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Old 03-10-2024, 12:06 PM
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US Spec 2024 A8 with luxury pack (Valcona Leather)

Which surface are leather vs leatherette? Is it safe to assume leatherette surfaces does not need leather cleaner and conditioner?

I've been using Lexol cleaner and conditioner in my previous cars, but Lexol smells very different from new car leather.

Any recommendation for odorless leather cleaner and conditioner, or better yet, anything that smells like OEM Valcona leather and or OEM new car smell?
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I have been happy with Nextzett Lederpflege. Great product.
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Leatherette would still benefit from cleaning.
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I use Lexol as well, but @derfA8L has great recommendations too and he doesn't like the smell of Lexol IIRC
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I use Leather Master Strong cleaner kit. I have Nutmeg Valcona in my car and it even worked great on the Ivory Napa (essentially white leather) in my last Bimmer. Works great and is non greasy.
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I use Swissvax leather care kit. It comes with everything you need. Dries to a nice clean, matte finish. No greasy residue. No odors.
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