new leather question - Nissan Murano

Krzydmnd · 09-04-2005, 09:03 AM

Hi~ I have a new 05 MO w/ Leather that I bought last week. Should I do anything to condition/protect the leather right away or should there be a breakin period before I go slopping goo all over it?

dmako · 09-04-2005, 09:06 AM

I don't think it hurts to condition the leather.

Remember the time the car was made, stored, shipped, stored, show the elements have been at the leather.

nissanlove · 09-04-2005, 01:25 PM

i'd go ahead and condition it right away. at the detail shop, the leather conditioning is part of our protection package and the only thing it can do for the leather is moisturize it and make it more supple.

MO in TO · 09-04-2005, 01:36 PM

Just make sure to stick with quality names likes Mothers or Meguiars........and be prepared for slippery seats for a few days as the leather will absorb what it needs, and the rest may need to be rebuffed with a dry soft cloth a day or two later.

nissanlove · 09-04-2005, 01:53 PM

will at my auto detailing job i came across a product made by Auto Glym. they make really awesome leather conditioner. we were conditoning the leather on a QX56 the other day and in an hour, all the conditioner was fully absorbed. talk about thirsty leather.

**Eric L.** · 09-04-2005, 02:34 PM

I've had good success using a leather "creme" conditioner called Lexol I think. Purchased it from Costco a few years ago and it comes with a bottle of glycerin based cleaner and the "creme" conditioner. I use it every few months.

I also bought some Armor All Leather Conditioning Cloths. I know a lot of people here don't like Armor All, but honestly I've been using their products for 15 years now and never once had a problem with it.

Flip · 09-04-2005, 07:03 PM

I've been using Lexol on an Audi A4 and will be using it on the 05' MO from now on. I apply the pH cleaner first followed by the leather conditioner. Works great

Krzydmnd · 09-04-2005, 07:17 PM

thanks for the great info, all. First car w/ leather so I want to make sure it lasts a looong time.

GripperDon · 09-04-2005, 08:12 PM

I love this stuff http://www.leatherique.com/

Both the Pristine cleaner and the rejuvenator oil

Frank came by a few days ago to get the free air deflector and commented a couple of time as to how soft my leather was.

nissanlove · 09-04-2005, 09:00 PM

i've herd about that stuff but also herd that it's kind of expensive

FastEddy · 09-15-2005, 10:59 AM

I have been using Lexol for many years. I was first turned on to it by the detailer when I purchased my wifes C320 and have never looked back.

The cleaner and conditioner make for quick work. The best part is we don't slide off the seats onto the floor when she hits the brakes.

Whatever you choose, (there are other great products on the market) make sure it is Ph Neutral and had sunblock.

The other thing I use that is the Cats Meow is a California Duster. With one wipe it takes all the "White Specks" Off the black leather. Its worth every penny of the $9.99 it costs now. I have had mine for 5 years and its still like new.

GripperDon · 09-15-2005, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nissanlove
i've herd about that stuff but also herd that it's kind of expensive

I have used them "ALL" and I literally mean that and in this case I got what I paid for!

nissanlove · 09-15-2005, 02:38 PM

grip if it's good enough for you then i guess i might just have to try it out to soften up the leather. do you do the massage hand application as suggested on the website??

GripperDon · 09-15-2005, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nissanlove
grip if it's good enough for you then i guess i might just have to try it out to soften up the leather. do you do the massage hand application as suggested on the website??

I bought the "Pristine" If you ask a bunch of questions about the "rejunivator oil" and comment about the price she will GIVE you a sample bottle for free.

I put it on with my hand in a slip-on rubber latex glove, ONLY to make the oil go further, not to protect my hand. It is great stuff, Also for leather furiniture in the home.

FastEddy · 09-15-2005, 03:12 PM

Well, I just tossed them $45.00 for a set of products. Im hoping its as good as you / they say it is.

How long did you let it sit on the MO?
Did you turn on the seat heaters?

09-04-2005, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Krzydmnd Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 95	new leather question Hi~ I have a new 05 MO w/ Leather that I bought last week. Should I do anything to condition/protect the leather right away or should there be a breakin period before I go slopping goo all over it?

