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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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What do you all recommmed?

Where to get it in San Diego

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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Best way to care for your leather is to use products only when necessary. Best way to clean is with a rag and water. If you condition regularly, make sure to clean with a cleaner every time before applying conditioner. If you don't, it will build up and eventually harden and crack.

I highly recommend Zaino.
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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im using the Zaino, smells freaking amazing too!
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:11 AM
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Where can I get some?

I'm in San Diego,Ca

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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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http://www.lazaino.com
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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Chris;

Thanks I will give them a call.


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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Bruce -

I just use a wet white cotton towel to scrub them off, and use Meguiars leather conditioner from AutoZone to condition them. If you have stubborn/greasy spots try hand rubbing the spot with Formula 409 then wiping with the towel.

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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144182
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by StoreKeeper
Chris;

Thanks I will give them a call.


Rx Bruce

you wont regret it
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by chris2000ss
I order all my Zaino from them. There is a distributor closer to me, but I've built a good relationship with Ira and Robyn over the last 5 years. They are great folks!
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Don't spend big $$$ on friggen leather cleaners.

GM Leather, isn't real leather. It's coated in a urethane. All you need is some cheap meguiars/lexol whatever it may be leather cleaner.

I use commercial Zep cleaner. Makes it smell like the real stuff, and does an excellent job of cleaning the surfaces.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Really, its not real leather. So what kind of worries should I be having about it cracking and fading over time?
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Originally Posted by vMaster0fPuppets
Really, its not real leather. So what kind of worries should I be having about it cracking and fading over time?
Correct.

It will fade and crack badly if you condition frequently without cleaning each time. The conditioner builds up on the last application and fills in the pours of the leather, over time it hardens and it can no longer expand and contract. That causes cracks which turn into tears.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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So what should I be use to clean it? I've been using Meguires cleaner and conditioner.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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i've heard Zaino doesn't heal or protect against the stretch markers and creases - so I go with Lexol.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
i've heard Zaino doesn't heal or protect against the stretch markers and creases - so I go with Lexol.
Thats because no product can heal stretch marks or creases. Once they are there you're stuck with them.

Do NOT use a cleaner/conditioner combo (in 1 bottle). Each and every time you condition your seats, you must use a cleaner first. Zaino, Lexol, Meguires all have separate cleaners and conditioners. I'd suggest getting a bottle of cleaner and a bottle of conditioner.
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