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I have leathers as old as 2004 that are in great shape. Why? because I just buy plain 'ol PLEDGE, lemon or orange scent. It protects/treats leather as well as the other shit. My leather is prime because I paid big bucks for all my jackets and the 2 suits I have. I work hard to care for it since I worked hard to pay for it.

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pledge works on leather and that's what I used to use until I tried Lexol. it works way better. noticeably softer and cleaner. it conditions the leathers with the same oils they were made with at the tanner.

and it makes them smell brand new.

best part is just about any autoparts store sells lexol products.

http://www.lexol.com/product_leather_conditioner.aspx

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www.spyderleatherworks.com

Alexa will tell you everything you need to know. Return the favor by sending your repairs (or lettering, cleaning, etc.) her way.

by all accounts, she's good people. Gave me LOADS of free advice when I was shopping new suits, and she was featured in an article in road racing world about what to look for in a good set of leathers. She's as much of an expert as you'll find on race suits.

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pledge works on leather and that's what I used to use until I tried Lexol. it works way better. noticeably softer and cleaner. it conditions the leathers with the same oils they were made with at the tanner.

and it makes them smell brand new.

best part is just about any autoparts store sells lexol products.

http://www.lexol.com/product_leather_conditioner.aspx

highly recommend, I used this stuff in any car in my family that had leather and it works freaking wonders!

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I wouldnt use a furniture polish on my leather.

Silicones and waxes in the polish, though initially provide a clean and polished leather, will eventually breakdown the natural oils found in the leather.

Its good to use that stuff to break-in new leathers, but continual use will destroy your leather products.

edit: 303 Aerospace is amazing stuff to protect leathers and vinyls.

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I wouldnt use a furniture polish on my leather.

Silicones and waxes in the polish, though initially provide a clean and polished leather, will eventually breakdown the natural oils found in the leather.

Its good to use that stuff to break-in new leathers, but continual use will destroy your leather products.

sportrider mag said you can use lemon pledge on leather as a cleaner and so does the can.

http://www.pledge.com/furniture-care/

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I wouldnt use a furniture polish on my leather.

Silicones and waxes in the polish, though initially provide a clean and polished leather, will eventually breakdown the natural oils found in the leather.

Its good to use that stuff to break-in new leathers, but continual use will destroy your leather products.

edit: 303 Aerospace is amazing stuff to protect leathers and vinyls.

I've proved THAT theory wrong...NEXT.

sportrider mag said you can use lemon pledge on leather as a cleaner and so does the can.

http://www.pledge.com/furniture-care/

:plus1:

Some also think WD-40 is a lubricant...juss sayin':)

I proved that theory wrong too and probably have logged more miles on a chain raped to hell on the streets with it than someone doing the same on a waxed chain. My shit rarely stretches.

NEXT. This is fun. :D

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pledge works on leather and that's what I used to use until I tried Lexol. it works way better. noticeably softer and cleaner. it conditions the leathers with the same oils they were made with at the tanner.

and it makes them smell brand new.

best part is just about any autoparts store sells lexol products.

http://www.lexol.com/product_leather_conditioner.aspx

in all honestly, after trying out a few different products, I wouldn t recommend lexol if you're looking for an awesome product...it s pretty good in all fairness but why not try some of the best?

  • leatherique (rejuvinator and prestine clean)
  • gliptone

i recommend those 2 brand. gliptone is a little hard to procure but it s great.

I've used lexol, leatherique, gliptone and some shitty other brands

come see the awesome leather in my 150k mile car treated with leatherique and gliptone

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I have leathers as old as 2004 that are in great shape. Why? because I just buy plain 'ol PLEDGE, lemon or orange scent. It protects/treats leather as well as the other shit. My leather is prime because I paid big bucks for all my jackets and the 2 suits I have. I work hard to care for it since I worked hard to pay for it.

No I take good care of my Suit lol. I bought it used it has light rash on one side. I hang it up after every ride and clean off bugs and what not. I just didnt know if it needed a constant product added to keep the leather from drying out or something. Just more of a precautionary thing.

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in general, if Todd Cooperider, one of the top detailers in the country (think top 10...yes ten), who happens to be in Columbus says to use something...then it's worth the shot

how to use Leatherique

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/leatherique-leather-care-how-to/

the results are nothing short of stellar on leather

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I've proved THAT theory wrong...NEXT.

:plus1:

I proved that theory wrong too and probably have logged more miles on a chain raped to hell on the streets with it than someone doing the same on a waxed chain. My shit rarely stretches.

NEXT. This is fun. :D

I would respectfully disagree my friend. Just because it worked for you (during this period of time), does not mean it proves the theory wrong.

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in general, if Todd Cooperider, one of the top detailers in the country (think top 10...yes ten), who happens to be in Columbus says to use something...then it's worth the shot

how to use Leatherique

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/leatherique-leather-care-how-to/

the results are nothing short of stellar on leather

Leatherique is an amazing product among detailers and car enthusiasts.

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