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Old 10-14-2007, 09:14 PM
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i was wondering if there was such a product that can help me with this. i realy like the lether in my car but i hate that its tan. its so dirty. the other day i left a cup on my center armrest and it condensated and when i wiped up the water i noticed it was lighter/cleaner. because doing so for my entire interior might be really impratical, i was wondering if there was a cleaner that can do so.
 
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Old 10-14-2007, 11:37 PM
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I use blue magic from costco. Comes with a cleaner and conditioner. Works well for me.
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 12:41 AM
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Another good product that you can get at all parts stores is leather cleaner and conditioner by Turtle Wax...
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 07:42 AM
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Lexol, available almost everywhere......WalMart for instance.You'll need to nourish it once it's clean.

http://www.lexol.com/
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 11:58 AM
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From the website instructions, that Lexol looks like it works well. What do you mean when you say I have to nourish it when its clean?
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 01:38 PM
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Just cleaning isn't enough. It must be dressed after with a product specific to leather to keep it soft and flexible.
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 01:58 PM
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aka conditioner
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 10:42 PM
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Its better to take care of it now, then to have it crack later and have to buy new seats. Using a windshield heat reflector would help fading and craking on the front seats, and window tint would also help keep out the bad rays.
 
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Old 10-16-2007, 09:44 AM
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x2 on the windshield reflector ..... I use one every day!
 
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Old 10-16-2007, 09:47 AM
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you should condition every 6 mos.
 


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