Best leather cleaner and conditioner?

ItsChristianInHD · 05-10-2018, 10:17 PM

Hi guys, I was wondering if I could get some input on what is the best leather cleaner and conditioner that you guys use or have used. I always had cloth seats in my previous cars. I’ve been using turtle wax leather cleaner and conditioner all this time. Been wondering what you guys use.

KirkH · 05-10-2018, 11:02 PM

To clean, I use Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner. I have used Lexol. Lexol is good but expensive. Meguiar's APC does a great job and is safe for leather.

To condition, I have used:
Mothers VLR- smells like leather, cheap and easily available.
Chemical Guys Sprayable Leather- not cheap, smells great better than Mother's, looks great on leather that is not dirty.
McKees All in One Leather Lotion- expensive but it gets out grime, ink pen marks, etc. Apply to a rag and use elbow grease and follow with a clean towel.

Juiced1 · 05-10-2018, 11:02 PM

We use a lot of Chemical Guys products. They have a nice all in one leather cleaner/conditioner product we use.

KirkH · 05-10-2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juiced1

We use a lot of Chemical Guys products. They have a nice all in one leather cleaner/conditioner product we use.

Chemical Guys Sprayable Leather

ninetres · 05-10-2018, 11:26 PM

Kirk what APC do you use? I’ve been using Megs and kinda can’t stand the smell.

KirkH · 05-10-2018, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninetres

Kirk what APC do you use? I’ve been using Megs and kinda can’t stand the smell.

I like Meguiar's smell but if you don't, Chemical Guys Nonsense All Purpose Cleaner has zero scent.

Adam's APC is kinda lemony.
Blackfire APC smells like Meguiar's.
Chemical Guys Grime Reaper is good and has a non-offensive smell, generic cleaner smell.

SSport16 · 05-11-2018, 09:33 AM

Carpro Inside works well to clean everything interior, including the seats...has a nice smell and foams. I have tried a ton of conditioners, they are all the same, done paying a lot for conditioners. I actually like Armol leather conditioner gel, comes in a brown ketchup squeeze type of bottle, Walmart has it for around $5, last a long time.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 05-12-2018, 04:08 PM

Adam's Leather Conditioner here. Then some kind of an APC or specialized Interior Cleaner/Detailer to clean. Many fish in the pond.

BurningMan · 05-12-2018, 04:59 PM

How does one apply when the leather is perforated?

Glen e · 05-12-2018, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurningMan

How does one apply when the leather is perforated?

Apply with a applicator cloth, never spray the leather directly, don't use a whole hell of a lot.....Biggest mistake amateur detailers make is they use too much of everything....

Ichabod · 05-12-2018, 09:06 PM

Optimum Leather Protectant Plus is the best leather product I’ve ever used. Added bonus , it smells like new car.

JoeCamaro444 · 05-12-2018, 10:25 PM

I stick to Lexol Cleaner/Conditioner

wildchevy · 05-12-2018, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurningMan

How does one apply when the leather is perforated?

I use the Mequiars moist towelettes for leather so you don't end up with gobs built up in te perforations

bpang1234 · 05-15-2018, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildchevy

I use the Mequiars moist towelettes for leather so you don't end up with gobs built up in te perforations

I do too...they seem to work well on my WHITE leather interior. Not crazy well though as my driver's seat is definitely a different tint compared to my passenger seat if you look closely.

05-10-2018, 10:17 PM	#1
ItsChristianInHD Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS 3.6L Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 1,313	Best leather cleaner and conditioner? Hi guys, I was wondering if I could get some input on what is the best leather cleaner and conditioner that you guys use or have used. I always had cloth seats in my previous cars. I’ve been using turtle wax leather cleaner and conditioner all this time. Been wondering what you guys use.

05-10-2018, 11:02 PM	#2
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	To clean, I use Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner. I have used Lexol. Lexol is good but expensive. Meguiar's APC does a great job and is safe for leather. To condition, I have used: Mothers VLR- smells like leather, cheap and easily available. Chemical Guys Sprayable Leather- not cheap, smells great better than Mother's, looks great on leather that is not dirty. McKees All in One Leather Lotion- expensive but it gets out grime, ink pen marks, etc. Apply to a rag and use elbow grease and follow with a clean towel. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

05-11-2018, 09:33 AM	#7
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Carpro Inside works well to clean everything interior, including the seats...has a nice smell and foams. I have tried a ton of conditioners, they are all the same, done paying a lot for conditioners. I actually like Armol leather conditioner gel, comes in a brown ketchup squeeze type of bottle, Walmart has it for around $5, last a long time. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

05-12-2018, 09:06 PM	#11
Ichabod Drives: 2018 zl1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 95	Optimum Leather Protectant Plus is the best leather product I’ve ever used. Added bonus , it smells like new car. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE 2021 GLS63 AMG 2005 SRT4 2017 Ram 1500

05-12-2018, 10:25 PM	#12
JoeCamaro444 Drives: 2018 2SS M6 Hot Wheels Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MA Posts: 581	I stick to Lexol Cleaner/Conditioner __________________ 2018 2SS M6 Hot Wheels Camaro loaded (Moonroof, Magnetic Ride Control, NPP, etc…) Previous cars: 2017 1SS Nightfall Gray Metallic w/A8 and NPP 1988 IROC-Z (tons of mods), 1995 Z28, 1998 Z28, 2006 GTO, 2010 Camaro 1SS, 2015 Subaru STI, a couple Acuras and multiple Jeeps.

05-10-2018, 11:02 PM	#3
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	We use a lot of Chemical Guys products. They have a nice all in one leather cleaner/conditioner product we use.

05-10-2018, 11:26 PM	#5
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Kirk what APC do you use? I’ve been using Megs and kinda can’t stand the smell.

05-12-2018, 04:08 PM	#8
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Adam's Leather Conditioner here. Then some kind of an APC or specialized Interior Cleaner/Detailer to clean. Many fish in the pond.

05-12-2018, 04:59 PM	#9
BurningMan Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS / 2012 CBR1000RR Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 97	How does one apply when the leather is perforated?

User Name		Remember Me?
Password