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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 11:34 PM
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Has anyone tried the Armor All Leather Protectant sheets that just came out? What type of products are people using on their leather? My past experiences with armor all spray on products were less thas satisfactory but I'm willing to give it another try. Thanks in advance for the info.
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Old Dec 8, 2001 | 07:18 AM
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i use turtle wax leather conditioning. dont know if its good though.
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Old Dec 8, 2001 | 08:39 AM
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I bought the three different wipes they brought out this year - to try them out.

they were the cleaner - the window one - and the regular armor all stuff in wipes.

If you mail me a stamp - you can have them all for free.



I should have known better - but it was only $15


I cant imagine their leather one is any better.

I use Zaino - and Lexol is very good also.
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Old Dec 8, 2001 | 09:41 AM
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I higly rate the Zymol "Treat" I've been using on my seats, it has tranformed my red seats from an almost dark pink colour when the car was delivered to a deep intense red colour... I've been treating them every 4 weeks and the leather feels better each time
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Old Dec 8, 2001 | 04:55 PM
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My wife has a horse, and -- like me and my car -- only uses the best stuff for the horse. The best care for her tack she's found is this German leather cleaner and protector .

You need very little of both. The cleaner comes with a sponge -- you dampen it with water and then put some of the cream cleaner on it and work it into the leather. (Don't wipe it off, just rub it in.) Then, work a very, very little bit of the protector into a cloth then work it into the leather. The protector is mostly beeswax, so you'll need to let it soak in a bit before you sit. (It doesn't end up slippery and helps to repel water.)

Hope this helps.
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Old Dec 8, 2001 | 04:59 PM
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My wife has a horse, and -- like me and my car -- only uses the best stuff for the horse. The best care for her tack she's found is this German leather cleaner and protector .

You need very little of both. The cleaner comes with a sponge -- you dampen it with water and then put some of the cream cleaner on it and work it into the leather. (Don't wipe it off, just rub it in.) Then, work a very, very little bit of the protector into a cloth then work it into the leather. The protector is mostly beeswax, so you'll need to let it soak in a bit before you sit. (It doesn't end up slippery and helps to repel water.)

Hope this helps.
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Old Dec 8, 2001 | 05:00 PM
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sorry for the double post -- 2nd has working links
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 09:25 PM
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i've used lexol for all my cars with leather and it works great. the cleaner and conditioner, makes the car smells great.
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 10:17 PM
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That for all the input. From Homer's comment, I think I'll try the other options.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 07:34 AM
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All of the exotic car companies recommend Lexol. You should put it on once a month after you wipe down the leather with a well-wrung wet terry cloth. Allow the Lexol to dry and buff off excess. In between the monthly treatments, just wipe down seats with well-wrung wet terry cloth. Vinylex (their plastic "Amourall") is excellent also. It smells great and leaves a rich shine with no residue. I worked for a big time auto collector and that was the routine. Never use leather cleaner unless absolutely necessary and go light with it. You'll never have a crack in your seats if followed above. Good luck
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