How do you keep the Leather in a Matt finish condition?

barflux · 03-09-2002, 04:40 AM

How do you keep the Leather in a Matt finish condition, like when you first got your car. I don't like it shiny.

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rp430 · 03-09-2002, 11:08 AM

Using a leather conditioner/preserver like Lexol or the stuff I have switched to from Griot's Garage will return the finish to the original look if buffed off properly. However, I have found that with extensive use, the leather surface will become "burnished" by your butt sliding around as you get in and out. This will add the unwanted shine to the leather finish. I have found this to be so with the leather in my daily driver (Nissan Pathfinder). The conditioner will dull the shine, but after about a week of use, the shine begins to return. Granted, the leather finish on the Mercedes seats is duller than on the Nissan to begin with, but I fear that in time it will begin to become "butt polished" too.

barflux · 03-09-2002, 11:33 AM

rp430

Where can you buy either, I live in London and travel to LA (Irvine) often for short periods. Shops or Internet?

Many Thanks

Nick

rp430 · 03-09-2002, 06:45 PM

Nick,
I believe Lexol is available at any good auto suppy house. The Griot's stuff is only obtainable from them mailorder through their website or if you happen to be in Tacoma, Washinton.
Web site: http://www.griotsgarage.com/

barflux · 03-09-2002, 08:38 PM

I look forward too getting them both later in April when I fly to LA.

Regards

Nick

JustinTRW · 04-01-2002, 01:54 PM

Lexol is good, but the smell is not. I have since switched to Pinnacle, which works equally as well, but it smells much nicer. Pinnacle also leaves a matte finish, whereas Lexol will be more shiny.

barflux · 04-01-2002, 05:42 PM

as above

MercManiac · 04-01-2002, 07:14 PM

Get the Girots leather cleaner/condtioner.....it's the best on the market.

03-09-2002, 11:08 AM	#2
rp430 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northern NY Posts: 127 Drives: 2002 CLK 430 Coupe	Using a leather conditioner/preserver like Lexol or the stuff I have switched to from Griot's Garage will return the finish to the original look if buffed off properly. However, I have found that with extensive use, the leather surface will become "burnished" by your butt sliding around as you get in and out. This will add the unwanted shine to the leather finish. I have found this to be so with the leather in my daily driver (Nissan Pathfinder). The conditioner will dull the shine, but after about a week of use, the shine begins to return. Granted, the leather finish on the Mercedes seats is duller than on the Nissan to begin with, but I fear that in time it will begin to become "butt polished" too. __________________ rp430 2002 CLK 430 Coupe Brilliant Silver/Charcoal K3, K4, CD Changer

03-09-2002, 06:45 PM	#4
rp430 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northern NY Posts: 127 Drives: 2002 CLK 430 Coupe	Nick, I believe Lexol is available at any good auto suppy house. The Griot's stuff is only obtainable from them mailorder through their website or if you happen to be in Tacoma, Washinton. Web site: http://www.griotsgarage.com/ __________________ rp430 2002 CLK 430 Coupe Brilliant Silver/Charcoal K3, K4, CD Changer

03-09-2002, 08:38 PM	#5
barflux Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: London & Southern California Posts: 227 Drives: CLK 320 Avantgarde	Thanks rp430 I look forward too getting them both later in April when I fly to LA. Regards Nick

04-01-2002, 01:54 PM	#6
JustinTRW MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,080 Drives: C32 AMG	Lexol is good, but the smell is not. I have since switched to Pinnacle, which works equally as well, but it smells much nicer. Pinnacle also leaves a matte finish, whereas Lexol will be more shiny. __________________ Regards, Justin

04-01-2002, 05:42 PM	#7
barflux Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: London & Southern California Posts: 227 Drives: CLK 320 Avantgarde	Where do you get that from? as above

03-09-2002, 11:33 AM	#3
barflux Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: London & Southern California Posts: 227 Drives: CLK 320 Avantgarde	rp430 Where can you buy either, I live in London and travel to LA (Irvine) often for short periods. Shops or Internet? Many Thanks Nick

04-01-2002, 07:14 PM	#8
MercManiac Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Atlanta Posts: 306 Drives: 2004 S 600	Get the Girots leather cleaner/condtioner.....it's the best on the market.

04-01-2002, 07:14 PM
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