what to use on leather interior [Archive] - LS1 Performance Information

pogue

03-26-2006, 12:52 PM

Depends on how much time you want to spend on cleaning them. Now they have dual cleaning/conditioning leather cleaners (sort of like Pert Plus for your hair) made by Turtle Wax and Armor All, which is what I usually use. However, you can use a cleaner and then follow it up with a conditioner - many companies make this, Lexall, Maguires, etc. They're all pretty good.

wicked illusions

03-27-2006, 08:47 PM

I like black magic leather care. It shine and protects really good.

SailorZ28

03-28-2006, 04:22 PM

pogue

03-29-2006, 09:03 PM

So would a nice leather cleaner do much? My seats are in good shape, no tears or anything, but they have that nice cheap leather wrinkle thing going on. If I was to buy a good leather cleaner/conditoner would it get rid of the wrinkles, really make everything appear smooth again? :dunno:

The best reason to clean and condition your seats is to keep them from cracking and tearing from weather and that kind of thing. I don't think it would help wrinkles though (how do you get wrinkles in leather?)

rug

04-19-2006, 07:34 PM

What do you guys like the best on your leather seats ?
I like Mequiars Gold Class Cleaner+Conditioner on my black leather seats.

32of32

04-22-2006, 04:10 PM

The best I have ever used - and now the only thing I use is Zaino's Leather In A Bottle. It actually smells like leather too!

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino

Ed Blown Vert

04-22-2006, 04:45 PM

superman4evr

04-23-2006, 01:04 PM

The only way to clean leather, in my opinion, that works great is,
saddlesoap. I have never seen anything work better.
Well worth the time!!

Wayah-bird

04-23-2006, 07:07 PM

Meguiar's here. Keeps the seats like new.

Demon_Speeding

04-23-2006, 08:23 PM

The only way to clean leather, in my opinion, that works great is,
saddlesoap. I have never seen anything work better.
Well worth the time!!

Hells yeah :yup:

I use saddle soap on mine. Followed with a nice coat of mink oil. You can really tell the difference between those and the Meguiar's, Mothers, Armor All products. I've never tried the Zaino, I imagine it's probably pretty good considering the quality of their other products.

Chaos

04-24-2006, 12:10 AM

I just use (and have been for a long time) Armor all leather wipes, it's quick and easy and I really hate the "greasy" super wet look with some products...I like how it makes it look clean and shiny but not "wet"...like you just wiped baby oil all over your interior yuck!

BigFrog

04-24-2006, 02:12 AM

What do you guys like the best on your leather seats ?

A fine young specimen of the opposite sex, of course. :Ohno:

Waynestep

04-24-2006, 06:25 AM

:werd:

low_dreams

04-26-2006, 11:15 AM

A fine young specimen of the opposite sex, of course. :Ohno:

Oh yeah! :yup:

I see Zaino bros was mentioned, I haven't used anything on my interior from them but they do have excellent products I don't think they'd sell it if it wasn't Class A stuff!

I haven't tried saddlesoap either but have heard nothing but good from people who use it-

'I' have used very few products on my vinyl, because from the moment I came across Malco's "leather" conditioner, I've been hooked! Lol that leather in the bottle remark above also holds true with Maalco!! It's like they turned the skin into a liquid and smells SUPER sexy; nothing but compliments from the females! Unlike an air freshner just a rich smell that keeps factory leather (vinyl) soft! :thumbup:

PDQZ06

04-27-2006, 05:51 PM

:yup: Thats what I use

same here, leather in a bottle

chris2000ss

05-15-2006, 04:43 PM

another vote for zaino leather in a bottle (z10)= good stuff !!

SuperSport

05-17-2006, 11:11 AM

What do you guys like the best on your leather seats ?

