Best leather conditioner/protector for the money??

abisson · 12-03-2009, 08:21 AM

For new leather, what is recommended? I know I don't have a M3 but lol... I will be getting Leather in my GTI. Should I buy something like Leatherique for new leather or what?

Thanks for the tips.

dawgdog · 12-05-2009, 04:02 PM

I've been happy over the years with Lexol but really haven't tried many other products.

CSanto · 12-07-2009, 10:06 AM

I've been using lexol, but my leather still looks dry for some reason

niqui · 12-07-2009, 03:14 PM

used leatherique, relatively happy, liked the texture, but the rub-off from my dark clothing on the fox red didnt fully come out....suprisingly, zymol got it out better i think../

TRZ06 · 12-07-2009, 05:45 PM

I use Zaino leather cleaner and then the conditioner. It works great and smells awesome, just like real leather

ocgasman · 12-07-2009, 09:35 PM

I've been using optimum protectant plus with good results. just got HD total and protect from high definition car care when they had a 40% off sale recently. haven't tried it yet, but looks promising from results shown on autopia. leatherique is too much work and takes too damn long.

AceHollywood · 12-27-2009, 03:56 PM

I'm using Leather Masters now - I've only been using it for a few months, but so far, I love it.

Johndoe · 01-02-2010, 12:07 AM

Autogeek are big on the Pinnacle Leather conditioner etc.....???

akina335 · 01-02-2010, 12:23 AM

I've always used Spinneybeck. Easy to use. You can get it from leatherz.com

oct1285 · 01-02-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

I've been using lexol, but my leather still looks dry for some reason

I just used the lexol cleaner and conditioner. After following the instructions, the seat I used it on feels dryer than the seat i didn't even touch. Am I doing it wrong?

URBAN LEGEND · 01-02-2010, 05:38 PM

Lexol for me.

kloh · 05-07-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

I've been using lexol, but my leather still looks dry for some reason

Agree. I used to use Lexol all the time on my G35 which had more durable but less soft leather...but I'm switching now. The cleaner leaves streaks and the conditioner doesn't seem to be keeping the dryness from coming back. It seems I need to condition almost weekly now, which is way too often IMO.

I just now noticed the labels on the two Lexol products also specify that it's not recommended for very soft leather and as you all know, the M3 leather is pretty soft.

I'd go with Leatherique but don't really have the time to spend the time so I'll probably try Leather Masters or Zaino.

powertrip · 05-07-2010, 06:12 PM

+1 for Zaino...works well and smells fantastic.

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

I use Zaino leather cleaner and then the conditioner. It works great and smells awesome, just like real leather

12-03-2009, 08:21 AM	#23
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CSanto Brigadier General 640 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	I've been using lexol, but my leather still looks dry for some reason
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	used leatherique, relatively happy, liked the texture, but the rub-off from my dark clothing on the fox red didnt fully come out....suprisingly, zymol got it out better i think../
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12-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#27
TRZ06 Lieutenant Colonel 629 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 16' M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I use Zaino leather cleaner and then the conditioner. It works great and smells awesome, just like real leather __________________ 18? Camaro 2SS 1LE 16' M3 MG Ext. /SO Int. (DCT, Ohlin R/T, 19" wheels) 15' Audi S4 13' Audi TTRS (APR stage 1, MSS springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' M3 Interlagos Blue: 6sp, Tech.
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12-07-2009, 09:35 PM	#28
ocgasman Private 3 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county iTrader: (0)	I've been using optimum protectant plus with good results. just got HD total and protect from high definition car care when they had a 40% off sale recently. haven't tried it yet, but looks promising from results shown on autopia. leatherique is too much work and takes too damn long. __________________ 2010 E90 Space Grey \| Fox Red \| DCT \| Tech \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| 19's \| Moonroof \| Premium Sound \| Ipod \| Sat \| Shades \| PDC 2007 X5 3.0 Titanium Silver-Black Nevada-Premium-Sport-Tech-CA-Rear Climate-3rd Row-Rear Entertainment-Running Boards (Wife's DD) 2000 RAV4-trips to home depot
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12-27-2009, 03:56 PM	#29
AceHollywood New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 07 328i/08 X5/09 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (1)	I'm using Leather Masters now - I've only been using it for a few months, but so far, I love it. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 www.suhrelaw.com
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01-02-2010, 12:07 AM	#30
Johndoe Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 09 M3 sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	anyone use Pinnacle Autogeek are big on the Pinnacle Leather conditioner etc.....???
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01-02-2010, 12:23 AM	#31
akina335 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 277 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	I've always used Spinneybeck. Easy to use. You can get it from leatherz.com __________________
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01-02-2010, 05:38 PM	#33
URBAN LEGEND Rocky 413 Rep 3,085 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	Lexol for me. __________________ 22 Audi RS E-Tron GT 21 Model S Plaid
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