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Newbie Leather Treatment question
As a newcomer to "detailing" and after spending a fair bit of time studying the various products in the marketplace, I decided to order Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/ Conditioner. I did the leather seats on our Honda Pilot and was somewhat disappointed in the results. I was looking for a bit glossier finish when using a good quality product. What product would you recommend to treat/protect leather? The leather in our Honda is in excellent shape.
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Doug
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
Originally Posted by dougbthom
...disappointed in the results. I was looking for a bit glossier finish when using a good quality product...
Funny you say that. Many detailer's consider gloss to be the opposite of a quality product. Many prefer the matte, new leather look over the oily dressing look. Meguiar's is a good product, but if you want something glossier, you may have to look for it at your local auto parts store. Autogeek carries products that tend to leave a matte look as opposed to glossy.
Enrique - Amateur Detailer Extraordinaire
"Man is an emotional animal, occasionally rational; and through his feelings he can be deceived to his heart's content." - Durant
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
Originally Posted by kronos
Funny you say that. Many detailer's consider gloss to be the opposite of a quality product. Many prefer the matte, new leather look over the oily dressing look. Meguiar's is a good product, but if you want something glossier, you may have to look for it at your local auto parts store. Autogeek carries products that tend to leave a matte look as opposed to glossy.
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
+1
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
I agree with them as well. I remember when I used to go for the shiny stuff in all aspects. My prime example is OTC tire shine (Black Magic). I spent 3 hours cleaning my fiance's yellow car and put on some shiny tire wet...
After ONE drive. Yeah, it was slung everywhere. Now I'm all on the matte finish boat! Much easier to deal with, and it looks more legit IMO.
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
If you like something more shiny (personal preference) lean towards the vinyl/rubber protectant from Einszett. Its not blazingly glarring and glossy but more so than most matte coated leather dressings.
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
Thanks to all for the advice. It makes perfect sense not to use a product that will look too glossy but rather have a more natural look. Maybe I'll stick to the Meguiar's product and see how it works out after a few applications.
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
Any opinions on the Lexol product?
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
Originally Posted by kronos
Funny you say that. Many detailer's consider gloss to be the opposite of a quality product. Many prefer the matte, new leather look over the oily dressing look. Meguiar's is a good product, but if you want something glossier, you may have to look for it at your local auto parts store. Autogeek carries products that tend to leave a matte look as opposed to glossy.
Also agree, the matt look is very nice.
I use Leatherique and have not tried Meguair's products.
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Re: Newbie Leather Treatment question
Originally Posted by D0ughB0y
Any opinions on the Lexol product?
Cleaner is decent. Conditioner sucks, IMO.
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