Naked Chics. Correction.... HOT lookin' naked chics.

ok, someone already stole my post idea. So my other answer is Lexol leather cleaner to clean them, Aerospace 303 protectant to protect them. Z10 is also a good choice. Smells Great!

viper99ta

05-18-2006, 03:57 PM

Zaino

Wesman

05-18-2006, 08:41 PM

http://2modified.com/images/res/G7214_GCLEATHERCC_150_150.gif

Good stuff :)

Y2KPewterSS

11-04-2006, 06:05 PM

Z9 and Z10, love the results and smell. :yup:

GottaHaveLS1

11-07-2006, 01:43 PM

I would be more inclined to take care of my seats if they actually had quality leather...:cuss:

Nasty TA

11-08-2006, 07:51 AM

I use meguires to clean the seats, but to keep them form getting hard i use pledge. I know iit sounds wierd but my interior shop told me to use it and it works great. Had my interior done for years and still looks brand new no wrinkles or cracks. I sue the orange sented because the lemon is to overwelming. The orange gives the car a nice smell.

trans-am nut

01-22-2007, 06:52 AM

http://2modified.com/images/res/G7214_GCLEATHERCC_150_150.gif

Good stuff :)

Same here but I use the spray bottle, let it set for a while and whipe off.

{FzS}BlacKMagicK

01-31-2007, 11:47 AM

Just bought Pinnacle leather cleaner and leather conditioner (seperate bottles) I'll let you know how it is. Buyer beware, the conditioner is 30 bucks, not on sale, but most pro detailers swear by it and they say the smell is unbeatable.

SiggyZ

01-31-2007, 01:03 PM

Zaino Leather in a Bottle and Leather Cleaner here.

Ratdaddy07

01-31-2007, 01:11 PM

I use the Meguiars as well and my seats are like new, but I never thought of saddle soap and mink oil, that makes perfect sense, I'm gonna try that.

doberman 152

01-31-2007, 01:32 PM

Leather is the best so black/magic makes me happy :leghump:

{FzS}BlacKMagicK

02-04-2007, 12:35 AM

I use the Meguiars as well and my seats are like new, but I never thought of saddle soap and mink oil, that makes perfect sense, I'm gonna try that.

Before you do you better read up about it, do a google search, you'll find sites out there that don't even sell a leather cleaning product, just leather itself, and they will tell you why you should NEVER use either saddle soap or mink oil on leather. It's not near as good as you would think.

To clean your better off using Woolite 10:1 with water, if you have light colored leather you won't believe the crud it will take off that other cleaners can't begin to and it's completely safe, no "down the road" harmful effects. To oil, go with Leatherique.

00vertss

02-06-2007, 01:58 PM

Meguiar's here. Keeps the seats like new.

Thats what I use. :yup:

SiggyZ

02-06-2007, 02:01 PM

I just got some more Z-9 and Z-10 in the mail today. I love that stuff.

4get gto

02-06-2007, 04:12 PM

I just got some more Z-9 and Z-10 in the mail today. I love that stuff.

Agree.......Z10 that is.......

I've used Meguiar's one step leather care and it smell's almost as nice but does'nt spread near as easy.

Is it as good ?
Could be. The price is much better.
Used it a few times and my seats did'nt come undone. So I'd say it's ok.........
For the price try it. Might be a good 2nd choice.

bevenue

02-06-2007, 07:22 PM

http://2modified.com/images/res/G7214_GCLEATHERCC_150_150.gif

Good stuff :)

I use the spray bottle type about once or twice a month.:)

barnat

02-09-2007, 11:13 PM

Iwould have to agree on the saddlesoap too Good Stuff!

9t8z28

02-20-2007, 05:05 PM

Oh yeah! :yup:

I see Zaino bros was mentioned, I haven't used anything on my interior from them but they do have excellent products I don't think they'd sell it if it wasn't Class A stuff!

I haven't tried saddlesoap either but have heard nothing but good from people who use it-

'I' have used very few products on my vinyl, because from the moment I came across Malco's "leather" conditioner, I've been hooked! Lol that leather in the bottle remark above also holds true with Maalco!! It's like they turned the skin into a liquid and smells SUPER sexy; nothing but compliments from the females! Unlike an air freshner just a rich smell that keeps factory leather (vinyl) soft! :thumbup:

I am sure the product you use is good, but vinyl and leather are two totally different meterials!

9t8z28

02-20-2007, 05:13 PM

I just bought and applied Zaino Leather Conditioner to my seats! WOW!
I can't believe the difference. I used to use Meguiar's, but I got sick of the slippery feel and it didn't help maintain the smell of the leather. The Zaino not only smells like leather, but its not greasy and I can't beleive how soft and new it made my leather feel. Even better, I don't want to get out of my car cause it smells so good! ZAINO ROCKS!

