Reddit reviews Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner and Conditioner Complete Leather Care Kit (16 Oz) (2 Items)
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It’s not just for car seats & interiors: This kit works on all things leather, seats, interiors, jackets, shoes, sneakers, boots, sofas and more; Everyone has something leather in their home.Treat your leather like your hair & skin: We all wash our skin and hair on a regular basis, and use conditioners and lotions to keep out skin hydrated and fresh.PH Balanced: Leather cleaner is pH balanced for the most efficient cleaning and preserves the leather's strength, durability and appearance; Penetrates the pores of leather to lift and suspend dirt and oilsFast, Easy & Fun: No one "loves to clean", but if you are using products that make it fast and easy, it's certainly more fun both products are extremely easy to use, and leave no residue like soaps, nor will they contribute to fiber deteriorationKeep your leather looking & smelling new: Leather cleaner is colorless and odorless and penetrates the pores of your leather to lift and remove dirt and oils, while leather conditioner, which has a subtle leather scent, contains Vitamin E to nourish your leather and help reduce UV damageA little bit goes a long way: Since chemical guys has been making products for professional detailers for years, our products have been formulated so you get a lot of uses out of each bottle making this kit an amazing valueSatisfaction guaranteed: Our customers love our products. We love our products, and we want to make sure you love them too. If you have any questions about or issues with this amazing kit, please do not hesitate to call one of our friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives
Great timing on the question I'm looking to treat my Demonic Red leather seats and love the matte finish. My seats generally stay clean, so a dry soft microfiber is what I have been using. I'm looking to protect and treat the leather to keep it from cracking over time, while NOT adding shine.
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I didn't do such a good job treating my scat pack seats and after 4 years noticed the beginning of wear and creases. Not really noticeable to the normal person, but my OCD was triggered... I had been using Turtle wax blue Ice which is great 1 step for cleaning and protecting normal leather or fake leather, but not really a good regimen for protecting soft leathers.
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I've been researching for a while and found my 2 go to brands have products that "allegedly" work really well at cleaning and conditioning without adding shine. It's really tough to find good true reviews with all the sponsored content out there. These are the 2 products I plan to order and test.
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The basic process is to clean the leather with a proper leather cleaner first to remove any dirt and oils from your skin that build up over time, this can create issues with the leather even though you condition regularly. Once you have a clean surface you can then treat with conditioner, let soak in, then buff off. I'll be using my favorite microfiber towels 1 for cleaning 1 for conditioning and 1 for buffing off.
This is actually quite a timely post. I just bought a bunch of leather cleaning products and conditioning for my leather jackets and boots.
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Most of this is for the leather jackets I own and have been abusing to heck with some water damage and snow damage. Boots that need a good cleaning and conditioning. And my old leather wallet that is looking like an old leather rag.
Right off the bat I can tell you that this can cleaned up and looking good again. You might have to use some more advance techniques to get it looking brand new. But let’s try this first before we talk about more technical leather repair suggestions. I recommend watching this video on YouTube. It’s not me in the video, but it gives you a good idea of how something so dirty/damaged can look new again. Instead of Lexol, I personally use the Chemical Guys leather cleaner and conditioner combo. Nothing wrong with Lexol though. I started off on that brand when learning the ins and outs on detailing. Maybe pick up some good Microfiber (MF) towels too. Let me know if that works for you and if not, head on over to r/AutoDetailing and we’ll take care of you.
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You might need a new ass, TBH. My leather wallet has been in my back pocket for over a decade, and only smells like leather. ;-)
They have leather cleaner available.
Something like this, perhaps? Or maybe something to mask the bad smell with a leather-scent, like this?
I don't have Lexol at the moment but will buy some since it's not too expensive. I also have this product which I use to clean and condition my car's leather seats. You think it would do any harm? I currently have coconut oil at my disposal as well, I might apply a really thin layer to test it out.
I actually don't mind the darkened color since I do like the color of Amber Harness too. However, I went with copper because it looks better to me and If i want it dark I can always oil it to achieve a darker shade (based on what I've read). Since it will fade over time, I don't have any issues with the coloring :).
I'm planning to write a post in the interior soon but for now...
The first step is to give everything a really good going over with a vacuum. This is where you need to spend most of your time. Almost everything that's not leather can be cleaned with an All Purpose Cleaner (UK link and US link):
Spray it on, agitate with a brush (ordinary paint brush will do). Then...
If it's fabric - vacuum with a wet-dry vac (use a cloth if you don't have one)
If it's trim - wipe dry with a microfibre (UK link and US link)
To protect things I really like 303 Aerospace Protectant... it protects against fading caused by UV radiation (UK link and US link)
Leather is a different kettle of fish and you need to use a cleaner then a conditioner (UK link and US link)
Have you tried/do you use their 2 step/2 bottle or single bottle product?
Seems like the separate steps would be better, but if their all in one bottle does the same job then why not?!
I used the bundle.
CG try every angle to market their products. It just confuses everybody. In that bundle its basically their nonsense APC and a leather conditioner. The nonsense APC is so strong that you can probably dilute it and extend the value. For example, it removed caked on engine grease from my brother in-law's leather with two strokes. Example.
Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner and Conditioner about once a month. Takes an hour, and I'll do it while I watch tv
Best thing to do is keep them clean and conditioned. I like the Chemical Guy's stuff (https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-Leather-Conditioner-Complete/dp/B001TJ3HUG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1496751911&sr=8-5&keywords=car+leather+conditioner) but any leather conditioner should do.
Remember, leather is just skin, don't let it dry out! Condition the leather every couple months.
I use chemical guys cleaner and conditioner and am very happy with it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TJ3HUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_w3kQybTHD65H4
Hmm, I use their leather cleaner, then the conditioner. Keeps the leather supple. Shampoo for the carpets, and generic cleaner for the door sills.
https://www.amazon.ca/Chemical-Guys-Leather-Conditioner-Complete/dp/B001TJ3HUG/ref=pd_sim_263_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A4SFHC2H7HPTZY06GBY3
In general for leather seats, after you get the mold remediated and the seats dry, I'd use a good quality leather cleaner and then a leather conditioner. This stuff from Chemical Guys is pretty good and it is leather scented if you want to boost the leather smell too.
I've been pretty happy with this kit. got the green fuzzy brush and some of their blue block towels too.
http://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-SPI_109_16-Conditioner-Complete/dp/B001TJ3HUG/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1464311150&sr=8-12&keywords=chemical+guys
I just use a wet wash cloth. I don't really like shiny seats. Whatever you do, do not use any foaming cleaners or glass cleaner, it ruins leather.
Edit: Chemical Guys VRP is good stuff as well, or you can use their leather cleaner and conditioner. It doesn't usually leave an oily slippery surface.
Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner and Conditioner Complete Leather Care Kit (16 oz) (2 Items) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TJ3HUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0nbwDbFHCQCMQ
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