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I condition my leather seats, but haven't cleaned them. Do I need to clean?

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Old 04-18-2004, 03:06 PM
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Default I condition my leather seats, but haven't cleaned them. Do I need to clean?

I don't think the seats are dirty, but how do you tell? I have a TT with amber baseball interior. Should I clean the seats even if they don't look dirty? I use Lexol and Meguiars Gold Class. I like the smell of Meguiars and it has a UV protectant, unlike Lexol.

Well, maybe I've answered my own question. Meguiars is a cleaner/conditioner. Maybe that's all I need.
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Default I prefer the 2 stage cleaner + conditioner.

So if that's what you're using, yes, clean them first.

It's similar to the concept of a cleaner wax, vs. using separate products for separate tasks. Personally, I think it's better to remove the filth first, then apply the conditioner.
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Default Eventually you may see dirt on the seat and need to clean them. I clean about once a year.

<ul><li><a href="http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/leclcoex.html">Lexol Story</a></li></ul>
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Default how about using leather wipes to clean the seat?

I have never tried it but think that it might be ok for surface cleaning before you condition and properly clean the seats.

anyone ever use this, please comment.
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Default even if they don't *look* dirty, they will get dirty.

Just the oils and salt from your body need to get cleaned from the leather from time to time.
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