Leather conditioning ?

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Hi,

I have two cars with leather. A 2013 VW Tiguan with beige leather which is the kid carrier and therefore gets used a lot, and a 2015 VW Gti which only has me driving it, and the leather will stay clean and perfect so to speak.

On the Tiguan today I used some Meguiars APC @ 4:1 and a scrubbing brush and basically made it look brand new again. It wasn't all that dirty, but the leather cleaner I had didn't really clean it, so it was starting to look used. A quick spritz of APC and a scrub brought it back to as clean as it was the day we picked her up.

Anyway, I'm wondering if I should be conditioning the leather while the cars are still new and the leather is in great condition.

What comes highly recommended?
 
I have used Leather Master conditioner in the past on my VW/Audi/Porsche leather. I am currently just using Ultima Interior Trim Guard. Offers good protection.
 
Being that the leather is actually clear coated though, does the leather protection cream, do anything other than put a coating over the coating?

In other words is it really doing anything to preserve the leather itself.

Has there been any conclusive long term tests done for auto leather protection?

I am interested in getting the correct protection, if indeed one exists.

I've heard that people use Megs D149, Quik Interior Detailer as that has some UV protection properties.

Also D156 which is their synthetic x-press wax, which surely adds a protective layer of synthetic sealant over the water based coating on the leather. Seems to make sense to me.

Anyway, if this Leather Master car interior is the real deal, i'll get some, but leather protection is one of those raised eyebrow kinda products.
 
This subject continues to get me to open a thread every time because i still don't fully understand what is the definitive BEST way to care for leather.

I continue to attempt to "condition" my leather based on it being a formally organic membrane on some bovine. I have also read it is porous and suffers from drying out over time. My thinking is to keep it both clean and then "moist". I use a Woolite mix to clean and several different "conditioners" to keep it soft and supple. My new favorite is Leather Masters. I've used Leatherique for years but that stuff gets too expensive for me.
 
Ebg18t said:
I have used Leather Master conditioner in the past on my VW/Audi/Porsche leather.
Puckman said:
I continue to attempt to "condition" my leather

I use a Woolite mix to clean and several different
"conditioners" to keep it soft and supple.

My new favorite is Leather Masters.
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I didn't know that Leather Master's had
any leather conditioner(s).

So if you guys wouldn't mind:
What is the name/product number of this/these
Leather Master's leather conditioner(s)?

TIA.


Bob
 
Well, now that you asked Bob and i couldn't remember the specific name of it, i just looked and it is, in fact, the leather protection cream from LM. Since i've been using it and because of its consistency and application, i may have incorrectly assumed it was more of a conditioning cream meant to moisten the hide. Having just revisited the product page on AG, it is listed as a protection barrier. Forgive me for misinterpreting exactly what it does but it does feel nice after application and feels almost like it softens my leather. Another reason i should not assume.

Good to now know and thanks for asking for the clarification. I continue to learn a s***load from this site! :props:
 
Re: Leather conditioning

FUNX650 said:
I didn't know that Leather Master's had
any leather conditioner(s).

So if you guys wouldn't mind:
What is the name/product number of this/these
Leather Master's leather conditioner(s)?

TIA.


Bob
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I usually try to avoid responding to you based on how you like to find ways to remark in a snide format.

I mis-used the word 'conditioner' as we both know they don't make a 'conditioner'. Historically I have used Leather Vital followed with Protection creme. IMHO Vital keeps leather nice and soft (conditioner).
 
SYMAWD said:
I was going to ask the same thing. He has leatherette (vinyl) unless he has the SEL.
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Seems like ever Tiggy I have seen has the leatherette. But I will saw the leatherette does hold up well.
 
