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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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I did a search on this, figuring there had to be something, but i came up with nothing..... anyway i was mainly wanting to know what you guys used for leather cleaning, and conditioning? i have a 98 T/A and the leather looks a bit "old" and i want to bring it back to life again, if possible, what do you guys suggest? I tried "Saddle Soap" but that didnt really do much.... and also, what do you guys use for the plastic, and vinyl? thanks!!
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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www.tropi-care.com

Tropi-care > *
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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do you have to buy tropicare online, or can you buy it at an auto parts store, like autozone, or advanced, ect..
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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I use Meguires leather cleaner, and the conditioner, you can usually find those in the auto parts stores (if you don't want to go online)
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Zaino leather care(Z9 and Z10) is the best I have personally used. It will take time to get the leather to moisten back up. I would treat it at least once a week until it starts softening back up. It gives that smell of new leather as well.

The Meguiars is a good product as well. Whatever you choose, treat it often and consistently until it starts softening up again. Good luck!
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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well, and this is not a joke but, I was in the coach store with my woman a little while ago, and I saw that they had coach leather cleaner and conditioner. I figured that they are one of the best leather products in the world and im sure thier cleaner must be pretty good so I got some of that. It was 8 dollars each for a little bottle and so far it has worked nicely. If anybody knows something bad about this please let me know but so far, it has worked great.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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Well since you've got the leather taken care of, I use Lexol Rubber/Vinyl/Plastic for trim pieces. A word of caution, don't put that stuff on the dash! If you put it on the dash, it will look great because it makes all your plastic look wet, but it will reflect light up onto your windshield and blind you while driving. So for your sake, don't put it anywhere above the A/C vents. I did this 3 months ago and another guy 6 months ago and we both still get this reflection. Luckily, mine has started to fade. If I get blinded badly by it again though I am going to attempt to remove it with soap/sponge.
It's not something to 'live with' because it's a safety issue.
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SmokeySS, where do you buy Lexol??
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Lexol....apply a light coat, allow 5 minutes to dry on the leather, then buff...just like new. I bought a jug of it at a tack (saddle etc) store. It's also going to give a "new car" scent. You may be able to pick it up at a sporting good store where top of the line leather baseball gloves are sold.
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thanks DocT i actually ordered some of the Lexol leather cleaner, conditioner, and plastic, rubber and vinyl conditioner too last week, i cant wait to try it out!
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