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04330i
05-19-2014, 06:48 PM
I don't know if this is old or new news to anyone but while researching what I could use around the household to soften up an old leather wallet, I found that cocoa butter is a very good moisturizer/polisher for just about anything leather.
Since I bic my head all the time, I had a tub of cocoa butter I use to moisten the scalp after a shave. After using it on my old wallet, I discovered that it worked quite well! Then the thought occurred to me that this might do wonders on my leather seats.
I applied it to the passenger seat first and all I could muster was 'wow!' I hand applied it and rubbed it in to the seat then wiped the excess of with a soft cloth.
So, lesson learned; I don't need to buy all those expensive, fancy leather moisturizing products for the car anymore, just a container of good ol' cocoa butter!

Edit: I forgot to mention that I also used it on the shifter and e-brake boot as well. It sure did work wonders on them. Just had to share this awesome find!

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rguti153
05-19-2014, 07:12 PM
Pics please

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Avetiso
05-19-2014, 07:30 PM
Interesting find for you leather users out there.

Murderers. :shifty #teamalcantara

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04330i
05-19-2014, 09:52 PM
I'll get pics tomorrow when the sun is back to work :)

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ELCID86
05-20-2014, 03:43 AM
Edit: I forgot to mention that I also used it on the shifter and e-brake boot as well. It sure did work wonders on them. Just had to share this awesome find!


Not on Alcantara, right?


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Oli77
05-20-2014, 04:58 AM
Along those lines, peanut oil makes the black trim around the car stay black for a long time.

rguti153
05-20-2014, 05:55 AM
Ehhh peanut oul .... mmmmm dr.leather wipes, I heard was good

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spoonerDee
05-23-2014, 06:57 AM
While we are on the topic of treating the leather. What are you guys using to clean it? Mine is in dire need of some good cleaning and treating. I will def check out this cocoa butter thing :thumbup:

danewilson77
05-23-2014, 07:16 AM
I think Leatherique is the go to.

spoonerDee
05-23-2014, 10:11 AM
I think Leatherique is the go to.

Leatherique huh? I will has 2 investigate. Thanks. :)

Lanister
05-23-2014, 11:13 AM
Does it make the car smell all coco-ish? Or does the smell fade?

04330i
05-24-2014, 08:17 AM
As far as cleaning crap off the seat, I use a magic eraser then applied the cocoa butter afterwords. It had a very faint smell that goes away fairly quickly. Sorry, I've completely forgot to get some pics.

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Tnhl1989
05-24-2014, 05:01 PM
The new i3 uses oil olive to treat the leather ;)