Leather Conditioning...fact or fiction?

**chu** · 01-15-2007, 08:55 PM

A close friend came to me and said he just found out the "correct" way to condition leather, as he has recently heard from a detailer at the local Lexus dealership. This guy tells him that the best way to condition leather is to turn the heat in the car on high (dont know how long. Then clean and apply conditioner, then let the conditioner do its magic for 3 hours. Lastly, buff with towel.

What do you guy think of the process? BS? I dont understand how the heat before helps...sweat dirt out of the pores?

**quantim0** · 01-15-2007, 09:21 PM

After I use the Connolly conditioner on my car I take it out of the garage and let it sit in the sun for a few hours. It seems to work much better that way. Don't know why, but it does.

**joe.p** · 01-15-2007, 09:39 PM

I never heard of this ,but iy sounds logical to me..i sure won't disagree with you..

**DS Detailer** · 01-15-2007, 10:09 PM

The heat helps the leather soften up and opens the pores... you know how when you're hot your skin seems to droop, that the best time to apply conditioner... same think with leather.

Hot water in a spray bottle does a decent job too.

**supercharged** · 01-15-2007, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by DS Detailer

The heat helps the leather soften up and opens the pores... you know how when you're hot your skin seems to droop, that the best time to apply conditioner... same think with leather.

Hot water in a spray bottle does a decent job too.

Good idea, that's what I will use during winter condition.

**teeks** · 01-16-2007, 09:02 PM

if i remember correctly, leather takes conditioner much better at temps above 50f, so it sounds right to me

**ltoman** · 01-16-2007, 10:16 PM

What is the hot water for?

**Djmigs** · 01-17-2007, 01:46 AM

i call BS!!!
but to each its own...

**steveo3002** · 01-17-2007, 04:42 AM

id agree with it , leather is much softer when its warm, and the product may well be thinner if its warm

**Meghan** · 01-17-2007, 08:27 AM

This is not BS, let me give you the directions that Connolly Hide recommends....

Apply the Hide Care sparingly with a soft cloth, foam or terry applicator or with your bare hands. Luxury car owners report that massaging the Hide Care into the leather with your hands produces the most satisfactory results. Hide Care needs to bask in the sun all day or absorb into the fibers all night to ensure complete permeation. Buff or wipe the entire surface to remove any excess product, then sit back and enjoy the distinguished luxury of your sensuous leather interior.

Hope this helps!