Is Your Leather Thirsty Too?

Yearofthe1 · 03-18-2009, 07:59 PM

So I've been using the Lexol line of leather care, and I don't have any complaints about Lexol at all. The cleaner works very well and the conditioner seems to be doing its job.

I have noticed though that my leather sucks the conditioner stuff right up. The directions on the Lexol bottle state that I should be wiping off any extra left behind, but there's nothing to wipe up! I can actually watch the leather change from slightly shiny when I first apply to normal looking within 30-45 seconds. Is this normal?

I do have grey leather, so it requires a bit more care since dirt shows up much quicker. Could the color be making a difference?

former · 03-18-2009, 11:51 PM

Same here - with the same color combo. I compliment your taste.

I still wipe it down though because I think the light color makes it difficult to see the excess. I did notice the last time I did it, number 3 if my memory holds, there was more excess, so I think I'm catching up.

My last car had a different leather type and our 3 series is also a different color and type so it is really hard to directly compare. I suspect that it is harder to see the excess with the grey leather. In addition, I also believe that newer leather is thirstier and so might just soak it up a lot more. I'm content to wait and see because I've always had wonderful results with Lexol.

ad78 · 03-19-2009, 06:57 AM

im a lexol user too, but mine is coral red. same here it seems our leather suck the lexol quickly. i like though because it is not greasy.

ruffstik · 03-19-2009, 07:15 AM

I need a a good leather cleaner....can this Lexol be found anywhere?

Mutilator · 03-19-2009, 07:27 AM

I've also got the Gray Boston leather and have not cleaned it yet... so it's time. Does anyone know if our leather is coated or not?

I ask because I've got some 303 that I've used for years on my vinyl and it says it is safe for coated leather as well. If it's safe, I'd probably just use that. If not then I'll get some cleaner & conditioner which would bring up another question... can you use leather products on vinyl or do I need to feel around and see what's leather and what's not?

Sorry for the noob questions... I've done quite a bit of detailing... but never had a car with leather seats.

matt · 03-19-2009, 09:17 AM

In with Terra, I use Zymöl cleaner & conditioner.

Works perfect for me, doing it every month, no grease at all and the most important NO SMELL from the product...

But it sucks that the leather on my drivers seat (ass area) became smooth...
it used to be more rough, now its all gone

Tom K. · 03-20-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt

In with Terra, I use Zymöl cleaner & conditioner.

Works perfect for me, doing it every month, no grease at all and the most important NO SMELL from the product...

+1 for the odorless Zymöl Treat conditioner.

Tom

rcracer_tx · 03-20-2009, 08:09 PM

Be very careful with leather conditioners. Using them too much can lead to the leather wearing out prematurely. I have noticed though that the leather is very thirsty

PA135i · 03-22-2009, 02:31 PM

LeatherZ.com has a good write up on how to treat leather. Twice a year for conditioning and a monthly wipe. If conditioned too frequently it will shorten the life.

03-18-2009, 07:59 PM	#1
Yearofthe1 An ex-addict :-( 33 Rep 691 Posts Drives: VFR1200F Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N. Va. iTrader: (1)	Is Your Leather Thirsty Too? So I've been using the Lexol line of leather care, and I don't have any complaints about Lexol at all. The cleaner works very well and the conditioner seems to be doing its job. I have noticed though that my leather sucks the conditioner stuff right up. The directions on the Lexol bottle state that I should be wiping off any extra left behind, but there's nothing to wipe up! I can actually watch the leather change from slightly shiny when I first apply to normal looking within 30-45 seconds. Is this normal? I do have grey leather, so it requires a bit more care since dirt shows up much quicker. Could the color be making a difference? __________________ 135i Montego Blue, Grey Boston Leather, MT, Sport Package, Premium Package, Navi, Premium Sound, Heated Seats, iPod. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] We search for certainty and call what we find destiny. Everything is possible, yet only one thing happens. -Michael and Ellen Kaplan
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03-18-2009, 11:51 PM	#2
former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	Same here - with the same color combo. I compliment your taste. I still wipe it down though because I think the light color makes it difficult to see the excess. I did notice the last time I did it, number 3 if my memory holds, there was more excess, so I think I'm catching up. My last car had a different leather type and our 3 series is also a different color and type so it is really hard to directly compare. I suspect that it is harder to see the excess with the grey leather. In addition, I also believe that newer leather is thirstier and so might just soak it up a lot more. I'm content to wait and see because I've always had wonderful results with Lexol. __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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03-19-2009, 06:57 AM	#3
ad78 Yr1OfD1 107 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	im a lexol user too, but mine is coral red. same here it seems our leather suck the lexol quickly. i like though because it is not greasy.
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03-19-2009, 07:15 AM	#4
ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	I need a a good leather cleaner....can this Lexol be found anywhere?
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03-19-2009, 07:27 AM	#5
Mutilator Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 09 AW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I've also got the Gray Boston leather and have not cleaned it yet... so it's time. Does anyone know if our leather is coated or not? I ask because I've got some 303 that I've used for years on my vinyl and it says it is safe for coated leather as well. If it's safe, I'd probably just use that. If not then I'll get some cleaner & conditioner which would bring up another question... can you use leather products on vinyl or do I need to feel around and see what's leather and what's not? Sorry for the noob questions... I've done quite a bit of detailing... but never had a car with leather seats.
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03-19-2009, 09:17 AM	#6
matt Captain 61 Rep 613 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	In with Terra, I use Zymöl cleaner & conditioner. Works perfect for me, doing it every month, no grease at all and the most important NO SMELL from the product... But it sucks that the leather on my drivers seat (ass area) became smooth... it used to be more rough, now its all gone __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3
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03-20-2009, 08:09 PM	#8
rcracer_tx Banned 55 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Be very careful with leather conditioners. Using them too much can lead to the leather wearing out prematurely. I have noticed though that the leather is very thirsty
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03-22-2009, 02:31 PM	#9
PA135i Brigadier General 968 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	LeatherZ.com has a good write up on how to treat leather. Twice a year for conditioning and a monthly wipe. If conditioned too frequently it will shorten the life.
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