Anyone have any thoughts about the best brand or brands for leather cleaning and conditioning.

Unfortunately, I have not visited this webiste for several years. It was a great help to me when I purchased my 4Runner. I used it to help me determine whether to buy a 4Runner. I am so happy I did so. Around December 2004, I ordered a black 2005 4Runner Limited with v-8 engine and 4-wheel drive. I love it. I can remember one member, Pitbull was his name I believe, telling me to go with the v-8 and I wouldn't regret it. He was right.

I also received some good recommendations on Husky liners at this website. I bought some just after I bought my 4Runner and I have loved them.

I like the turtle wax leather cleaner and conditioner spray. Definitely way better than any of the wipes I've tried imo. I used a Meguiar's cream conditioner but it was too labor intensive for regular use. It did take off some ball point pen marking on my seat though!

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'00 4Runner Limited 4x4
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I've used Meguir's wipes as well for a quick job. With enough elbow and finger work, I've gotten out pen marks that have been on the seats for years.

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Get the Lexol leather conditioner. Worked GREAT on my wifes Highlander, and even got stains out of the leather which were left by my father-in-laws belt.

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Meguiars Aloe Leather Cleaner followed by Meguiars Aloe Conditioner. I have an 02 4Runner Ltd, with 103,000miles. the seats look new. i use 100% Cotton Terry Clothes to apply/clean the seats. wipe down the seats with a clean terry cloth followed by liberally applying the Aloe Conditioner. let it soak in, then wipe down the seats clean of any residue.

Zymol makes really nice leather cleaner and conditioner, they sell it at Target if you live near one.

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Same here.

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I finally got around to trying the Lexol brand conditioner and I think this is the best one by far. It seems to get absorbed by the leather where as others are more of a surface coating that will protect but wear off quickly. Now the leather has a softer texture and greater flexibility even in sub freezing temps

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'00 4Runner Limited 4x4
3.4 L V6 w/ Rear Differential Locker
"Once banned, twice shy"

Does using "real" leather cleaner/conditioner matter? It's not real leather apart from the steering wheel and shift knob.

I know not every part of the seat is covered in leather, but I'm pretty sure the actual seating surface is leather. Care to elaborate?

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'00 4Runner Limited 4x4
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"Once banned, twice shy"

I wouldn't recommend using Turtle Wax.
Out of all the OTC options, you can almost always trust on Meguiar's products for good results. Good products and good prices.
Lexol gets the job done, but smells funky.
Zymol is a fancy branded Turtle Wax. at least it smells good.

Zaino Bros cleaner and conditioner is the best stuff available. It will make leather better than new and smells the best. Its not cheap but I just ordered about 3 bottles of each. Lasted me 2 years and I still have half left. You wont be disappointed.

For highly maintained cars with high end leather like Porsches, Maguires simply can't be beat. However for cars that have a few miles between treatings and / or more typical leather quality Lexol is better. Gunner is right it absorbs very well. Furthermore their cleaner is fantastic for vehicles that haven't been taken care of in a while.

Lastly they make their products spray bottle or wipes style. Using the wipes on dirty leather where you can really dig it in, for some reason seems to work better than just spraying it on a towell.