Why does Meguiars not use lanolin in its leather products? I've read lanolin is beneficial.
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No lanolin in leather cleaner / conditioner?
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Re: No lanolin in leather cleaner / conditioner?
Probably because putting anything on automotive leather is a waste of money. Automotive leather is "finished" leather, meaning it is sealed with a vinyl like coating....nothing penetrates it, nothing, not even lanolin. Why do you think automotive leather conditions are recommended for leather AND vinyl seats? A product with lanolin would be excellent for leather which is able to absorb it, such as unfinished leather, as in horse tack (saddles, etc) If you like the smell of a product, go ahead and put it on your "leather" seats. It will do no harm, except lighten your wallet. No matter what, if you a vehicle more than a few years, the the "vinyl" coating will probably crack, or wear, even with the so called leather conditioners.
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Re: No lanolin in leather cleaner / conditioner?
We specifically avoid the use of lanolin due to the frequency of allergic reactions to it.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
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Re: No lanolin in leather cleaner / conditioner?
Originally posted by Blueline View PostProbably because putting anything on automotive leather is a waste of money. Automotive leather is "finished" leather, meaning it is sealed with a vinyl like coating....nothing penetrates it, nothing, not even lanolin.
While it is true that almost all leather is coating, that coating does wear and even cracks (before the leather does). Personally, I also think that some degree of conditioner gets through the coating... but very little. IMHO, good leather "conditoiner" should keep the coating pliable. I'm not ruling out that a good vinyl protectant would not do this.
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