DK Audio

Hi, I just bought a 1997 Lexus ES300 with 100,000 miles. The leather is already starting to get small cracks. I have an Armor All gift box that includes Tire Foam, Cleaning Wipes, Original Armor All, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, and Glass cleaner. Are these any good? Thanks

steviej

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I got the same box at Xmas. not bad for a quick shine on a sunny Sat. morn.
Better brands are Mequiars and Mothers.
There are some really good leather restorers on the market. Do a search or post this question in the Auto Detailing Forum for more info.

steviej

squarehat

Armor All isn't the best thing in the world to use on leather. The petroleum in it can dry it out more, and it will leave your seats slippery. Instead, try using either Lexol (spray in brown bottle) or Zymol Cream. Alternatively, you can try Meguiar's Gold Class cream. For areas that need extra attention, you could try a speciality product like Leatherique Rejuvinator Oil or Surflex (both of which may be hard to find in stores, but easy to find on the web).

skperformance

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armour all is junk use the glass cleaner and carpet
then give the rest away
a damp cloth is way better than that stuff
it just is nice and shiny
if that is what you like
i actually use a big tub of coco butter i bought from walmart
when eever it gets hot
i lather it on and let dry for a few hours in the begining of summer
do it for 3 weeks once a week and the leather stays perfectly
it doesn't have any uv inhibitors but i don;t know if the other products even work
i love the effect affter of my seats for a whole year
although it is best to atleast do twice a year
leather is after all skin
if i had enough cash i suppose i would use glysomed hand creme that stuff is beautiful but sure is a pretty penny