How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

[atikovi]

Thought I'd ask if there is a better way than how I do it now. I use Lexol and spray down a section and work it in with a Meguair's foam pad. If the leather suks it all up, I repeat until it won't absorb any more. The instructions say to then buff it off but I just leave it dry. Any better way to do it?

[Murr1525]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

I dont use that product, but I will apply with a terry or MF cloth usually, and then let sit for a few minutes, and come back to buff off excess.

[ocdetail]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

Best trick EVER. Use a hair dryer to heat the leather. You'll know it's ready to condition when it's taut...the wrinkles will shrink, wear on the driver(the most sat in) seat will go back to almost new. THEN apply the conditioner. As the leather cools down the pores close, sealing the conditioner into it...not just on top.

I'm a huge fan of Zymol for this because they have seperate cleaner and conditioner.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

Best trick EVER. Use a hair dryer to heat the leather. You'll know it's ready to condition when it's taut...the wrinkles will shrink, wear on the driver(the most sat in) seat will go back to almost new. THEN apply the conditioner. As the leather cools down the pores close, sealing the conditioner into it...not just on top.

Interesting process.

I'm a huge fan of Zymol for this because they have seperate cleaner and conditioner.

FYI - we have a separate cleaner and conditional as well

[rapport25]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

Best trick EVER. Use a hair dryer to heat the leather. You'll know it's ready to condition when it's taut...the wrinkles will shrink, wear on the driver(the most sat in) seat will go back to almost new. THEN apply the conditioner. As the leather cools down the pores close, sealing the conditioner into it...not just on top.

I'm a huge fan of Zymol for this because they have seperate cleaner and conditioner.

Great tip on leather

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

I always spray it on a foam pad. Those perforated seats are a nightmare to clean.

[ocdetail]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

FYI - we have a separate cleaner and conditional as well

[/QUOTE]

Thanks Mike, I'll pick up a bottle of step 2 this weekend and try it out. The one thing that gets me the most is 99% of leather conditioners on the market do not contour to all 3 of the applicable senses. Looks, feel but not smell. Every leather conditioner I have ever bought has had some citris/neat's foot/other misc pleasant smell incorporated into it. Chemical Guys makes a leather spray scent, but if I wanted a floor mat or carpet to smell like leather, I'd upholster my truck with my softball glove. I want my leather to smell like leather. If a company could incorporate all 3 of these qualities in a 2nd step conditioner, #1 they'd have my business by the gallon #2 I wouldn't be the only one buying it, I guessing.

Ford makes a F-150 edition called King Ranch. That is what leather should smell like. Anybody ever sat in one of these vehicles to back me up?

Whew, sorry for the rant everyone.

[atikovi]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

Don't know about the F150 but sit in any Jaguar to smell nice leather.

[music_man185]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

the only leather items i have in my truck is my steering wheel and shift knob. i bought some gold class leather wipes since my areas were so small. but it seems like most people dislike the wipes the most. some say it doesn't "penetrate" the leather enough. being that i only have a steering wheel and shift knob, should i stick with the wipes? or would another method be more effective?

[Murr1525]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

You can use them...

You'll see if you need a stronger cleaner.

[the_mighty_bucket]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

i own a merc with vented leather seats and use a foam cleaner/conditioner supplied by my dealer, which i belive is made by Sonax, some german brand. I spray the foam directly on the non vented area first, then evently spread the foam across the whole section (vented or not) , wait a few minutes and wipe it clean using a dry, thick cotton towel.

IMO, i prefer leather conditioner/cleaner NOT to smell like anything un-natural (eg. air spray, or some weird parfum).i like the smell of new, good quality leather, and that Sonax foam suits me well. Btw, My wife once brought some unbranded 'leather restoration oil', which smells like someone's divied ashtray..

talking about smells, anyone seen the new Maserati quattroporte GTS? A friend of mine got one, the thing smells like im sitting in some really expensive handbag . the italians sure understands the art of combining scents to make things smell expensive .lol

[Spec Auto Detailing]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

Interesting process.



FYI - we have a separate cleaner and conditional as well

I usually use Gold Class spray or Lexol, depending on the aplication, but I think I am going to give these a try.

[tcope1]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

I have used the Rich Leather Aloe products. I then switched to Lexol's brand. I then switched to Leather CPR and now I'm back to RLA cleaner and conditioner products. I still like LeatherCPU but I like the cleaning ability of RLA and that the conditioner is a separate product. Neither of them have a scent that I can smell. The conditioner is good in that it does not leave a white film like some other products.

I apply by hand and rub into the seat.

[TOGWT]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

I'm not sure a urathene covering (used in 95% of modern 'leather' upholstery) rquires a conditioner

[steve's detailing]

Re: How do YOU apply leather conditioner?

I have always rubbed in the lotion by hand and then wipe it with a microfiber towel.
works for mee!!