Leather care

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:53 am

Anyone have a simple recommendation for leather care products ?

There are more than a few available with a large variation in cost. Not knowing the important ingredients to look for or what matters in application to get the best results is elusive using Google search.

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:24 pm

Leatherique seems to have the biggest following. But I haven't been particularly impressed. The problem is BMW leather has a lacquer finish which is not particularly penetrable, so most of the conditioner just sits on the surface and even what does penetrate leaves you with hard lacquer on the surface. I do think the thinner the better though, so I'd avoid the ones in a can.

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:59 am

Thank you.

I probably should have said for my wrinkled old butt, however without the lacquer finish I'll go with the thin stuff and hope.

JodyStevens · Post by **JodyStevens** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:25 am

It probably didn't work properly for you because you are supposed to sand the top tayer off(gently I might add). That way it can penetrate the leather and then the stuff hardens and re-seals the leather.

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:55 am

JodyStevens wrote:It probably didn't work properly for you because you are supposed to sand the top tayer off(gently I might add). That way it can penetrate the leather and then the stuff hardens and re-seals the leather.

I believe that's for a redye, not just conditioning.

Domingo · Post by **Domingo** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:57 pm

Try Mink Oil, buy it in Amazon

kwyjibo · Post by **kwyjibo** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:38 am

I used a leatherique kit for a set of seats that felt like cardboard. It had a "rejuvenator" oil that I applied, covered with garbage bags, and left for a couple of days to help it soak into the leather. Then came back with a second product that I don't remember the name. It worked well, but don't expect miracles.

For regular maintenance, I use Lexol or the Griot's leather stuff. I can't say that one works better than the other. But my wife uses both on her boots and she thinks the Lexol does a better job keeping the leather soft.

garyinwestoz · Post by **garyinwestoz** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 7:48 pm

Enjo have a leather conditioner, which I have used, has made old worn leather look like new again.

I've now used it on a Breur chair 1928 and
rear seats for my e12 (blue)

https://www.enjo.com.au/leather-wood-balm-240ml.html

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