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02-02-2012, 10:22 PM
#802
Gofast or junkman, I noticed today while washing my car I had a few paint chips/spots. I knew I had a few, but stumbled across what I think is a new one today. Obviously these can ruin the look of a "perfect" finish. Is there anything you guys recommend to fix these spots? Since I have a black car the color matching doesn't matter as much. I know a respray is the best option, but that isn't anywhere close to happening lol. I've seen things such as Dr ColorChip and wondering if they are worth their weight in salt.
02-02-2012, 10:30 PM
#803
TECH Apprentice
Yes, Dr. Colorchip and Langka will both work but there is one catch.
You have to follow the manufacturer's instructions TO THE LETTER. Anyone who has ever had any issues with these products did not heed that disclaimer.
You have to follow the manufacturer's instructions TO THE LETTER. Anyone who has ever had any issues with these products did not heed that disclaimer.
Last edited by Junkman2008; 02-02-2012 at 10:46 PM.
02-03-2012, 03:02 PM
#806
TECH Apprentice
Whenever it gets dirty.
Now that may seem like a smart *** answer but think of it this way. The more often you clean something once it begins to get dirty, the less work it will be to clean. This is true with the engine, the carpet, the undercarriage (if you so desire), and so on. If you want less work, clean more often.
Since cleaning leather will remove the conditioning, you will need to recondition it after you clean it. Thus, you will always do so after any cleaning. I don't believe in making this stuff rocket science because I am no rocket scientist.
02-03-2012, 04:23 PM
#807
Actually, the answer to how often you should clean something is totally logical.
Whenever it gets dirty.
Now that may seem like a smart *** answer but think of it this way. The more often you clean something once it begins to get dirty, the less work it will be to clean. This is true with the engine, the carpet, the undercarriage (if you so desire), and so on. If you want less work, clean more often.
Since cleaning leather will remove the conditioning, you will need to recondition it after you clean it. Thus, you will always do so after any cleaning. I don't believe in making this stuff rocket science because I am no rocket scientist.
Whenever it gets dirty.
Now that may seem like a smart *** answer but think of it this way. The more often you clean something once it begins to get dirty, the less work it will be to clean. This is true with the engine, the carpet, the undercarriage (if you so desire), and so on. If you want less work, clean more often.
Since cleaning leather will remove the conditioning, you will need to recondition it after you clean it. Thus, you will always do so after any cleaning. I don't believe in making this stuff rocket science because I am no rocket scientist.
02-04-2012, 10:50 AM
#808
Junkman/GoFast- Any experience with the leatherique conditioner/cleaner system? Looking to use them with the leather in my trans am - ebony color. The leather looks pretty good right now, but I want it looking even better. If not leatherique, then what?!?
02-04-2012, 10:54 AM
#809
TECH Apprentice
I'm not familiar with that brand. I have used Adam's, Zaino and even a generic OTC brand from Auto Zone with very good results. The Zaino and Adam's brands were pretty much identical in performance but the Zaino brand has a nice leathery smell to it. If your leather is clean and in good shape, you don't want to be using any kind of strong cleaners on it. Less is more when it comes to leather and cleaning strength.
02-04-2012, 11:01 AM
#810
IMO, its the best leather treatment on the market. However, there is no point in doing the conditioning half as your seats are coated leather, so conditioner will not penetrate the surface. The cleaner will work amazing though, pH balanced for strong but totally safe cleaning. Be patient and follow the directions. The longer and the more heat the better.
02-04-2012, 11:04 AM
#811
TECH Apprentice
IMO, its the best leather treatment on the market. However, there is no point in doing the conditioning half as your seats are coated leather, so conditioner will not penetrate the surface. The cleaner will work amazing though, pH balanced for strong but totally safe cleaning. Be patient and follow the directions. The longer and the more heat the better.
02-04-2012, 01:02 PM
#813
TECH Apprentice
You got me. After I found a glass cleaner that could remove DNA off laptop screens (where I find some of the greasiest, bucket-o-chicken eating type fingerprints), I stuck with it.
02-04-2012, 02:12 PM
#815
TECH Apprentice
I always thought that a glass cleaner was a glass cleaner. I have never had any issues cleaning glass so one brand worked just as good as another brand for me. But I always had issues cleaning laptop screens until I used some Adam's Glass Cleaner on a screen. Normally, I would have never tried because you can't just use anything on a laptop screen that but that was all I had at a show I was at. Wow, that stuff worked wonders. I don't know where Adam's gets it from but that stuff is a miracle worker in a bottle.
02-04-2012, 04:00 PM
#816
I always thought that a glass cleaner was a glass cleaner. I have never had any issues cleaning glass so one brand worked just as good as another brand for me. But I always had issues cleaning laptop screens until I used some Adam's Glass Cleaner on a screen. Normally, I would have never tried because you can't just use anything on a laptop screen that but that was all I had at a show I was at. Wow, that stuff worked wonders. I don't know where Adam's gets it from but that stuff is a miracle worker in a bottle.
02-04-2012, 04:55 PM
#817
TECH Apprentice
02-05-2012, 11:04 AM
#818
IMO, its the best leather treatment on the market. However, there is no point in doing the conditioning half as your seats are coated leather, so conditioner will not penetrate the surface. The cleaner will work amazing though, pH balanced for strong but totally safe cleaning. Be patient and follow the directions. The longer and the more heat the better.
I was also planning on using the kit on my wifes 2000 Honda Accord with some clearly aged/cracked brown leather seating. We want to clean her up before we sell her in the spring.
As always, thanks for your constant help and knowledge!
02-05-2012, 12:19 PM
#819
Hmmmm, ok. But I thought proper leather care always included separate cleaning and conditioning "steps". So if I were to clean the leather in my TA with it, what product(s) would I use to protect?
I was also planning on using the kit on my wifes 2000 Honda Accord with some clearly aged/cracked brown leather seating. We want to clean her up before we sell her in the spring.
As always, thanks for your constant help and knowledge!
I was also planning on using the kit on my wifes 2000 Honda Accord with some clearly aged/cracked brown leather seating. We want to clean her up before we sell her in the spring.
As always, thanks for your constant help and knowledge!
02-05-2012, 03:43 PM
#820