Wesman

02-20-2007, 07:28 PM

Y2KPewterSS

02-20-2007, 07:35 PM

Wow...I'm going to have to try some of that stuff.

Did you get it at a store, or you you have to order it online??

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Zaino

Check that link out :)

9t8z28

02-20-2007, 07:36 PM

Zaino is right in NJ. You will not regret buying this stuff!

SiggyZ

02-20-2007, 07:57 PM

My entire garage smells of of Z9 and Z10 right now. :)

9t8z28

02-20-2007, 08:00 PM

My entire garage smells of of Z9 and Z10 right now. :)

Thats awesome! What do you think of the Z9 cleaner? I guess I should have gotten that too!

Y2KPewterSS

02-20-2007, 08:51 PM

Thats awesome! What do you think of the Z9 cleaner? I guess I should have gotten that too!

I use more of it than Z6 :lmao: I love that stuff.

SiggyZ

02-20-2007, 08:56 PM

The Z9 cleaner is very important if you want to get the best results from the Z10 conditioner. You'd be amazed at how much surface grease, oils and dirt it removes giving it a good clean surface to apply the conditioner.

Thats awesome! What do you think of the Z9 cleaner? I guess I should have gotten that too!

Ed Blown Vert

02-20-2007, 09:53 PM

Thats awesome! What do you think of the Z9 cleaner? I guess I should have gotten that too!

I actually apply Z5 and Z2 to my windows. Makes the water bead right off.

9t8z28

02-21-2007, 07:25 AM

I actually apply Z5 and Z2 to my windows. Makes the water bead right off.

No offense guys, but, I got to go to the Zaino web site everytime someone mentions a different Z_? Please add what it is with Z_. Thanx

SiggyZ

02-21-2007, 07:39 AM

Are you asking for us to post up what each product does? I'm not sure I understand your post completely?

No offense guys, but, I got to go to the Zaino web site everytime someone mentions a different Z_? Please add what it is with Z_. Thanx

9t8z28

02-21-2007, 07:42 AM

Are you asking for us to post up what each product does? I'm not sure I understand your post completely?

Z10- leather conditioner and so on.
Z9- ___________ ?

SiggyZ

02-21-2007, 07:45 AM

Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-9&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=11

Z-10 Leather in a Bottle
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=12

import slayer

03-16-2007, 09:04 PM

I use armor all ultra shine

Secret Formula

03-16-2007, 09:19 PM

I used armor all leather wipes that come in the tube on my last car that had leather, and they worked great.

Z06-Goose

03-16-2007, 09:57 PM

I use Lexol Cleaner, and Conditioner :yup:

trans-am nut

03-18-2007, 01:23 PM

Is there any sponsors that can ship me the Z-9 and Z-10, to a p.o box in N.C or to a house in N.J. thanks,

trans-am nut

03-29-2007, 09:10 AM

I just got my zaino in the mail the other day and I am very impressed. I usually clean the interior every week with Meguires, and I couldn't believe the dirt it lifted off. They could use a larger bottle of the cleaner, but I can't wait to switch over to the rest of their line

SiggyZ

03-29-2007, 09:17 AM

The Zaino headquarters is located in New Jersey.

Is there any sponsors that can ship me the Z-9 and Z-10, to a p.o box in N.C or to a house in N.J. thanks,

BANDITCAR

04-15-2007, 06:46 PM

Another Zaino Z9 and Z10'er here!

Gotta love that Leather smell!

Inbetween treatments of the Zaino I use Eagle One Nano Protectant on the Seats. It has shown over time to really soften up the leather/vinyl and doesn't have a shiny look to it.

greatwhiteZ28

04-24-2007, 06:29 PM

i think i have to try that zaino stuff,really, but today i finally cleaned my leath. and use that mothers foam cleaner/conditioner and i cant say enough about it. but if there is something better let me now casue i know how the leather GM has and i just want to protect it

TheChad1371

05-03-2007, 07:30 AM

armor all original and rain x for the glass. mcquires (sp) for tire spray to make the rubber shine. and i use the eagle one spray wax for quick touches between washes and waxes.

trans-am nut

05-03-2007, 06:22 PM

armor all original and rain x for the glass. mcquires (sp) for tire spray to make the rubber shine. and i use the eagle one spray wax for quick touches between washes and waxes.

I tired that rain x and it was crap, I'm glad it works for you, but my expirence was not good, it just streaked up and would'nt come off.

