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manu_b · 10-31-2013, 09:00 PM

I use lexol leather cleaner to clean my car's seats. I see them getting wrinkled slowly. Do you think if I use lexol conditioner and they cleaner i can avoid that. I don't like shiny finish. Any suggestions on how to preserve leather seats and keep them new looking.

mulletman · 10-31-2013, 09:30 PM

Lexol is for unfinished leather. Your leather is urethane coated and Lexol is not the best for cleaning. Do a search for better products. The wrinkling is a byproduct of use and no conditioner will stop the wrinkling. Some on this forum have said blue jeans accelerate the seat wear. Your "leather" interior is mostly vinyl.

POWERMAN · 11-01-2013, 10:13 AM

You've been using a cleaner but not following up with a conditioner all this time?

45thCamaro · 11-01-2013, 10:16 AM

I've been doing the same, just using the cleaner, no conditioner. Any other recommendations? I also have seat towels that I use to avoid any issues of the leather. I try to wear mesh shorts or sweats when driving.

manu_b · 11-01-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERMAN

You've been using a cleaner but not following up with a conditioner all this time?

Yep , only cleaner. I used conditioner once and it introduced a shine which I hated. So stopped using it. I would love to start using it, if shine can be prevented.

CamaroDreams07 · 11-01-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by manu_b

Yep , only cleaner. I used conditioner once and it introduced a shine which I hated. So stopped using it. I would love to start using it, if shine can be prevented.

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ihaveacamaro · 11-01-2013, 10:18 PM

wrinkling is natural over time

45thCamaro · 11-01-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

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I will have to look into that

steven2680 · 11-02-2013, 06:21 PM

I used mother on my seats and I love it

revived · 11-02-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Werkstat satin prot.

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Thanks for mentioning it too me, I did 5 cars with it my camaro came out best its all deep black now and feels more soft on the leather ect... and much less dust if any now after 2 days.

Thanks buddy!

SSTG · 11-02-2013, 09:20 PM

Check out Leather Masters products.

Rlandon87 · 11-03-2013, 07:58 AM

Using a cleaner on your seats and not first "pre-cleaning" is ruining your seats, using just a cleaner (harsh one at that) and not wiping it away is ruining your seats, finally- not conditioning isn't helping either.

What was said above is correct-- you're seats are covered with a protective coating that most likely won't get penetrated by any conditioners anyways. BUT! After a while that coating will wear off (or get stripped off by your cleaning method) and then conditioners do help.

Picture this-- when you wash your hair-- do you just put shampoo in your dry hair, rub it all in then leave it for 2 weeks without ever rinsing? Now picture how gunked up your hair is, not to mention the chemicals slowly breaking your hair and scalp down.... Then you do I all over again. Not a good look or feel.

How you should be cleaning your seats.
1) vacuum them with a soft brissle/brush attachment.
2) wipe down with a damp warm cloth
3) wipe with dry cloth
4) repeat 2/3
5) use whatever cleaner you would like (this step not necessary often unless you are rough on your car or deposit oils, dirt, and other contaminants frequently)
6) repeat 2/3
7) choose a conditioner and apply generously (I choose to put it in my hands and rub it in that way, more even and gets in deeper)
8) let sit for 30 mins or so and gently wipe with terry cloth.
9) enjoy

Do this once a month or more depending on your personal situation.

Zaino Z-10 makes a good conditioner but it smells like cheap plastic to me, some people think it smells amazing. It is probably the best IMO as far as softness of the seat and protective quality.

Meguiars gold class- smells AMAZING IMO, also good for softening protecting.

Lexol- Smell is ok, good for protection and softness.

tramtwo · 11-03-2013, 08:09 AM

These cars come with leather?

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CamaroDreams07 · 11-03-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by revived

Thanks for mentioning it too me, I did 5 cars with it my camaro came out best its all deep black now and feels more soft on the leather ect... and much less dust if any now after 2 days.

Thanks buddy!

No problem. Its so underutilized, especially around here.

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10-31-2013, 09:00 PM	#1
manu_b Drives: 2010 Camaro inferno orange 2LT RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 30 View My Garage	Leather cleaning and Maintenance I use lexol leather cleaner to clean my car's seats. I see them getting wrinkled slowly. Do you think if I use lexol conditioner and they cleaner i can avoid that. I don't like shiny finish. Any suggestions on how to preserve leather seats and keep them new looking.

11-01-2013, 10:18 PM	#7
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	wrinkling is natural over time __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

10-31-2013, 09:30 PM	#2
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	Lexol is for unfinished leather. Your leather is urethane coated and Lexol is not the best for cleaning. Do a search for better products. The wrinkling is a byproduct of use and no conditioner will stop the wrinkling. Some on this forum have said blue jeans accelerate the seat wear. Your "leather" interior is mostly vinyl.

11-01-2013, 10:13 AM	#3
POWERMAN Drives: '13 Charger Sxt+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	You've been using a cleaner but not following up with a conditioner all this time?

11-01-2013, 10:16 AM	#4
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I've been doing the same, just using the cleaner, no conditioner. Any other recommendations? I also have seat towels that I use to avoid any issues of the leather. I try to wear mesh shorts or sweats when driving.

11-02-2013, 06:21 PM	#9
steven2680 Drives: ss beast Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: elizabeth nj Posts: 259	I used mother on my seats and I love it

11-02-2013, 09:20 PM	#11
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	Check out Leather Masters products.

11-03-2013, 07:58 AM	#12
Rlandon87 Drives: 2013 SW LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 76	Using a cleaner on your seats and not first "pre-cleaning" is ruining your seats, using just a cleaner (harsh one at that) and not wiping it away is ruining your seats, finally- not conditioning isn't helping either. What was said above is correct-- you're seats are covered with a protective coating that most likely won't get penetrated by any conditioners anyways. BUT! After a while that coating will wear off (or get stripped off by your cleaning method) and then conditioners do help. Picture this-- when you wash your hair-- do you just put shampoo in your dry hair, rub it all in then leave it for 2 weeks without ever rinsing? Now picture how gunked up your hair is, not to mention the chemicals slowly breaking your hair and scalp down.... Then you do I all over again. Not a good look or feel. How you should be cleaning your seats. 1) vacuum them with a soft brissle/brush attachment. 2) wipe down with a damp warm cloth 3) wipe with dry cloth 4) repeat 2/3 5) use whatever cleaner you would like (this step not necessary often unless you are rough on your car or deposit oils, dirt, and other contaminants frequently) 6) repeat 2/3 7) choose a conditioner and apply generously (I choose to put it in my hands and rub it in that way, more even and gets in deeper) 8) let sit for 30 mins or so and gently wipe with terry cloth. 9) enjoy Do this once a month or more depending on your personal situation. Zaino Z-10 makes a good conditioner but it smells like cheap plastic to me, some people think it smells amazing. It is probably the best IMO as far as softness of the seat and protective quality. Meguiars gold class- smells AMAZING IMO, also good for softening protecting. Lexol- Smell is ok, good for protection and softness.

11-03-2013, 08:09 AM	#13
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	These cars come with leather? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk