just gave the seats a good clean in my w210 e300td and followed up with some leather conditioner i had laying around. really seemed to soften them up. it was a old lady one owner so i really doubt she kept up with moisturizing/cleaning - the seats that is. what works best on this material to prevent deterioration and keep it nice and supple?

I use the cleaner and the protectant from 303 products.

http://303products.com/shop303/index.cfm?category=58

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

Lexol leather cleaner and vinyl-x afterward. 303 is what I use on the dash and outer edges of the seats, where they are more prone to sun damage from proximity to windows.

Love the smell of vinyl-x!

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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL

i've heard good things about 303, i think i'll try it out. is vinyl-x made by lexol?

Really? No use in using the leather cleaner on mbtex. The Vinylex I use is completely odorless, which I love.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

It's vinylex; but yes, lexol makes it. Just as good as 303 IMO and costs about the same. 303 can leave a cloudy haze if not completely buffed-out.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

cool beans. thanks.