Recommendations for leather seat treatment protector and stain remover
08-03-11, 11:10 PM
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Recommendations for leather seat treatment protector and stain remover
Does anyone have any recommendations for products to keep the leather in the RX protected? Also any products to remove stains (dirt, etc) from the leather?
Thanks!
Thanks!
08-04-11, 07:01 AM
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The answer to your question is "yes, and not just anyone."
Actually, this question has been discussed in several lengthy and complete threads. Try "search," as I gotta go.
Actually, this question has been discussed in several lengthy and complete threads. Try "search," as I gotta go.
08-04-11, 07:43 AM
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Zaino...more specifically Z9 & Z10
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=14
Shipping is $10, regardless of how much you order, so you may as well order some polish while you're at it.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=14
Shipping is $10, regardless of how much you order, so you may as well order some polish while you're at it.
08-04-11, 10:14 AM
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You don't need any more suggestions.
Once you have the Zaino Leather Conditioner and the Leather Cleaner, you are set with the best.
And you will love the way the conditioner smells: it's as if the car were filled with fine leather all over the place.
Once you have the Zaino Leather Conditioner and the Leather Cleaner, you are set with the best.
And you will love the way the conditioner smells: it's as if the car were filled with fine leather all over the place.
08-04-11, 11:00 AM
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The Zaino products mentioned above are for leather. On the dash you should use Aerospace 303 Protectant.
If you are going to run the car through a dealer's car wash, you would be wasting your time polishing up the car and applying a good polymer coating, or even wax. Unless you wash it be hand correctly with clean water, non-detergent soap and microfiber towels, the dealer's "free" wash will most probably strip off your protection and add a nice coating of (free) swirl marks.
What you need to do to make a decision like this is read up on car finishes, car washing techniques and products, and polymer sealants.
Start with the advice from car detailing professionals at autopia: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/
Once you are there, search for discussions relating to "clay bar," "microfiber," "automatic car washes," "two bucket method," and "swirl marks."
Information regarding the Zaino products and their application and maintenance can be found at www.zainostore.com.
You can find out about 303 via a simple Google search.
With that information, you can get your paint into a highly reflective condition, and keep it there. That's what I do (my car pictured below was 8 years old at the time of the photo).
If you are going to run the car through a dealer's car wash, you would be wasting your time polishing up the car and applying a good polymer coating, or even wax. Unless you wash it be hand correctly with clean water, non-detergent soap and microfiber towels, the dealer's "free" wash will most probably strip off your protection and add a nice coating of (free) swirl marks.
What you need to do to make a decision like this is read up on car finishes, car washing techniques and products, and polymer sealants.
Start with the advice from car detailing professionals at autopia: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/
Once you are there, search for discussions relating to "clay bar," "microfiber," "automatic car washes," "two bucket method," and "swirl marks."
Information regarding the Zaino products and their application and maintenance can be found at www.zainostore.com.
You can find out about 303 via a simple Google search.
With that information, you can get your paint into a highly reflective condition, and keep it there. That's what I do (my car pictured below was 8 years old at the time of the photo).
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08-04-11, 11:45 AM
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You're welcome, shkr, but the shine on the car should not be awesome - it should be the norm.
PS: sorry to see that the shift key on your (or "ur" as the kids all say) keyboard is broken.
PS: sorry to see that the shift key on your (or "ur" as the kids all say) keyboard is broken.
08-05-11, 07:52 AM
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08-05-11, 08:41 AM
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I tried Leatherique on the black leather seats of my 450h a few weeks ago. Let the rejuvinator oil sit several hours in 100 degree heat. It soaked right in. When I applied prestine clean, a little dirt came off. This is the first treatment in a year and a half but certainly not the first time I've cleaned the leather. Optimum is good and doesn't leave a glossy shine, same with Sonax. They make separate cleaners for the dash. 303 gives a little shine and is a great all around protectant. I use it on the leather, dash, tires and plastic trim pieces. All three have UV protection.
