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I'm going to be putting in a new set of ap1 oem seats into my 2002 sk2 shortly. In order to keep them looking good for a long time what leather conditioner/cleaner and protectant would you guys recommend ?. My original set weren't well maintained by the previous owners.

I think it would be good to have some UV protection on the seats but I don't see it mentioned in too many of the products out there. Right now I've been looking at the Lexol, Leather Masters, and Leatherique lines. Any preferences between these products ? or feel free to recommend any other. Any replies would be great, thanks.
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I use 303 on the seats, 6 years old and they look new.
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Originally Posted by OldDog
I use 303 on the seats, 6 years old and they look new.
I love 303 and use it on all my vinyl, but I've heard from a few people that warn against using vinyl protectant on leather. I know 303 is a great UV protector though and it is easy to find.
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I use the Lexol Cleaner followed by Lexol Conditioner.

They both work well and are readily available
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i like lexol too... and several others, but my fav is still townsends. have a bunch of it that will last me awhile. havent bought any in awhile-
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i use lexol as well but i dont like it,.....it seems too greasy/sticky for a little bit afterwards and i always find a spot i missed in the sun
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Originally Posted by sillyboybmxer
i use lexol as well but i dont like it,.....it seems too greasy/sticky for a little bit afterwards and i always find a spot i missed in the sun
Do you buff with a microfiber cloth after each process. I find that effective for removing any residue. I prefer Lexol for the leather. I use it on my Lexus and it comes out great.
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I bought a Meguiar leather kit

I hope it's good

the Aloe shampoo and conditioner
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Pinnacle and Meguiars seem to contain UV protectors in their formulas, but I don't see it listed in any of the formulas from the higher end leather companies, seems odd ?.

I'm kinda liking what I see from Leatherique, sounds like a pretty nice system, you actually clean the leather after it is conditioned as the conditioner displaces the dirt and unwanted stuff. A different way to approach it.
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I use a basic Einszett kit. Pretty pleased with the results so far.


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