What product is the best? What is the procedure? What should my expectations be for results (timelines, changes, $$, etc)?
I have a 1987 jag with beautiful looking light colored leather, but much of it is hard and can crease when you poke it. I'm worried it's easy to damage in it's current state, and if I can bring it back to soft I'd love to. I've heard good things about leatherique, but struggling a bit to find good solid info.
I used Lexol for about 13 years. Been very happy with them.
2 years ago I switched to Weiman Leather conditioner/cleaner, and have been equally as happy. Going forward, Weiman is my choice.
Good timing for this as this is relevant to my related efforts to find a good conditioner for a leather sofa and loveseat.
I saw other older threads mentioning Venetian shoe conditioner and a couple other products. It will be interesting to see if there are any additions or updates.
My wife uses Bick's
dude, I just watched an episode of "Car SOS" where they refurbed some seriously cracked, haggard, done-for black leather seats and they came out gorgeous. The process wasn't covered in depth, but there was sanding (yeah, with sandpaper) and then treating with liquids involved. This was WAY beyond what Lexol or some other sauce is capable of. It absolutely blew my mind and I'd love to know more. I think it was the episode with the white Rover P6 in the first season. It's available on Disney + (and a pretty decent show.)
English leather is surface dyed so as it wears it shows 'cracks' in the colour. First you need to recondition it. Connloy's Hide Food si excellent for that and it will usually take several applications over time. Then you can redye the cracks using a product like those sold by Woolies. I used that on a 1960s Jensen that had leather like a rock and it worked beautifully. They will also coulor match for you if you send them a snip from under a seat.
Be patient - there is no such thing as rub on/rub off instant gratification in this game.
See https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/category/117/leather-renovation
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