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Hi Thanks for the post Please post away but if you can include all the copyright info I would be grateful Cheers Judyb

Lexol was created to be used on saddle leather which us very different so good to hear that they actually now say that it is no good for coated leather. On high end leathers the coatings are designed to mimic the leather as much as possible to retain the flexibility and beauty of the product -...

It is not the leather that is cracking - a common misconception The coatings can certainly crack and abrade due to dirt etc but if this is the case the coatings need to be replaced Hope this helps Judyb

No problem - always happy to help Judyb

This is what I was explaining that some people like to 'dress' vinyl for the look it gives - if you are happy that this gives the vinyl what you like then that's fine just don't use it on leather!! Cheers Judyb

Conditioners are not required for leather so any products containing oils and/or waxes should be avoided. On vinyl I am not sure why you would want to use a leather conditioner Hope this helps Judyb

Vinyl is not made in the same way as leather - ie. it has no top coatings - there is absolutely no need for oils and waxes on vinyl but some people like their vinyl to have a certain sheen so a 'dressing' of some sort would be used. As there is no top coating to wear down vinyl does not respond...

Conditioners that contain oils or waxes simply sit on the surface of leather and will attract dirt which will help to abrade the finish on the leather which in time breaks it down and will then need repairing. None of the oils reach the leather itself and in any case are not needed. Adding oils...

Modern chrome tanned coated leather does not need conditioning (perforated or not) Even if the coatings are cracked the leather itself does not need oils or waxes and these can be counter productive causing other problems. Protect Maintain Deep clean Repeat The easiest way to keep your...

This problem should be easily fixable by a professional. On the subject of how long it will last - please bear in mind that the leather got damaged in the first place by not being looked after correctly if the new coatings are not looked after either then of course they are going to wear in...

Looks like the top coating is breaking down. This can be caused by the build up of body oils (secreted in sweat) which gradually break down the surface. Cleaners would only remove anything on the surface and not extract the grease which would need a specialist degreasing product to draw it out...

Saddle soap was developed for use on saddles as the name suggests. Saddles are made from a very different type of leather to that found in most car interiors. Saddle leather needs to be stuffed with oils as the fat liquors in the leather migrate unlike those in chrome tanned finished leather...

Glycerin should be avoided on finished leather - great for saddles which is what products like this were originally designed for. Foam cleaners are dispensed as a foam rather than having to make the product foam yourself - this way it is thicker and more dense to hold the dirt Cheers Judyb

Foam is the best and safest way to clean finished leather. The foam should be dense enough not to run on surfaces which is the problem that we have with liquid detergent cleaners that can etch into the finish if left to run down the leather. You are only dealing with the finish coating on the...

When considering products (particularly 'conditioners') always read the description and contents carefully. Products containing oils and waxes (be they natural or not!!) should definitely be avoided on finished Auto leather as they are not needed and can be counter productive. Protection is...

Hi - thank you for the questions - always happy to help Steam on leather We do not recommend the use of steam as it tends to release the bond between the leather and the pigment so will degrade the finishes quicker. It can be too hot for some coatings pH Leather finishes can be degraded...

There does seem to be a good deal of confusion going on!! Foam cleaners are the most effective and safest way of cleaning leather - they allow for dwell time which gives time for any dirt to be lifted from the leather they are also the most economical as they make your product go much further...

The preparation is key to this. With modern/professional colour systems there is no need to remove the top old top coating first but the leather needs to be thoroughly clean and primed first to get the best adhesion possible. We usually avoid sanding as this can flatten grain pattern etc...

Microfibres are not recommended for any leather process. If the finish is damaged in any way then the microfibre will make matters much worse. Leather should never be scrubbed the products should always be doing the work. Hope this helps Judyb

The top coat can be easily replaced. A local leather technician will be able to help as the colour will need to be matched. Hope this helps Judyb