[tomtom11]

i want to clean my leather and get that new car smell. is this the best product to use?

Griot's Garage 11259 Leather Care Spray Kit

[jopa489]

PB Leather Stuff smells great without being overpowering. I've also heard good things about Zaino Z-10, but haven't tried it personally.

[tomtom11]

thank you. any one else agree? or disagree?

[L3O710]

Originally Posted by tomtom11

thank you. any one else agree? or disagree?

never tried them my self but ive heard good things about:
http://www.eshine.ca/chemical_guys_s...r_16oz-843.php
and
http://www.eshine.ca/chemical_guys_s..._128oz-834.php

i was planning on getting atleast one of them my self but they were sold out when i made my orders!

[qclik]

i personally think zaino smells nothing like leather, but it depends on how is your memory about the flavor of leather smell, some of my friend said the car smells like new and some said strange smell after zaino. but besides smell, it does a great job bring back shine and soft to the leather

[PINeely]

The chemical guys leather scent is very good, as is the griots garage leather scent. Both are similar and last about the same amount of time. They aren't like new car leather smells but both are pleasant and refined.

Zaino Z9 and Z10 also leave a good scent but it's a "soft" leather smell if that makes any sense. Not like a saddle or new couch or anything. For a smell somewhat like this I'd recommend Leatherique products.

None of these is close to a new BMW smell which I assume is what you want. For that I'd actually suggest the BMW brand leather lotion. A word of caution, this product will make your car smell like ASS for a day or two after application but after that the car will smell about as close to a new BMW as the market provides.

[Rickstir]

never tried that product. I'm more interested in the care and protection versus the smell. I've tried several products and Wolfgangs Leather care works the best for me.
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-leather-combo.html

It cleans the leather, conditions it, and the seats are not slick like ice when i go to sit in the car after applying the product.

[TOGWT]

[A word of caution, this product will make your car smell like ASS for a day or two after application but after that the car will smell about as close to a new BMW as the market provides.]

ASS, yes that’s the fragrant smell I was looking for :0

If you've ever spent any time in a leather tannery you would get to hate the smell of leather.

Leather Aroma - as it turns out, what most of us think of as that "leather smell" is not really the leather itself, but was the residue of the old tanning (fat-liquoring) processes; when the processes changed for environmental reasons the smell went away. However we have become accustomed to a certain odour that is associated with luxury vehicles interiors, ‘burl wood and natural leather'.

If you like a 'leather smell' and try LTT Leather Essence is a concentrate and is therefore very strong, and will remind you of what we associate with the smell of natural leather hides. Leather Essence is a professional strength counteract ant’. Long lasting and the only synthetic product I’ve found that actually has a pleasant smell of 'leather'. I’ve tested a great number of "leather scented" deodorizers, and was not impressed. This product smells more like real leather than any product on the market. Spray onto an applicator and apply to surface (DO NOT spray directly onto surface) – LTT


New Car Smell - is the common term for the odour that comes from the combination of materials used and out gassing of vinyl plasticisers, and various adhesives ( including those used on finished leather0 that are found in new automobiles. Many health care professionals regard the volatile chemical compounds pose a health risk in such a confined area.

[Envious Eric]

I have been using chemical guys leather conditioner on most BMWs for that reason. All other cars with different leather (porsche, aston martin, lambo) I use leatherique

the CG will leather the leather slightly smoother for the first day, but it will wear off. It does not leave any residue that will transfer onto clothes. It will slightly darken the leather as well upon first application, but that blends and looks more natural over the next couple of days.

I have tried lexol, and megs leathers cleaner/conditioner and didnt like either of those too much as I wanted a dedicated cleaner, then conditioner.

[Wareagle340]

never tried leather scent, may give it a try. i've been using this for a couple months and its pretty good if you like new car scent... much better than any i've found at local auto stores.

http://www.chemicalguys.com/New_car_...air_101_16.htm

[Sniz]

Cg leather scent and PB leather stuff are both great.

Also Leatherique Pristine Clean has a good mild scent.

I sprayed Cg leather scent in my work vehicle which is cloth seats. Confused the girlfriend when she got in LOL

[roundle]

i've tried a number of products. I still prefer Lexol.

[dwells]

I use Turtle Wax Platinum Leather Conditioner. The smell is a bit much for the first day, but roll your windows down while you drive and let it air out and after that it'll be a more subtle leather smell. Does a good job softening and cleaning the leather, as well.