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Old 06-24-2017, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhett Jones
+1. The only "conditioner" I've ever used is Lexol and I really like how soft it makes the leather. Seeing 10th gens this clean makes me miss my old (and paid off!) '03 BAD!
I'd go to a leather store and buy the chemicals for sure. DO NOT clean leather without conditioning it and I would only use leather cleaning products. Leather will last for decades. IF its maintained.
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Originally Posted by jethat
I'd go to a leather store and buy the chemicals for sure. DO NOT clean leather without conditioning it and I would only use leather cleaning products. Leather will last for decades. IF its maintained.
... and will crack and deteriorate if the wrong products are used. Lexol is good stuff. THIS AUTOGEEK THREAD and THIS WEB PAGE have some good info on products and care procedures.

(And this reminds me... I need to do the Mustang seats again.)
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Originally Posted by jethat
I'd go to a leather store and buy the chemicals for sure. DO NOT clean leather without conditioning it and I would only use leather cleaning products. Leather will last for decades. IF its maintained.
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... and will crack and deteriorate if the wrong products are used. Lexol is good stuff. THIS AUTOGEEK THREAD and THIS WEB PAGE have some good info on products and care procedures.

(And this reminds me... I need to do the Mustang seats again.)
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This was pre cleanup of this truck. I have already used cleaner and conditioner on the seats now! We use lexol on our saddles, so I used that, but I also use chemical guys leather cleaner and their leather conditioner!
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
Mine has an aftermarket unit in it, and I retrofit the correct overhead console. Unless you look at the brand sticker (or know that it's mounted a bit more forward than the factory one), you'd probably swear it was stock. This one new would be $1500 installed, though, which is a hefty price tag.
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The thought of having a hole cut in the roof outside of the factory scares me... I've seen some really good jobs, and some really bad ones. Even though I would really like one, I think I can live without one
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Originally Posted by cincykyle
This was pre cleanup of this truck. I have already used cleaner and conditioner on the seats now! We use lexol on our saddles, so I used that, but I also use chemical guys leather cleaner and their leather conditioner!
Doh!
Horse trailer pic = saddles = this guy probably knows leather.
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
Doh!
Horse trailer pic = saddles = this guy probably knows leather.
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Haha I'm no pro, just hate cracked leather!
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Imho- DONT take the chance with an aftermarket sun roof- too many stories about leakers ( even factory) and ruined interiors. Its just me, but i avoid extra holes in the roof like a plague!- you have a sweet ride!- i wouldnt chance it!-
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Originally Posted by rcairbear
Imho- DONT take the chance with an aftermarket sun roof- too many stories about leakers ( even factory) and ruined interiors. Its just me, but i avoid extra holes in the roof like a plague!- you have a sweet ride!- i wouldnt chance it!-
Wife's escape has a leak hole, I mean sun roof and I'm not a fan. Guess how many times it's actually been opened?



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Once, when we bought the car.
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Originally Posted by rcairbear
Imho- DONT take the chance with an aftermarket sun roof- too many stories about leakers ( even factory) and ruined interiors. Its just me, but i avoid extra holes in the roof like a plague!- you have a sweet ride!- i wouldnt chance it!-




Yeah, I wouldn't run the risk of an aftermarket roof. I can live without it!
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Do you have the power rear slide, Kyle?- its nice- i can crack the sides and open slide and get good air flow! ( it cracks me up watching my dogs ears in the draft!)


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