Leather conditioners that cause seats to become slippery?

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I've only used chemical guys leather conditioner and I'm not impressed. It causes the seats to become slippery.

Does anybody have any product suggestion for a conditioner under 20?
 
thegeek998 said:
I've only used chemical guys leather conditioner and I'm not impressed. It causes the seats to become slippery.

Does anybody have any product suggestion for a conditioner under 20?
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the trick with CG LC is to finish with a good dry MF buff or even a damp (water) MF buff. It's okay to use it for the protection benefit, but the conditioner side is probably doing nothing if you have coated leather/vinyl (see Bob's post). Even protectants like 303 Aerospace or BF Interior Protectant will be a little slippery without a good final dry/damp buff.
 
Not for nothing but there aren't many leather seats left that will see any benefit from leather conditioner. Most vehicles come with urethane treated leather which is designed to protect the leather beneath preventing liquids from penetrating. A quick way to find out if you have treated or untreated leather is to put a few drops of water on the surface and watch to see if they soak in or just sit on top.
 
Throw collinite leather and vinyl wax/coating in the ring. I've had great success with it.
 
Sonax leather foam my go to product for the past 4 years.
 
thegeek998 said:
I've only used chemical guys leather conditioner and I'm not impressed. It causes the seats to become slippery.

Does anybody have any product suggestion for a conditioner under 20?
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I agree, the leather conditioner and cleaner does the same! I am looking for a new cleaner.....according to the manufacture they say to apply to conditioner daily (like applying lotion) no thank you!!! Too much product to use
 
I used meg leather conditioner on my brand new seats. It needs a buff for sure. I have lexol now and will see how that performs


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I think you can buy the Leatherique Prestine Clean 16oz bottle for $20.00. I use it on my car about 3 times a year.. it cleans really good, and the seats aren't shiny or slippery. They do make that leather noise for a few days though as you move around in the seat. Not complaining.

The CG Leather conditioner, as well as the Poorboy's Leather Stuff is good too, but does leave a little shine and is a tad slippery.
 
Thank you for all of your suggestions! I think I'll go with the protection route since this is treated leather.
 
Keep in mind that Leatherique prestine clean is a very good cleaner AND protector.
 
I used lexol today and WOW! It's awesome! Leather soaked it up. The Meg's sat on it and felt a little slippery. The lexol soaked in and left the leather dark and rich looking. Pretty sweet!


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Cleanfreeek said:
I used lexol today and WOW! It's awesome! Leather soaked it up. The Meg's sat on it and felt a little slippery. The lexol soaked in and left the leather dark and rich looking. Pretty sweet!


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What Lexol did you use? I have a 3 in 1 that was really cheap at Kmart on their clearance that I haven't used yet. I also have a cream that is really runny that again was on their clearance that I do like. I then have a spray that I got before I found this place that I do like if it does any good.
 
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I actually had a really weird experience with one of those tiny "jug" bottles of Lexol that I have had for I dunno...20, 30 years? When I was trading my old car in 7 or 8 years ago, one of the door panels which must have faced the sun when I parked at work was all dried out (the one on the other side was ok). I mean it was crunchy. I don't think it was real leather on the door panel, but who knows, that was back in the day when cars were cars inside, instead of cheapness.

So I slathered this Lexol on it (which smelled rancid), and left it overnight, thinking it wouldn't do anything. Next day that crunchy "leather" was all soft and pretty much indistinguishable from the other door. However, I don't really like using the stuff because of the "stickiness" mentioned.
 
I use the CG leather conditioner. When I buff it a bit with a mf towel after applying I don't notice a slippery feel. My seats just feel normal with minimal shine.
 
Trutech74 said:
I use the CG leather conditioner. When I buff it a bit with a mf towel after applying I don't notice a slippery feel. My seats just feel normal with minimal shine.
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I just apply it and lets go!
 
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