09-04-2005, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
dmako Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 834	I don't think it hurts to condition the leather. Remember the time the car was made, stored, shipped, stored, show the elements have been at the leather. __________________ 2003 Murano SL AWD, Sheer Silver/Cafe latte. Leather Pkg/Premium Pkg/Sunroof/Dynamic Ctrl/Nav/X-Pel Rebuilt alternator

09-04-2005, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	i'd go ahead and condition it right away. at the detail shop, the leather conditioning is part of our protection package and the only thing it can do for the leather is moisturize it and make it more supple. __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

09-04-2005, 01:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
MO in TO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Canada Posts: 180	Just make sure to stick with quality names likes Mothers or Meguiars........and be prepared for slippery seats for a few days as the leather will absorb what it needs, and the rest may need to be rebuffed with a dry soft cloth a day or two later. __________________ <font color=chocolate>SOLD after 170,000 trouble free kilometers and replaced it with a Lexus GS450H (339 HP hybrid). Gone but not forgotten! </font> 2003 SL Sunlit Copper / (formerly) Black Cloth / Sunroof / Canadian Version / Cargo Liner / Bumper Protector <font color=chocolate>Modifications:</font> Color Keyed Dawn Body Side Moldings / Katzkin Aftermarket "Autumn" Full Leather Interior (same as instrument illumination colour) / JWT Pop Charger / Factory Hitch / OEM HID Headlight Conversion / SE Rims finished in Millenium Black Chrome by LA Wheel and Tire / Toyo Proxes ST 255/60/18 High Performance Summer Tires, (awesome!) <font color=chocolate>Winter:</font> 2004 350Z 17" - 6 spoke Winter Rims / 235/65/17 Continental 4x4 WinterContact Performance Snow Tires

09-04-2005, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	will at my auto detailing job i came across a product made by Auto Glym. they make really awesome leather conditioner. we were conditoning the leather on a QX56 the other day and in an hour, all the conditioner was fully absorbed. talk about thirsty leather. __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

09-04-2005, 02:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	I've had good success using a leather "creme" conditioner called Lexol I think. Purchased it from Costco a few years ago and it comes with a bottle of glycerin based cleaner and the "creme" conditioner. I use it every few months. I also bought some Armor All Leather Conditioning Cloths. I know a lot of people here don't like Armor All, but honestly I've been using their products for 15 years now and never once had a problem with it. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

09-04-2005, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Flip Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 19	I've been using Lexol on an Audi A4 and will be using it on the 05' MO from now on. I apply the pH cleaner first followed by the leather conditioner. Works great

09-04-2005, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Krzydmnd Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 95	thanks for the great info, all. First car w/ leather so I want to make sure it lasts a looong time.

09-04-2005, 08:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	I love this stuff http://www.leatherique.com/ Both the Pristine cleaner and the rejuvenator oil Frank came by a few days ago to get the free air deflector and commented a couple of time as to how soft my leather was. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

09-04-2005, 09:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	i've herd about that stuff but also herd that it's kind of expensive __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

09-15-2005, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
FastEddy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 165	I have been using Lexol for many years. I was first turned on to it by the detailer when I purchased my wifes C320 and have never looked back. The cleaner and conditioner make for quick work. The best part is we don't slide off the seats onto the floor when she hits the brakes. Whatever you choose, (there are other great products on the market) make sure it is Ph Neutral and had sunblock. The other thing I use that is the Cats Meow is a California Duster. With one wipe it takes all the "White Specks" Off the black leather. Its worth every penny of the $9.99 it costs now. I have had mine for 5 years and its still like new.

09-15-2005, 02:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	grip if it's good enough for you then i guess i might just have to try it out to soften up the leather. do you do the massage hand application as suggested on the website?? __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

09-15-2005, 03:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
FastEddy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 165	Well, I just tossed them $45.00 for a set of products. Im hoping its as good as you / they say it is. How long did you let it sit on the MO? Did you turn on the seat heaters?

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