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Old 07-30-2007, 06:06 AM
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Best products to use on leather interiors?

Hi guys

I have the factory Recaro/dark-light grey panther leather interior. The smart guys at Mini put the light grey on the seating surfaces, although it looks awesome... It's a pain in the butt to keep perfectly clean.

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What do you guys use on your precious leather interiors? I'm looking for a cleaner and conditioner that will maintain the soft supple feel of the panther leather?

Suggestions welcome!

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Call Heather at Detailers Paradise to see when they will be releasing their new leather product. I tested it on the forty cows that were used to make the Expedition's seats and I really like it.
If it is too long I can also recommend the Zaino leather care products - smell great and work even better.
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I used the Four Star Cleaner and Conditioners yesterday on the grey MINI leather seats. They worked well, brought back the rich, dark grey color. And the conditioner softened them up and left them protected.
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I use the Zaino leather soft spray cleaner (Z-9) and their conditioner (Z-10), leather in a bottle. They work great!!
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Griot's LeatherCare every 2months or so, LeatherCare spray about every
other week. the spray is fantastic. easy on, easy off, matte finish.
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