In a pinch some laundry detergent will do - clean your leather
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In a pinch some laundry detergent will do - clean your leather
so it’s cold here and being in Ukraine I have not gotten around to importing the stuff I need to do a proper detail of my leather and interior. When there was a break in the weather I decided to give the leather a proper wipe down. I forgot to take pics of the seats but will do it later.
My leather was a bit shiny. Wiping them down did nothing.,I was a bit tired of it.
I use a brand of sensitive washing detergent figure it is kinda like woolite, result = it works just fine would have worked much better if I had an unused horse or boars hair brush.
3 micro fiber towels: Warm water a bit of woolite or similar, soak, wring, wipe and wipe off with warm wet towel and wipe dry with another. The disgusting shine is gone, it’s not mat like you see in car detailing photos but close enough for now. I finished off with aerospace 303 which leaves a tiny bit of shine, I’ll try something else next time but for now. I know the leather is clean enough for the time being.
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A moist microfiber cloth is all you need to clean the seats. Use woolite diluted 1:10 for stubborn dirt or stains. Most of the other products don't really do anything. The seats have a light clearcoat that is sprayed on and those products will not penetrate it. Also don't rub the seats vigorously with a microfiber cloth as it can be rather abrasive to the delicate clearcoat and leather.
I got this advice from a person who restores the leather for all certified used cars for a Lexus dealer here in Orlando.
I got this advice from a person who restores the leather for all certified used cars for a Lexus dealer here in Orlando.
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I use both but FAR prefer 303. The problem with VLR, is that it is NOT for plastic (read the warning label). That concerns me, as inevitibly you end up overspraying onto the center console, etc. With 303, you can use it on EVERYTHING. Plus it leaves a UV protection.
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NotFasty (02-27-19)
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Thing with 303 it’s more of a protector and not cleaner, I’m always trying to experiment with some new stuff lol
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And boy do I know what you mean about trying new stuff. I have way too many car care products in my garage. Everytime I see all the stuff I have, I keep telling myself "enough already". I'm a sucker for things like that.
Last edited by roadfrog; 02-27-19 at 11:44 AM.
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Depends what you mean by "cleaning". I mean, WATER cleans. No, it's not an HD detergent/degreaser, It does however, recondition and protect. As for the VLR, yeah you're right on, it's fine for vinyl, but not for hard plastics. When I use it, I am very careful where and how I apply it. Seems like a major oversight on Mothers for creating this product for car interiors, while cautioning against using it on plastic. Kinda like making a wheel cleaner that is harmful to tires.I won;t buy it again. I told my son and his friends that they could use it on their cars.
And boy do I know what you mean about trying new stuff. I have way too many car care products in my garage. Everytime I see all the stuff I have, I keep telling myself "enough already". I'm a sucker for things like that.
And boy do I know what you mean about trying new stuff. I have way too many car care products in my garage. Everytime I see all the stuff I have, I keep telling myself "enough already". I'm a sucker for things like that.
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Hey Chris. Glad you're still watching over us around here. I'm always thinking about when I was just getting my first LS460L and I followed every post you made because I always learned something new I didn't know. Again, thanks for always helping me and the other guys and girls. Props to you Sir.
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Woolite is a fine cleaner.
Best leather cleaner I've ever used though is Swissvax,
Best leather cleaner I've ever used though is Swissvax,
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It does say clearly that its not designed for plastics, but I tested it on plastics and it has no ill effects , at least from what I can see. I actually use it on my dash, console and pretty much everywhere to be honest.
Im in Canada so I had to pay an exchange rate plus shipping and taxes/duties so lets just say my cost for a gallon of 303 is probably 2-3 times what people in the states pay, so I was quite underwhelmed with it probably because I paid so much.
Not to knock it, I still use it but I bet if you check the MSDS tech info for 303, it would basically be water mixed with suntan lotion (for uv protection) , that's how it looks and feels to me.
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It gives a nice matte , but very smooth finish , has a decent smell as well
It does say clearly that its not designed for plastics, but I tested it on plastics and it has no ill effects , at least from what I can see. I actually use it on my dash, console and pretty much everywhere to be honest.
Im in Canada so I had to pay an exchange rate plus shipping and taxes/duties so lets just say my cost for a gallon of 303 is probably 2-3 times what people in the states pay, so I was quite underwhelmed with it probably because I paid so much.
Not to knock it, I still use it but I bet if you check the MSDS tech info for 303, it would basically be water mixed with suntan lotion (for uv protection) , that's how it looks and feels to me.
It does say clearly that its not designed for plastics, but I tested it on plastics and it has no ill effects , at least from what I can see. I actually use it on my dash, console and pretty much everywhere to be honest.
Im in Canada so I had to pay an exchange rate plus shipping and taxes/duties so lets just say my cost for a gallon of 303 is probably 2-3 times what people in the states pay, so I was quite underwhelmed with it probably because I paid so much.
Not to knock it, I still use it but I bet if you check the MSDS tech info for 303, it would basically be water mixed with suntan lotion (for uv protection) , that's how it looks and feels to me.
good to know about the swissvax I’ll try
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i know the feeling I’m Canadian but don’t live there anymore I just bring stuff back in the car have it all shipped to mailboxes etc across the border spend a few minutes unpacking everything putting them in bags and making it look like it’s been there a bit and smuggle all the stuff back...I ain’t paying the man.
good to know about the swissvax I’ll try
The man doesn't deserve a dime
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