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    Does anyone know a good Leather Softening product? I was looking at lexol and that seems pretty good.
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    I use Lexol cleaner and conditioner, and it works well.
    The cleaner will do a great job getting the dirt out.
    Honestly though, in these cars(and most) the conditioner won't do much. The leather isn't "raw" but is basically clear coated, so the conditioner wont really get to the leather but instead sit on top and attract dirt. If you do use it, follow with a damp cloth to remove the bulk of it.

    If your leather is starting to crack/fade no conditioner will fix it.
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    Mink oil

    Mink oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Mink Oil - The best natural mink oil!

    Its the only stuff i use on my leather seats in my car
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    Its not cracking or fading just the back headrests are hard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MidnightBlue View Post
    Mink oil

    Mink oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Mink Oil - The best natural mink oil!

    Its the only stuff i use on my leather seats in my car
    Whats better the oil or the cream?
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    I use the oil
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    Quote Originally Posted by JesseBranham View Post
    Its not cracking or fading just the back headrests are hard.
    I'd recommend doing your best to clean them, then applying conditioner, letting it sit for a while, and then wiping clean.

    Its hard to soften leather, it's best if it's maintained from new.
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    Lexol kicks the ass.

    Readily available at any auto parts store.

    They have a cleaner, softener, and a sealer...last I checked.

    I just used it on the Cobalt, only thing I don't care for about it is the cleaner is kinda slimey and doesn't smell too great.
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    When i worked for the dealer, the mink oil is what we used on reconditoning any of the cars with leather
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    I just use Meguires leather conditioner and keep them maintained. They is soft and the car smells great lol.

    But yea, once they are gone, they are gone. No saving them. Keep the leather maintained

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    $14.00.

    Order online.

    Lexol is like $5-$7 depending on the location.

    Don't have to wait.
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    I will probably use lexol first because auto zone is like 1 mile from my house lol
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    You won't be disappointed, trust me. For the price you really can't beat it.
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    Lexol is AWESOME! It is soft and clean
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