leather conditioner

[DMK/Happy]

Anyone know of a really good leather conditioner that works,shows results?

 

[mioba]

Gliptone all the way.
I use their cleaner and conditioner once a year.

I would recommend a clean also as its surprising how much dirt accumilates.

 

[alexanderfoti]

+1 on gliptone. Works really well

 

[Dean Fletcher]

I use autoglym leather balm on my fake leather (why you may ask) just because I like the smell.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Meguiars stuff is also good

 

[V6Matty]

Meguiars stuff is also good

I’m not a fan of the megs cleaner, I find it a little vinegar ish in its smell

 

[rorywquin]

Anyone know of a really good leather conditioner that works,shows results?

Are you sure it is leather? A lot of what looks like leather is not.

 

[RhodieBill]

I use autoglym leather balm on my REAL leather.....

And I know it's Real Leather because it says so.....

Here:

And it looks good to me for nearly 20 years old!!!

 

[jp williams]

I use autoglym leather balm on my REAL leather.....

And I know it's Real Leather because it says so.....

Here:

And it looks good to me for nearly 20 years old!!!

Is it not 6 years old ?

 

[DMK/Happy]

Gliptone all the way.
I use their cleaner and conditioner once a year.

I would recommend a clean also as its surprising how much dirt accumilates.

Gliptone it will be then.Info appreciated.

 

[DMK/Happy]

Are you sure it is leather? A lot of what looks like leather is not.

Ill check ! If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck,it is probably black leather.

 

[mioba]

Gliptone it will be then.Info appreciated.

If you also use the cleaner (which I recommend prior to the conditioner), get the seats wet,apply the cleaner, then use a soft nail brush to aggitate and get the dirt out.

Its a nice job for a Sunday and will take a few hours.

Clean, conditioned leather looks dull and not shiny, you will see later.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[DMK/Happy]

If you also use the cleaner (which I recommend prior to the conditioner), get the seats wet,apply the cleaner, then use a soft nail brush to aggitate and get the dirt out.

Its a nice job for a Sunday and will take a few hours.

Clean, conditioned leather looks dull and not shiny, you will see later.

Let us know how you get on.

I will! its worth the effort,neat is pleasing.

 

[rorywquin]

Ill check ! If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck,it is probably black leather.

Not true, the fake MB stuff smells and looks surprisingly realistic. The other thing is that many of them have protective coatings and leather conditioners are not going to do anything to help.

Use your VIN to check what you have.

 

[Bogus]

MB Tex, aka vinyl, aka fake leather. Or if you like, just plastic

 

[DMK/Happy]

I will! its worth the effort,neat is pleasing.

Application of conditioner completed,gave it two generous coatings,buffed off gently,no shine,leather looks more inriched,little softer too,feeling good now,may give it one more go next week perhaps.Long time since treated before if ever I would think. Thanks guys.Neat is pleasing.

 

[Oonnzo]

I’ve used leatherique for a few years now. Is a bit of work (you have to leave it to soak in - preferably for a day if not more) but it gives great results. The oil soaks into the leather and pushes out all the gunk.

Im currently doing my wife’s car and will do mine next.

 

[John Laidlaw]

I’ve used leatherique for a few years now. Is a bit of work (you have to leave it to soak in - preferably for a day if not more) but it gives great results. The oil soaks into the leather and pushes out all the gunk.

Im currently doing my wife’s car and will do mine next.

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Hope that soaks in!

 

[Oonnzo]

It’s mostly soaked in now. What’s left is a sticky gunk which you wash/wipe off.

It might not be common in the UK (I’ve never heard of Gliptone) but it’s pretty well regarded in oz and the US.

It’s also used in a lot of restoration projects. There are lots of before/after write ups on detailer forums.

 

[JBell]

+1 on gliptone. Works really well

+2, brilliant stuff