Can anyone recommend a leather conditioner/cleaner that doesn't leave a nasty oily look? I want something that is effective and leaves almost a matte looking finish. I cant stand the shiny/oily garbage.

 

https://www.chemicalguys.com/Leather...p/spi21616.htm

 

I've used Lexol for nearly 20 years. It was recommended to me by a guy who did detail work at a Rolls Royce dealership in the Washington D.C. area. It doesn't leave an oily look, and is anything but slippery, actually, almost tacky if it isn't buffed off well. Its also good for saddles and leather coats.

 

Lexol is good. I personally like and use at my car wash Malco brand leather conditioner. Just so you know leather conditioner is not meant to make a seat shiny. You may have been sold something in the past at a supplier or a car wash that dresses the seats and makes them shiny. Leather conditioner is meant to keep the leather soft and therefore strong and a soft. I'm sure you know this already but just wanted to share in case it helps. BTW after it is soaked into the leather it will lose its shine and some areas absorb faster or slower even within the same hide. Malco has a great scent and is top quality. Lexol is a brand and Tommy knowledge the only main stream name of leather conditioning.

A good old place to look for products like these is autogeek.net which often runs a free shipping deal. All of their products are highly tested and they have good reviews you can read. Malco is not sold there.

 

Adams polishes

 

Is lexol strictly for leather or can i use it on the dash and plastic/vinyl trim as well?

EDIT: Just discovered they make a product called Vinylex designed specifically for dashboards and vinyl.

 

I have been using their stuff for a few years and find it works great.

 

While treating leather seats you can't help but get Lexol on the plastic parts attached to them. I've never noticed any ill effects to the plastic, however, I'm sure it offers no protection to them.


Just an note: I have found that using a moderate to light amount of Lexol works best. Years ago I would slather it on and let it soak in before buffing it off. While that worked really well, the seats that are heated and cooled have little holes in them for air flow. They can get clogged with product, so be careful on those sections not to overdo it.
Lastly, after using the cleaner and then treating them with the conditioner, take an dry cotton bath towel and buff them off really well. If not they feel grabby on your clothing. If you happen not to get them buffed well enough, your butt will do the job for you and it won't hurt your clothing. Oh, and while my wife doesn't like me snatching her nice white bath towels to buff my seats, they clean up perfectly in the washing machine afterward.

 

I wouldn't waste my time with the leather conditioner, these seats are a coated leather so the conditioner never really absorbs into the leather .. what i do is use a all purpose cleaner diluted down and just clean the seats and then wipe over them lightly with meguiars ultimate quick spray wax .. works great for me

 

i also use Lexol....was highly recommended by a local seat upholstery guy and he said to no puddle it at the stitching .....it will rot them......to wipe it up and should have no problems.....he said it should be done like every three months to keep leather soft

 

I've had good luck with Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner as well as Pinnacle leather cleaner and conditioner (sold by autogeek) - with good results. Neither are greasy when applied to the leather. For dash and plastic stuff I use Aerospace 303 cleaner and conditioner. I'm ok with Armorall on tires, but not on the inside of my cars/trucks.

 

Try Mothers VLR, non sticky and is excellent for conditioning and cleaning leather.