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Old 11-07-13, 02:53 PM
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So I gave this stuff, Detail Doctor, a run. Not happy with the results. I tested it on a few areas in the car and it looked great. So I did the leather and vinyl, as per the directions on the label. It went on really nicely and gave a super nice shine; smelled awesome too (like caramel). Didn't taste like caramel (j/k). I thought it would be a good product for the rubber gaskets of the top. Made them look great and brand new, dark, and black. But after a night, the interior dressing had absorbed unevenly and even left some type of sticky residue on some surfaces; the wood especially. On the exterior, where there was "overspray," around the gaskets there way some type of residue that apparently has to be removed with isopropyl alcohol (according to the directions), but the gaskets look great. Truly not worth the money or headache, I would suggest everyone avoid it. Going back to classic Meguire and Armorall Products.
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Originally Posted by ShawnOk
So I gave this stuff, Detail Doctor, a run. Not happy with the results. I tested it on a few areas in the car and it looked great. So I did the leather and vinyl, as per the directions on the label. It went on really nicely and gave a super nice shine; smelled awesome too (like caramel). Didn't taste like caramel (j/k). I thought it would be a good product for the rubber gaskets of the top. Made them look great and brand new, dark, and black. But after a night, the interior dressing had absorbed unevenly and even left some type of sticky residue on some surfaces; the wood especially. On the exterior, where there was "overspray," around the gaskets there way some type of residue that apparently has to be removed with isopropyl alcohol (according to the directions), but the gaskets look great. Truly not worth the money or headache, I would suggest everyone avoid it. Going back to classic Meguire and Armorall Products.
Give "303 Aerospace Protectant" a try, good stuff!
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Give "303 Aerospace Protectant" a try, good stuff!
I have a bottle of 303 and it's good stuff but I was looking for something will a little more shine to it and a little more nourishing for the fine cracks in the leather.
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Originally Posted by ShawnOk
I have a bottle of 303 and it's good stuff but I was looking for something will a little more shine to it and a little more nourishing for the fine cracks in the leather.
I've found if you don't buff 303 after you apply, it will leave more shine, Lexol oil may help with the cracks.
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Originally Posted by ShawnOk
I have a bottle of 303 and it's good stuff but I was looking for something will a little more shine to it and a little more nourishing for the fine cracks in the leather.
You can't nourish the leather. It is coated with polyurethane and is impermeable. This is why leather in cars lasts so much longer now compared to 30 years ago.
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I'd recommend using Lexol cleaner and conditioner on your leather. And 303 Aerospace on the seals.
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+1 on the Lexol also for vinyl - Lexol Vinylex and rubber - One Grand Exterior Rubber & Vinyl
I stay away for Armorall products.
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