Leather Re-conditioner Recommendations

[wings&wheels]

Hi all. Looking for experiences and recommendations on leather conditioner for a late '70's German, non-coated leather interior. The interior is in excellent condition, but the leather is very dry, most likely not having been conditioned for the past ~20 years. No cracks or tears, just a few scuffs that I will be leaving. I want to get the seats especially softened a bit before I start using the vehicle. I am looking for something to penetrate and soften beyond my maintenance go-to's of Lexol and Gliptone, if needed. I do not have a lot of experience with "bringing back" leather beyond some light repair, cleaning and routine maintenance conditioning.

 

[GMBoy]

My go to:

https://www.griotsgarage.com/leathe...yqbEj5iJzEV3QDg4Et3sT4cHRYB1m2srEd_VNyNvrYGY4

 

[anderson]

might not be the best quality choice out there but i love the smell of the surf city voodoo leather conditioner.

 

[CleanSump]

I'm a Lexol fan myself. I've even used it on dried out leather sporting equipment straps. Been using it for a couple of decades on Mercedes and BMW car seats. There's probably some oil based restorer that's better if the Lexol doesn't work.

 

[CleanSump]

might not be the best quality choice out there but i love the smell of the surf city voodoo leather conditioner.

Actually, I just looked at your link and think it might be better at rejuvenating than Lexol if the leather is really dry.

 

[Passport1]

Neatsfoot oil reconditioned my old baseball gloves. It might darken your leather a bit but it is proven to recondition it.

 

[Ronsant]

Pecard https://www.pecard.com/pages/homepage

I use their products for all my leather motorcycle and car leather.

 

[oldcodger]

Ballistol? I have used it on leather straps and boots.

 

[CleanSump]

The big thing is to get a leather conditioner that is designed for use on carseat or motorcycle seats so you don't get a slick, slide on surface. Slicks seats aren't so bad with seat belts on, but really bad when riding. Also, oils can ruin clothes.

 

[Gebo]

Leatherique is the best I have found. 2 step process.

 

[Escape08]

I applied aloe vera moisturizing hand lotion on the leather seats of my 1985 318i back in 80s. For some reason the leather didn't crack on extreme high Texas heat. I applied the moisturizer on the leather seats every time I clean the car.

 

[loneryder]

Pecard https://www.pecard.com/pages/homepage

I use their products for all my leather motorcycle and car leather.

This! It's made for your situation. Not expensive either.

 

[RooflessVW]

Leatherique is the best I have found. 2 step process.

Still the best

 

[JHZR2]

Leatherique is the best I have found. 2 step process.

Agree on using leatherique.

 

[RBT]

Leatherique is the best I have found. 2 step process.

Quoting for emphasis.

 

[wings&wheels]

Thank you all. I am leaning towards Leatherique. Cheers

 

[RooflessVW]

Thank you all. I am leaning towards Leatherique. Cheers

Has anyone suggested Leatherique?

 

[Kira]

Neatsfoot oil reconditioned my old baseball gloves. It might darken your leather a bit but it is proven to recondition it.

Raw or boiled?
Boiled dries faster (so don't use it on a sharpening stone).
Also, has anyone ever used neatsfoot oil on leather upholstery?

 

[1lieutenant]

Leatherique is the best I have found. 2 step process.

Absolutely! Let the oil soak into the leather reconditioning it and pushing out any dirt, contaminants, etc. Follow with the cleaner to remove any excess oil. Leaves the leather soft and clean. In my experience it did not darken the leather. Just left it with a soft glow. Still, always check in an inconspicuous location.

 

[TomYoung]

Another vote for Leatherique. I would note that this product's directions are counter-intuitive, but you gotta go with it. I would also, unhelpfully, note that this stuff works a hundred times better when things are as warm as possible. Lastly, if there is any damage or wear beyond lack of lubrication, the Leatherique color products are also great, and absolutely the right first step for German vat-dyed leather.