I use leather masters, it does seem to make the leather feel soft. Lately though after i clean with leather masters i use zaino cause that smell they've bottled up is pretty awesome. Can someone show a pic of the type of brush you use to clean. My seats are clean so I've been using a MF and just wiping
 
Ebg18t said:
Seems like ever Tiggy I have seen has the leatherette. But I will saw the leatherette does hold up well.
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2013 and prior SELs are leather. 2014+ R-lines are also leather. (2014+ SELs are leatherette)
 
Re: Leather conditioning

Ebg18t said:
I usually try to avoid responding to you based on how you like to find ways to remark in a snide format.

I mis-used the word 'conditioner' as we both know they don't make a 'conditioner'. Historically I have used Leather Vital followed with Protection creme. IMHO Vital keeps leather nice and soft (conditioner).
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I usually don't respond to anyone that tries to degrade me
in any way, form, or fashion...
but I must make an exception this time.

As such:
When trying to set the record straight about detailing
products and their formulated purposes....
It really doesn't matter to me if you think my previous postings seem snide to you, or not.


BTW:
You're still incorrectly describing a Leather Master product
as a "conditioner"!


Bob
 
Re: Leather conditioning

Ebg18t said:
I usually try to avoid responding to you based on how you like to find ways to remark in a snide format.

I mis-used the word 'conditioner' as we both know they don't make a 'conditioner'. Historically I have used Leather Vital followed with Protection creme. IMHO Vital keeps leather nice and soft (conditioner).
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I agree so I always avoid his posts!

There are leather products that use the term condition, enrich, moisturize and such. It's funny after all these years of leather car that we all still don't know what's what when it comes to leather.

....and no don't put d156 on your leather, good God. I prefer to use whatever keeps my leather matte, not shiny in any way as it looks cheesy to me. Tried Gliptone and just bought leatherique but haven't had the chance to use it as the process is way more intensive.
 
Re: Leather conditioning

FUNX650 said:
I usually don't respond to anyone that tries to degrade me
in any way, form, or fashion...
but I must make an exception this time.

As such:
When trying to set the record straight about detailing
products and their formulated purposes....
It really doesn't matter to me if you think my previous postings seem snide to you, or not.


BTW:
You're still incorrectly describing a Leather Master product
as a "conditioner"!


Bob
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I think this is why I find your posts annoying in many cases.

The word conditioner was used as a general term when adding some moisture or nourishment to the leather surface. I am sure you understood that but you chose to nit-pick it apart.
 
It takes all sorts of personalities to make up this forum. Many different perspectives and even more ways to communicate those perspective. While Bob has, at times, seemed abrasive i usually carefully read what he is saying. I can agree with what he is saying or not. However i don't lose any tolerance for him by the way he conveys his perspective.

In this case he was putting forth the concepts of cleaning and then protecting leather. Only through his inquiry did i discover that i was doing exactly that. While i thought i was "conditioning" the leather, i was actually protecting it.

I maintain an open mind towards everything on this forum. I don't really care how someone says something but pay more attention to WHAT they are saying. And even those rare instances when someone really gets under my skin i simply ignore the post.

Simple as that.
 
Re: Leather conditioning

d33p said:
I agree so I always avoid his posts!

Ther are leather products that use the term condition, enrich, moisturize and such. It's funny after all these years of leather car that we all still don't know what's what when it comes to leather.

....and no don't put d156 on your leather, good God. I prefer to use whatever keeps my leather matte, not shiny in any way as it looks cheesy to me. Tried Gliptone and just bought leatherique but haven't had the chance to use it as the process is way more intensive.
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It's really so hard for me to put any credence in this,
or any other of your postings.

For example:
-Some AGO forum members do know: "what's what when it comes to leather". Some just choose not to believe them.

-This is the type of "help" you just recently got through posting (05-17-2015, 04:37 PM) to a fairly new AGO forum member:
d33p said:
Have you tried using the search feature here on the forum?

Do some research.
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With this kind of response in mind...wouldn't the
proper course of action be that:
You, and your postings, are the ones to be avoided?


Bob
 
@OP, thedoc46:
Please excuse my straying from your
thread-starter's subject matter. TIA.


Bob
 
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