TheChad1371

05-04-2007, 02:58 PM

i guess everyone has diff experiences. where in nc are you?

trans-am nut

05-06-2007, 05:20 PM

I'm at Cherry Point

TheChad1371

05-07-2007, 09:21 AM

the old lady drug me to cherry point sat for the airshow. she hasnt been here long so the military stuff amazes her still...

trans-am nut

05-07-2007, 12:03 PM

Yeah, mine too except for the deployment side of it, lol. I re-fuel those flyin' shit cans.

TheChad1371

05-07-2007, 01:47 PM

ha...she hates the deployment part too...i walk around with a metal detector looking for ieds and weapons...:brick:

trans-am nut

05-09-2007, 03:46 PM

That's what I signed up for, and they told me that a Bulk Fuel Specialist is an Engineer. first experience with the green weinie,lol :sex::gotboobies: that's a new one.

TheChad1371

05-09-2007, 05:04 PM

ha thats funny.

sharptransam

06-21-2007, 03:14 AM

The only way to clean leather, in my opinion, that works great is,
saddlesoap. I have never seen anything work better.
Well worth the time!!

As someone who's got a lot of saddle makers in my family, that's pretty true.

trans-am nut

06-21-2007, 06:10 PM

I'm pretty sure the Z-9 and Z-10 have the saddlesoap in it. I don't have it in front of me, but I have seen it before, could someone verify for me please.

sharptransam

06-22-2007, 07:11 AM

ha...she hates the deployment part too...i walk around with a metal detector looking for ieds and weapons...:brick:

you're in EOD? you marine? HAHAHA. I was crash crew! I used to WATCH you fueling those planes...from my A/C'ed cab.

wvsp518

06-24-2007, 08:33 AM

just bought some Zaino (leather in a bottle) after trying Meguiars, more money but definitely worth it. Big difference.

VTR99

08-23-2007, 09:36 PM

I have used Black Magic for a long time, but recently switched to Meguiars. I really like Black Magic's new protectant.

third_shift|studios

08-29-2007, 10:47 AM

I loved black magic for interiors when I first used it, but now i hate it b/c it attracts soooo much lint and fuzzy bullshit....are any of the meguire or other products NOT static-charged??? :ahh:

4get gto

08-31-2007, 06:01 PM

I loved black magic for interiors when I first used it, but now i hate it b/c it attracts soooo much lint and fuzzy bullshit....are any of the meguire or other products NOT static-charged??? :ahh:

Don't think its a static charge issue as much as the product being a little oiley or whatever.......... Attracting the dust...

Did I say that right ????

I've used Meguiars and had good resuits.........

third_shift|studios

09-05-2007, 06:19 AM

Don't think its a static charge issue as much as the product being a little oiley or whatever.......... Attracting the dust...

Did I say that right ????

I've used Meguiars and had good resuits.........

thanks...

fluke

10-15-2007, 09:31 PM

Another Meguiars Gold Class wipes user here. Love the stuff, and it really works and lasts a long time. :thumbup:

4get gto

10-17-2007, 02:56 PM

I'm pretty sure the Z-9 and Z-10 have the saddlesoap in it. I don't have it in front of me, but I have seen it before, could someone verify for me please.

Never heard of this........
Don't think this is true........

4get gto

10-17-2007, 02:58 PM

Another Meguiars Gold Class wipes user here. Love the stuff, and it really works and lasts a long time. :thumbup:
I've used these.
They do work nice for a quick touch up.......

MnLS1

02-21-2008, 09:45 AM

Anyone have any suggestions for white leather dye/cleaner? My dumb azz let a slick rub on the back seat while transporting and it stained.

4get gto

02-21-2008, 02:55 PM

Anyone have any suggestions for white leather dye/cleaner? My dumb azz let a slick rub on the back seat while transporting and it stained.

Believe it or not but I use shoe polish of the color you want to fix....Doesn't last forever but longer than you might think.

sleepinghawk

03-01-2008, 04:02 AM

just bought some Zaino (leather in a bottle) after trying Meguiars, more money but definitely worth it. Big difference.
x2:cheers:

kebie05

03-08-2008, 07:30 PM

right now i use the zymol leather cleaner followed by their leather conditioner. so far it seems like really great stuff. anyone else try it?