EvanstonEddieM3]

The dealership I go to recommends using Lexol.

[m3f_CrazzyM3]

I remember purple saying that he uses saddle cleaner and it works really well.......might give that a shot

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

yeah.. saddle soap is an awesome cleaner/conditioner.. used it on my moms car (didn't trust it on mine until then..) 95 Benz S320.. she has grey leather and they were getting very black and there were cracks in it.. used the saddle soap on it.. took off ALL the black and helped condition some of the cracks.. much smoother, softer leather, and the seats were sparkling.. after that my mom forced me to detail the rest of the car because the soap was her idea.. damn... but ive tried all other cleaner/conditioner methods and they just don't seem to cut it.. the saddle soap isn't shiny after application.. drieds up and it gives that original leather look and smell.. just like it was new.. right now mine are all shiny and i think i want that factory look and smell.. but anyways.. to get back to the pt... the saddle soap is great.. give it a shot.. :thumbsup:

[m3f_WytLytnyn]

Thanks for the info guys! Going from a vinyl interior that I used to (literally) hose out on my old Jeep (beater) to a BMW luxury package has been somewhat of a change to say the least.



I talked with my boss who has an Audi (1.8T Quattro) who also recommended saddle soap. Is there a certain brand of saddle soap that you use?

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

i used Kelly's Saddle Soap and i believe i got it from Home Depot or Lowes.. i can't remember which one.. but its some great stuff..

[m3f_Roadrunner_00430f3330]

i use lexol. pretty good stuff.

[m3f_ESP_5b942e8837]

I use Leatherique... works great...



www.leatherique.com