Wes
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I just bought a nice used Russel Day Long Saddle with the leather inserts on top with the rectangle quilting pattern and vinyl sides! What leather conditioner do you guys recommend?
Leather Seat Conditioner recommendations?
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Lexol.
Lexol rather than a wax.....
Tried countless applications of Lexol on my classic saab seats - never improved the flexibility of the rock hard leather, maybe just too far gone.
For hard leather you need an oil that soaks in, like Neetsfoot oil, but once gone hard, it's hard to restore.
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Wes
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The leather is not hard. It is showing a few "veins" (not sure how else to describe it). It is still soft and there are no signs of it actually drying out or cracking at this point. I just want to be sure I protect it the best I can for longevity.
Lexol, in the brown bottle. You can get it at Tractor Supply.
larryg
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+1 for Lexol on leather.
BUT - my RDL is vinyl: What do you guys use on a vinyl seat - that will condition it WITHOUT making it too slippery ??
Thanks.....
BUT - my RDL is vinyl: What do you guys use on a vinyl seat - that will condition it WITHOUT making it too slippery ??
Thanks.....
jfheilman
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If I remember correctly this is what Russell recommended for my all leather seat.
https://www.cyclecare.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=130
But it might have been recommended by someone else. Anyway, its what I use on my leather and vinyl seats.
https://www.cyclecare.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=130
But it might have been recommended by someone else. Anyway, its what I use on my leather and vinyl seats.
larryg
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Looks good, but......
I went to order a small (8 oz) bottle to try,
It's $15 - plus $8.50 shipping - so one small bottle is $23.49.
At that price - No way,
edit: just found this on Ebay: 32oz with free shipping for $ 20. That's more like it....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cycle-Care...and-Rubber-Conditioner-1qt-4032-/322894629917
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Lexol has a vinyl version as well. It does make the seat a bit slippery for a few rides, but not a big deal.
I use it on all the gray plastic too.
I use it on all the gray plastic too.
Don B
If you have a reputable shoe repair shop in your area that makes or repairs leather boots, purses etc, go there for recommendation(s). My guess is that some of them also cover motorcycle seats. I have had a local auto upholstery shop recover a couple of my motorcycle seats, but don't recall ever asking the owner for care recommendations. Obviously, you don't want to use ArmorAll. I have also used Lexol cleaner and conditioner (two separate products) on my Pony's leather interior, but don't know if it's suitable for motorcycle seats or not. I assume the stock seat cover on my ST is vinyl, not leather(?)
larryg
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Lexol Leather Conditioner is not slippery - once it's dry. It soaks into the leather. I use it on the Corbin leather seat I have on my 900 Custom.
Dashboard spray on the seat and the grey plastic. May be a bit slippy for a bit, but the throttle works both ways!!
I do leatherwork on the side and this is hands down the best conditioner and water proofer I've ever seen - bought a case of it to hand out to customers for their saddle bags - I use it on my hiking boots and have never had any reason to complain whatsoever - this was the handiest link I could find
Whatever you use make sure iot does NOT have any silicone in it - you will kill the leather - it needs to breath
Whatever you use make sure iot does NOT have any silicone in it - you will kill the leather - it needs to breath
Amazon.com : Montana Pitch-Blend All Natural Leather Dressing 4oz Jar : Body Scrubs And Treatments : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Montana Pitch-Blend All Natural Leather Dressing 4oz Jar : Body Scrubs And Treatments : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
My preference is Leatherique. It's a two part system that takes a lot of time to do properly. However, the results are the best. http://www.leatherique.com/
Here's a YouTube video of the product and a review.
Here's a YouTube video of the product and a review.