[Shotimes] Lexol build-up on leather removal ?

[Ampman Audio]

I've used Lexol on leather for years, never had a problem. I used it on my
SHO leather (front seats)...tan color....here's the story:

I applied it as usual altho perhaps a bit more than normal to penetrate the
leather. Buffed it as usual

Within a few days I got a build-up of Lexol ..it "bunched up" in clumps and
remained sticky. It also attracted and absorbed every bit of dirt that came
its way.  The seats looked horrible.

Emailed Summit (Lexol)..was told to use its cleanser as Lexol is
water-based/soluble.

After 1 1/2 hours of HARD scrubbing using lexol cleanser/hot water..starting
with a coarse rag..then a kitchen pot scrubber(sponge with aggressive
scrubber backing)..nada....the Lexol was like sticky epoxy. Little if any of
it came off.

I then rsorted to steel wool....THAT finally got it off. It was also an
exercise in "careful"...

I've used many chemicals, substances, coatings in my life on everything from
leather to titanium...never have I seen anything like (supposedly water
soluble) lexol build-up.

If any of you have had similar experiences, I sure would like to know and
good leather treatment for my SHO. My Lexol products are forever getting
deep-sixed.


Kirk Neal
Founder       Ampman Audio