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Jul 19, 2007 | 09:52 AM

Lifewith40Valves

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Leather restoration

Does anybody have any suggestions for conditioning and cleaning leather seating? Just have some minor creases that I'd like to smooth out - or at least make less noticeable. Thanks!

Jul 19, 2007 | 10:34 AM

scout2

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Re: Leather restoration

I'm just getting started with the audis again after a few years hiatus, but for my leather seated cars I almost always go with Meguiar's gold class and have been very happy for years.

-Jeff

Jul 19, 2007 | 10:39 AM

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I highly doubt you can remove the creases, but Zaino makes a great leather cleaner/conditioner. You

may also want to cross-post your question on the "Detailing" forum.

Jul 19, 2007 | 10:55 AM

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Lexol Cleaner followed by Lexol Conditioner

With some rubbing I can often get minor creases to go away orf at least recede a lot, as long as the leather surface hasn't started cracking. A lot of what is visible in a lot of creases is dirt and grime, so a cleaning makes it less obvious in any case.

Jul 19, 2007 | 11:40 AM

Murph

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I only use Griots Garage and have excellent results + as BD said...

your cars smells like a Coach Store when you're done. I tried Lexol and some of the others and I found Griot's Garage to be the best IMO.<ul><li><a href="http://www.griotsgarage.com">http://www.griotsgarage.com</a</li></ul>

Jul 19, 2007 | 12:45 PM

muzzy996

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Leatherique works well for me to soften things up but as far as creases go . .

I doubt you can fully get rid of them. Making them softer though will help reduce chance of cracking and possibly deminish their appearance.

I hear Spinnybeck (sp?) is good too.