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Old 05-22-2006, 02:47 PM
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I was wondering what some of you guys use to keep your interior and leather seats in good condition..I got a little bit of water in my car from washing it with the T-tops off....not a lot, just a little mist...But i noticed a little bit of water marks around and the steering wheel feels a little sticky....What should i use to clean it off?

I heard that armorall was bad because the leather gains a dependency for it...is that true?
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I use Meguiar's Leather cleaner and conditioner. It seems to work fine. Can't tell about removing the spots as mine doesn't have any. I would NOT use armor all on it though.
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meguiar's is ok, i personally use the zaino leather cleaner and conditioner (it smells so good). stay far far away from armorall, i've never ever liked the stuff.
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I was able to wipe the spots off with a dry rag. I'm planning on going to get some Meguiar's leather cleaner and conditioner later today since I use their stuff to wax my car. But I will definatly smell zaino while im there
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Zaino products, Z9 and Z10. Z9 is a mist wipe to help soften it, and the Z10 is a conditioner. Leaves a great smell, nice soft feel as well. The Meguiars products work well also. Definately avoid the Armor all products though.
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everyone told me to use lexol when i first got my car. the products are ok, but given that zaino's got good reviews I will switch when this runs out. leather smell sounds good
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hands down, Zaino Leather in a bottle. will make you **** your pants, then **** again. I tried zaino products, and ill always use them. its amazing man. i recomend anyone to give it a shot. i have had so many people come up to me at car shows and ask how i got the interior/exterior looking so good/ wat wax u using, bla bla. its well worth a try!
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believe it or not, i even use the leather in a bottle on my engine comparment! sounds kinda stupid, but try it. it makes it so damn nice. and does not get all dusty like that armoral bullcrap. I also use their tire shine not only on my tires but on my wheel wells.
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I use meguiars leather cleaner and conditioner. It works fine for me.
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Zaino Z9 and Z10, Leatherique, Leather Master, Lexol, etc.
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recently got turtle wax leather care in a bottle.. seems to be working good so far before i was using some megs
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I use the tropicare leather cleaner and conditioner on my beat up seats! Doesn't help much after all the times I armoralled them when I was stupid and still in high school! But I wish I would have taken before and after pics of my moms seats in her Vette after using it! The what was supposed to be tan seat went from black and nasty lookin' to looking like brand new with it! Great sh*t, haven't tried anything from Zaino tho, but I'm sure it works just as well
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Originally Posted by DVST8OR


2nd that.
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good recommendations here. also, a couple soakings of neatsfoot oil will revive old dry skins if they're pretty far gone, but applying it is kind of a nasty job.
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Use Meguiars Leather Wipes On A Weakly Basis To Clean And Keep Them Soft
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So is this a crappy idea then?

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I use Zaino, like it.
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I've been using Mother's [Reflections] Leather Cleaner/Conditioner and it works wonderfully! It does a wonderful job softening the leather and keeping it durable. The product keeps the leather lasting a very long time, as well!
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Originally Posted by Optimus_Prime
I got a little bit of water in my car from washing it with the T-tops off...
Wow. You are stupid.



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