07-06-2020, 09:20 AM | #23 |
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I don't know that I personally can tell that it gets absorbed all that much. I just did a test on the passenger seat in the wife's Lexus yesterday and she thought it was better, not dramatically better, but better. I guess it could just be me expecting more.
But to answer your question, in addition to the above, it does do a good job of making it FEEL soft to the touch, with a matte finish. Again, like Aboulfad, I think am looking for something to REALLY soften and hydrate so it's like brand new and not as stiff feeling when you apply pressure to it. Perhaps LM DOES do this, and I just need to apply it more often/routinely. I have seen videos of people with E92 and E46 M3's and their leather looks very soft and giving, almost stretched. I would think even those had semi-aniline leather at least, if not fully treated leather. So perhaps some of these treatments DO work, and we just need to be more vigilant. I admit I haven't treated my M3 for probably over a year at least, but then it's a Garage Queen and it hasn't been driven much. Even more so given Covid. And I haven't touched the wife's leather in couple of years, so perhaps they DO work and we just need to be more structured in our upkeep/application. I admit I am still on the fence, but I figure even if it doesn't work, I have to do SOMETHING. |
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I never had any expectations, being an avid DIY'er and having been through decades of detailing products, i know that "miracle" products do not exist. Leatherique is a very old product that i believe does amazing job on older generation worn leathers. It is possible that results could be different if an F8x owner applied Leatherique from the getgo, who knows ! Here's a pic 24hrs later on the part that I applied 2 prior coats. it looked the same when i applied it (maybe some oil soaked and/or evaporated). Last edited by aboulfad; 07-06-2020 at 10:10 AM.. |
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On a related note, a few years ago I bought some leather protection cream from the dealer. The product shape and consistency looked a lot like the Leather Masters stuff, but it was made in Italy. Well, lo and behold, judging by this maker's website, it's got to be the same stuff.
https://www.uniters.com/product-ingredients The bottles are the same, the presentation, even some product names. It must be made by Uniters and simply private-labeled for Leather Masters. And now--we can see the ingredients in each product. Lots of chemical-sounding names here. M EDIT: And...yeah there it is. They ARE Leather Masters! https://www.uniters.com/company/our-brands.html |
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@Mikster cool find. Many products contain chemicals, even LO, especially stuff to increase absorption. (DMSO)
Quoting another member, we may be doing more harm to our leather by rubbing in who knows what... he was recommending just light cleaning with distilled water. |
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I've used Leatherique since about 2011. If you read their website or communicate with them, you'll quickly see they know leather and how to care for it. It isn't just about "cleaning" the leather, it's about hydrating it. Yes, its more work and in the short run some of the other "cleaners" may do the same job. In fact, if you're going to keep your car for only a few years it might seem like too much work and hassle. However, if you want your leather to look good and stay health and supple for years, Leatherique is the ticket.
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Would you guys recommend using this on the leather that's on the dash if ones that have the optional leather dash? I've been using Aero303 (I think that's it is called) only on the leather dash.
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Aerospace 303 is another old product :-) I wouldn't use it on a F8x bcoz the car deserves "better" lol They were very well known along with Lexol for vinyl, semi-leather cleaners,... According to Leatherique, if any products applied contains silicones then it may block the oil "hydrating" and "penetrating". They recommended a gentle wipe with IPA, which personally I wouldn't do as alcohol or even 1:1 is still harsh on any leather, maybe a quick wipe is ok. |
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08-23-2023, 09:48 PM | #36 |
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I purchased leatherique a while ago. Here in Northern CA the weather has been in the 80’s. With my work schedule I currently only have one day off a week. Would it be a waste to use that day to apply the oil in the morning, let it sit until it cools off outside and then go over it with the pristine clean. I do have some wear/cracking on my drivers side bolster. And a little creasing - from dryness? - on the passenger side headrest area… off to the side. What are your thoughts?
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^^^ There is no harm to try, there’s a lot in those bottles that you could repeat it again. As detailed in the OP, I didn’t find a magical improvement but maybe it would for your seat’s leather condition.
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