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A friend of mine just purchased a 2016 Chrysler 300 with leather interior and I was wondering what would be a good choice to clean and protect it?
Thanks

I like the "Mothers" line of products. but Mequires has a really good reputation.

Ken, it depends on what he's trying to fix. Here's one source that spells out the process for really cleaning leathers tanned to be soft and supple - Leather Cleaning - How To Guide - Leather Repair Company

There's no one size fits all, spray and wipe product that's the answer to really cleaning and conditioning good leather.

I've really been happy with the Meguiars leather cleaners and conditioners. I was going to get a sample of the mother's stuff at goodguys this weekend but they were out.

Thanks fellows, I'll show him the results and let him decide.

Showing my age . . .
For cleaning - Saddle Soap It will fix even the worst problems.
For protection - Leather conditioner from similar manufacturer. Thick rub in kind.
Both available at most feed stores and saddle shops.

These are serious products and can be supplemented between applications by the thin spray on products the other guys noted.

Thanks, getting old I don't know why I didn't think of that.

Originally Posted by Scooting

Showing my age . . .
For cleaning - Saddle Soap It will fix even the worst problems.
For protection - Leather conditioner from similar manufacturer. Thick rub in kind.
Both available at most feed stores and saddle shops.

These are serious products and can be supplemented between applications by the thin spray on products the other guys noted.

Ray, I used to think the same about saddle soap, but more recently I've read about the chemistry involved. Saddle soap is made to make leather more impervious to weather, sweat, etc, etc, and tends to make the leather hard as a rock. It's because of the tanning process used for different leathers, and those intended to be soft and supple, like your fine leather coat or your interior seats shouldn't ever see saddle soap. Over time it will cause your soft, supple leather to become hard, crack and break.

This link spells out the caustic, highly alkaline nature of saddle soap products - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140...ather-cleaning

WOW! Great info Roger, I just threw out my saddle soap!

AND.... later model leather car interiors have a coating on the leather...most leather interiors after 1990 or so are
coated. Cleaners work well but you need to research how well the conditioners work. Of course, the conditioner salesman
says they work fantastic.....

Thanks for the added info Roger as I too was about to make a bee line to our nearest Saddlery shop so glad I continued reading the information from everybody.

I have used mink oil. Seems to work well.