silvermate Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 i was wandering if anyone had any experience with lexol and or leatherique. and which product is the best for softening up the leather, or if anyone has a used a better product for softening the stiff leather of an older lex. please no listings on meguires,mothers,ect... or any other auto zone or walmart cleaner, i've tried them all and they don't work. thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_McNally Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Have you tried 1Z Leather Care? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbow1975 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Yeah I used Lexol. It works pretty well. I have gone over the leather twice, and it has helped a lot. I rubbed it in, let it sit for 5 mins, and then wiped off the excess. I have researched out Leatherique and it is supposed to be the best. I have talked to professional restorers that swear by it. I have an appt to have my interior completely restored with Leatherique and they ensure it will look new! I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbow1975 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 One more thing. Go on the web @ www.leatherique.com and it has lots of info and list of distributors. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Be sure to take some before and after pics for us ;) ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 The Leatherique and the Lexol are really two very different products. The Leatherique is for restoring the leather, the Lexol isn't at all powerful enough for that. The Lexol is more for maintaining properly cared for leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbow1975 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 blake918 - Yeah I will, thanks, u too! ;) Yeah I agree, The lexol is great for getting in shape, but Leatherique is best for total overhaul. Ill let you know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 what is this Leatherique. show me the link please. i might use it since my leather is really hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermate Posted January 23, 2004 Author Share Posted January 23, 2004 just go to www.leatherique.com and u can read about it. its a little pricey but i've talk to professionals that swear by it. they said its the best product to soften hard leather. from older models. i did some research and am still doing research on those types of products. b/c my leather is soo hard and brittle feeling. You hear a lot about lexol products but in extensive research i've found it doesn't do that much for softening the leather. But the leatherique is supposed to soak and penetrate deep into the leather, for a dramatic softer and more supple feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Leatherique is an excellent leather restoration product... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 :D :D You know, It's all kinda funny..... I read the thread, go to Leatherique.com Find a distributor and call... He's tells me to use LEXOL instead. Been using it for 40 years :D (I mean - I called to order Leatherique instead ) I just laugh - everybody certainly has an opinion!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 :D :D You know, It's all kinda funny..... I read the thread, go to Leatherique.com Find a distributor and call... He's tells me to use LEXOL instead. Been using it for 40 years :D (I mean - I called to order Leatherique instead ) I just laugh - everybody certainly has an opinion!!! Huh?? I'm having trouble understanding your post <_< ...The guys at Leatherique told you to use Lexol? Which did you like better? I hear that Leatherique is just like Lexol to the 10th power . I looked at Leatherique's website, and they many different products....do I order the Rejuvinator Oil(I just want to moisterize my hard leather)? Leatherique: 32oz. for $40...Lexol: 6.7oz for $5...in the end Leatherique is cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 blake, What I meant was; Got a phone # from the website for a independent distributer in St. Louis. I called them (a leather shop) and ask if they had any Leatherique Oil & Cleaner. He wanted to know what it was for - I told him my 99 LS 400. The guy told me just to use Lexol Instead Best product he's every used for over forty years. So, there ya go. I'm as dumbfounded as you are <_< He didn't like the Leatherique cause it gets Oil on your clothes.. <_< Does anyone have this bad experience with the OIL? HOw long does it take to dry? 99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 The leatherique shouldnt put oil on your clothes if you follow the directions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 99, I just read on leatherique's website: to get maximum absorbtion on your leather you need to thoroughly clean the leather before applying, and they even talk about using a very fine sand paper to wear down the coating on the leather just a bit. I'm guessing the guy you talked to didn't prep the leather right, so he got a lot of leatherique left on the seats. I find that Lexol leaves a little grease on the seats; of course, it dries quickly though. I wasn't too pleased with the results from Lexol, but seats are 10 years and old and hard as rock(I had the front seats partially reupholstered). I agree with Steve that Lexol is for maintaining leather that isn' t too hard/dried. I couldn't imagine you would already need leatherique on a 99 <_< . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Blake, You are correct about my LS - still in good shape. I'm just always wanting to keep things perfect :D I've got a bottle of Mequiares Leather conditioner I need to use up first. I apply it about every 3 months to keep seats soft.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOGWT Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 ~One mans opinion / observation~ Apply cleaning solution (Water /Woolite or Dreft 6:1 ratio or stronger) on to an applicator pad and apply to one area at a time (i.e. a seat back). Gently agitate the surface with a boar’s hair cleaning brush. This removes stubborn grime and will not harm the leather. Use a clean, damp Microfiber towel to rinse the leather. In addition to regular cleaning, leather requires replacement of natural oils. (The smell of leather comes from oils evaporating out of the hide.) If these oils are not replaced, the leather will dry out, deteriorate and crack. Once every month or two, use a leather conditioner to restore these natural oils and keep the leather soft and supple. Leather conditioners with rich combinations of natural oils like Autoglym Leather Care Cream, Zymol Treat or Groit’s Leather Care. Leatherique’ Rejuvenator Oil and Pristine Clean, or Griot’s Leather Rejuvenator are especially beneficial on neglected, abused or aged leathers that have developed "character lines". Apply conditioner to a damp applicator pad and wipe all leather surfaces in the vehicle. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the oils to penetrate and give a final wipe down with a clean towel. Don't be alarmed if there is conditioner on the wipe towel. The leather will only absorb as much conditioner as it needs. ~Hope this helps~ Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/ justadumbarchitect * so i question everything* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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