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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
you don't need to do it that often. with minimal care once every 4months your leather will stay soft for a long long time. don't use any harsh cleaners and don't "rub" it will take the dye out if the leather hasn't been cared for in the past.

lexol or similar condition (apply by hand) every 3-4 months is all you really need.
cool! i will get some lexol this week thanks :thumbup: do you think the cracks on there will look better after conditioning?
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by lil_1_2002
cool! i will get some lexol this week thanks :thumbup: do you think the cracks on there will look better after conditioning?
A bit better, the added moisture is good but nothing beats a professional place that repairs leather imo.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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A bit better, the added moisture is good but nothing beats a professional place that repairs leather imo.
repair how? like reupholster?
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by lil_1_2002
repair how? like reupholster?
yeah, i had a crack in the accord's seat and took it in. they do a good job.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by evolution
yeah, i had a crack in the accord's seat and took it in. they do a good job.
crack like my seat above?
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lil_1_2002
cool! i will get some lexol this week thanks :thumbup: do you think the cracks on there will look better after conditioning?
not much if at all. you have to get this special leather treatment stuff and you first clean the leather, then you apply the stuff and wait 12hrs. the problem is, it has to be fucking hot in order for the stuff to work. some where around 120-150f. your best bet is pick a hot day and hopefully have time to do the cleaning before the day and hope for the best.

it's a long and tedious process but i've seen cracked leather look brand new after that (the guy also dyed the leather again) to get rid of the cracks there is no other way. no conditioner will make any sort of visible difference. remember conditioner is to keep the leather in the "good condition" if the leather if cracked, you have to repair it.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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yeah, i had a crack in the accord's seat and took it in. they do a good job.
cracks and wrinkles are two big different things. winkles it will help, cracks it will not.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
cracks and wrinkles are two big different things. winkles it will help, cracks it will not.
yea my bad i have wrinkles... maybe in a few months when it warms up i'll have my hookup at honda detail the whole thing :hs: professional FTW
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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cloth > *
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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The only leather things i own are a belt and my wallet.



so never h:
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