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      01-10-2015, 01:58 AM   #1
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SO interior and Lexol?

This afternoon I decided to get my car detailed, and after telling the guy do not touch my seats he decided to condition it with what possibly might be Lexol.

After sliding around my seat, I got home and quickly tried to remove it with water and a microfiber towel. Some of the shine is gone, but I really want that factory matte feel back.

Any suggestions?
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This afternoon I decided to get my car detailed, and after telling the guy do not touch my seats he decided to condition it with what possibly might be Lexol.

After sliding around my seat, I got home and quickly tried to remove it with water and a microfiber towel. Some of the shine is gone, but I really want that factory matte feel back.

Any suggestions?
Eeek! Don't use water on leather - it dries it out! I haven't used Lexol before but generally once the conditioner fully dries, your leather should return to normal.
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      01-10-2015, 11:22 AM   #3
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This afternoon I decided to get my car detailed, and after telling the guy do not touch my seats he decided to condition it with what possibly might be Lexol.

After sliding around my seat, I got home and quickly tried to remove it with water and a microfiber towel. Some of the shine is gone, but I really want that factory matte feel back.

Any suggestions?
Eeek! Don't use water on leather - it dries it out! I haven't used Lexol before but generally once the conditioner fully dries, your leather should return to normal.
Thanks
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      01-10-2015, 12:24 PM   #4
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I have used the lexol conditioner and found it ti be matte after it dries. You can buff it with a dry microfiber
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      01-10-2015, 12:41 PM   #5
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I have used the lexol conditioner and found it ti be matte after it dries. You can buff it with a dry microfiber
Thank you. It looks a lot better this morning.
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      01-10-2015, 09:52 PM   #6
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I only use Leather Masters. Leaves a duller finish than Lexol.

http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Master.../dp/B003EFWFJC
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      01-10-2015, 10:07 PM   #7
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I only use Leather Masters. Leaves a duller finish than Lexol.

http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Master.../dp/B003EFWFJC
Ordered it. Thanks
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      01-12-2015, 10:47 PM   #8
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I used leather master (soft cleaner then vital) on mine 2 weeks ago. It brings rich black color back without any artificial shine. I didn't use protection cream.
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      01-13-2015, 09:57 AM   #9
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Lexol is a fine product. Just buff it more.
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      01-13-2015, 10:53 PM   #10
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Zaino makes a great leather cleaner and conditioner as well, i have used it for years and leather has always looked great. No shine matte finish.
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