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      10-01-2022, 06:44 PM   #1
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Lexol smells awful. Need other recommendations for leather care.

Lexol smells like a chemical, just horrible. The best way I can describe the smell is "Medical Grade Antiseptic". Another description would be "Sterile". I heard it used to smell good, but now made in China.

Is there a leather cleaner and conditioner that has a leather or new car scent?
Also wanting my black seats to dry with a satin finish after conditioning, just like when car was brand new.
Shiney and slippery is unexceptable.

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Chemical Guys Sprayable Leather
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Lexol smells like a chemical, just horrible. The best way I can describe the smell is "Medical Grade Antiseptic" Another description would be "Sterile". I heard it used to smell good, but now made in China.

Is there a leather cleaner and conditioner that has a leather or new car scent?
Also wanting my black seats to dry with a satin finish after conditioning, just like when car was brand new.
Shiney and slippery is unexceptable.
https://www.nextzettusa.com/leather-care-lederpflege/

Doesn’t smell like roses, but not bad.
Excellent cleaner and conditioner in one step.
Matt finish.
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Chemical Guys Sprayable Leather
Agreed, I like chemical guys for the interior too. Usually use only carpro products for the exterior but I'm not a fan of slippery and shiny either so I stick with the sprayable leather or total interior cleaner which I think I like better. Just avoid spraying on tint films if you have it

https://www.chemicalguys.com/total-i...SABEgL1S_D_BwE
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So far I've been using Gtechniq L1 Leather Guard and I love it. Has kept leather seats and steering wheel matt and looking new. A plus is it lasts longer than simple protectant. I clean everything off with Tri-Clean and then use L1 Leather Guard on the seats, door cards and steering heel and use Matt dash on the dash and the door parts that aren't leather.
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Leather Honey. It's wonderful.

https://www.leatherhoney.com/
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Gyeon Leather Cleaner + Care is great as well as Colourlock. I believe Colourlock is regarded as the best hands down by most professional detailers.
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Good performer

I have been using Pinnacle for years. It really helps hydrate the leather without leaving residue. They make a good cleaner as well.
https://www.autogeek.net/pinleatcon.html
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Sonax leather. Never Chemical Guys. Please stop recommending their products.
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