Lexol All Leather Conditioner that Preserves, Prolongs and Protects, 1-Liter

Foreword: Used on a black leather cowhide H-D jacket in 90% condition from new. No one needs another glowing review on this product, but it does work really well. On previous jackets, I used mink oil paste and it works well, but is harder to work into seams and tight areas. Lexol quickly works into seams and tight areas and absorbs fairly fast. Leather was still supple the day after. Paste has a tendency to become a little stiff in comparison. Drying takes longer than paste and Lexol does leave more of sheen, but that also means it will likely repel water even better. I didn’t buff afterwards and don’t know if that would increase or decrease the sheen. Odor is low in my opinion and it never bothered me when conditioning the jacket in one setting. I did use disposable gloves to keep the process under control. Leather gear is expensive and can last a long time if you maintain it. Sun, wind and rain is hard on leather jackets and Lexol has now replaced paste as my preference for leather conditioning. Rubbing down a biker jacket takes elbow grease and once you commit to the project, it’s best just to finish it and let it naturally dry for a few days. If you prefer your leather to look like it was rode hard and put away wet, don’t use anything. EDIT: If you’re willing to allow this product to naturally dry on black leather, it’s definitely worth it. The sheen dulls down after it completely dries, but the water repellent properties remains and the softness of the leather is noticeable. If you apply it liberally, it could take several weeks to completely dry and return to a normal appearance. Warm temps or sun will speed up the process. This has become my go to leather conditioner for motorcycle leather gear.

Updated January 20, 2013 I use this product on my Flexsteel leather couch, a high-quality couch. It's a super long couch because it is actually two loveseats assembled together. Each loveseat has an arm, one left and the other right. Putting them together makes it one giant piece. It's a lot of leather and that's why I bought this large container. I found that I had to buff a LOT more than I expected. It took days for the conditioner to completely sink in after application, but I applied a heck of a lot thinking I was saving time. You should be aware that buffing will probably be required and it will take some time for the leather to absorb the conditioner. The result is remarkable. The color of the leather seems more vibrant and it has a shine actually. Ultimately, this is protective of the leather and will make it last a lot longer. In the meantime, it makes the leather look richer. One thing you will have a lot of trouble figuring out based on looking at product information for a large piece of leather furniture is what type of product should be used on it. If you have an expensive piece, most likely there won't be instructions for this. That's because the manufacturer doesn't want to take chances by informing you which conditioner you may use. The retail representatives that I questioned didn't know anything about treating leather. Lexol works just fine on an expensive leather couch as my experience continues to show. This large container goes far. I would not waste money on small highly-branded boutique products when in my experience this product has worked perfectly on very good leather.

We recently purchased a Natuzzi couch and love seat set that were in need of a deep conditioning. I was going to go with Leather Honey, but when I realized it would cost atleast $50 for the couch alone, I decided I'd go with something else. I found the reviews of Lexol and all the people raving about it, so I gave it a try. I also have Bick 4 and a Meguiars 3-in-1 to compare it to. It's no comparison to Meguiars, which I found leaves the leather dull (as to be expected with a 3-in-1). But the Bick 4 is a huge contender. It's never left any white residue on my purses or shoes I've used it on, while the Lexol will leave a white residue IF you use too much and don't wipe it off (it's easily fixable by applying more Lexol to a cloth and wiping anywhere there is white). It leaves the leather with a slight shine which is nice, and creates an instant, dramatic change when applied with a brush. The photos I've included are while the conditioner is still wet, which shows it as more dramatic than when it is dry, but it isn't that far off. I don't notice any leather darkening compared the the back of the couch, which I haven't conditioned. You have to use very little compared to what I expected. I probably used 3oz on the entire couch (which is oversized and very large, and also a generous application). I conditioned the love seat as well and I'm not even 1/3 through the bottle. This stuff goes far. I also wanted to add in that you need to be sure your couch is genuine leather AND not treated with something to make it unable to accept leather conditioner. Also, if you wipe this on with a cloth and see barely any change in your deep scratches, try a brush specifically for conditioning leather. I have a very small horsehair brush that I use on my purses that I decided to try on the couch. With just wiping this stuff on, I only saw a slight difference. But with the brush, it looked like a new couch. Deep wear is going to require a little elbow grease. I took probably an hour or so on my couch to get it back to looking new, and I'm still conditioning it regularly to keep it at that point. Sadly, this does not prevent scratches from dogs (haha!). Overall, I'll buy this again, and I'll invest in the cleaner from this brand. Bick 4 is another great option, but at this price point, this cannot be beat. I feel it delivers a deeper conditioning with fewer applications. Don't expect a miracle the first application if you've had your couches 20 years and never treated them, give it a few goes.

I FOUND WHEN APPLIED AS DIRECTED THE PRODUCT REALLY BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN YOUR LEATHERS. I USED IT ON OUR EXPENSIVE COUCH AND ALSO ALL MY LEATHER JACKETS IN ADDITION TO MY LEATHER BAGS ON MY HARLEY DAVIDSON AND IT PROVED TO MAKE MY THINGS SUPPLE AND WELL PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. LESTOL DOES NOT LEAVE A STICKY RESIDUE AND DOES NOT OVERLY SHINE THE HIDES. ALL IN ALL A PRODUCT WELL WORTH THE PURCHASE PRICE AND HIGHLY RECCOMENDED IF YOU WANT TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF ALL YOUR LEATHER PRODUCTS.

Have many leather items of furniture in our large home. Have used this product with great satisfaction. Does exactly what it claims to do. Have stocked up at this great price.

Absorbed nicely into leather without discoloration or any intrusive smell

I had my black leather couch and two recliners in storage when I was between houses for four months and the leather significantly dried out. When I got my leather furniture back, I applied two coats of the Lexol and my furniture looked almost brand new. Now, nine months later, I applied two more coats and the leather looks and feels like it did when I first got it. My couch and chairs are ten years old and I still get compliments on how good they look. I'm glad I found Lexol and will definitely continue to use it.

Pretty good for horse’s items (leather of course)! Doesn’t leave any deposits on the leather and make it soft and pliable.