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Oct 30, 2019 | 12:35 PM

travlingman

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King Ranch leather care

I have a 2017 King Ranch. Have used the King Ranch leather care forn the King Ranch store on it and my previous 2012. Was getting ready to order some more and thought I would see what everyone else is using on theirs and if you are happy with the results. Wanting to make sure it doesn't lighten the leather color or leave white spots. Any suggestions or just stay with the King Ranch product?

Oct 30, 2019 | 12:56 PM

BocaIvan

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Check out ColourLock products.

This is what i do:
Wipe down interior with a damp microfiber every month and vacuum.
Wipe down the leather surfaces with an interior cleaner every other month, remove excess with damp microfiber.
Use ColourLock system every year or sooner if needed, never really needed sooner.

Oct 30, 2019 | 04:25 PM

Ben Elliott

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Originally Posted by travlingman

I use mink oil on my KR leather. Seams to work great. Just be careful not to use a lot. Excess will get in the perforated holes - so I wipe on the non perforated areas first then go over the perforated parts once the excess is off my micro cloth.

Oct 30, 2019 | 04:52 PM

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Oct 30, 2019 | 05:07 PM

Beechkid

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Mink oil does work very well with very sparing amount.....
I have used the following products for 20 years with excellent results.

For general cleaning I use Lexoral Leather Cleaner,
for leather conditioning I use Connolly Hide Food (aka RollsRoyce, Harley, Volvo, Maserati leather conditioner)
With any conditioner, avoid contact with the threads...regardless what anyone might think, when conditioner comes in contact with the threads it's absorbed, attracts dirt and slowly destroys the threads...
Even in desert climates, I used the Connolly Hyde Cream 2 times/annual, to this day the Leather in the 1997 cougar looks great!, with one crack starting on the bead on the drivers side.

Oct 30, 2019 | 05:59 PM

CBEllis

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Ive always used Bick 4 - it won’t change the color or leave residue. Good stuff. I buy it at the local boot shop.

Oct 30, 2019 | 06:35 PM

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I have used a lot of stuff over the years, most of it works good to great. But if you are looking long term then I recommend Leather Honey Cleaner and Leather Honey Conditioner. Does it work, ask someone who spends some hours or days in a saddle. Dust, dirt, grease, sweat, rain, bitter cold and burning sun. More hard wear and chit than your seats will see unless you work in the oil fields or concrete work. I used it back when I was Cowboying back in the 60's and trust me I got a lot of saddle time! A good saddle today will run you $3000+++ especially for a custom made working saddle, Leather Honey you won't regret it!