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Old 10-05-2008   #1
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Hello everyone. Good morning, good afternoon or good evening. For the first time in car ownership I have leather interior. I know that leather needs to be treated, but I don't know how or how often. I have had the car for three and half months now and I have yet to do anything to the seats. So, if anyone out there can give me any tips it would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 10-09-2008   #2
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I've used meguiar's leather cleaner/conditioner for leather in one of my past vehicles. It smells great and cleans really well. I've also heard saddle soap works wonders on helping the leather maintain it's flexibility and sheen.
Whatever you use make sure you condition the leather as part of your detailing routine to ensure its longevity. Otherwise it can dry and cracks will start to form.

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Old 10-09-2008   #3
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Thank you, Spinimbus.

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Old 10-10-2008   #4
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I've used meguiar's leather cleaner/conditioner for leather in one of my past vehicles. It smells great and cleans really well. I've also heard saddle soap works wonders on helping the leather maintain it's flexibility and sheen.
Whatever you use make sure you condition the leather as part of your detailing routine to ensure its longevity. Otherwise it can dry and cracks will start to form.
+1 on both. I'm a Lincoln & Cadillac guy (thus the username), so every car I have ever had has always had leather. Meguiar's is my first choice. Lexol is also good stuff, but it tends to leave the leather shinier than I like, but that is just my personal taste.

Do it several times a year at a minimum.

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Old 07-25-2010   #5
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I use the Lexol that you get at the horse tack shop,not the watered down stuff that you get at the auto parts places.And I apply it in the evening,so the next morning I don't get any residue or shine.It's been my secret for years,now I'm sharing it with you.

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