Another testimonial for Leatherique - before and after photos
05-07-2017, 09:36 PM
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If you think this is me attacking you or using "insulting language," Jim, you've got problems. I merely offered you a mild critique of your decision with an unneeded jab. I happen to be working on a Sunday and decided to chime in to keep from going crazy working on a day I should be doing something I enjoy (I'm a managing partner at one of the large law firms in Honolulu). I've put in very little time and effort responding to your posts and not all of those responses were negative or insulting. I'm sorry. I'd tell you to continue posting about whatever you want to, but we both know you will. Enjoy.
But if jabbing me made you feel just a little bit better, jab away. I have thick skin, and now that I am semi-retired, much less stress. Use me.
Jim G
05-07-2017, 09:42 PM
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2013 C63 AMG P31, 2014 GMC Sierra (6.2)
In all seriousness, I understand what you are trying to say. I guess my point was supposed to be simple. Just buy something that when used properly leaves a gloss finish. it could have been made without a jab about cut springs on Civics (although, in Hawaii we still see that ALL the time - terrifying).
I think Jim's enthusiasm for the W204 C63 is a welcome change to a sub-forum that was becoming stale in some ways. Some seem to be annoyed at some of the content of his posts, but I think there are members more deserving of negative comments -- like BLKROKT.......ouch.....
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05-07-2017, 10:10 PM
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I've found using a bucket of regular water and a microfiber cleans up any remaining dirt the cleaner solution doesn't pick up. Also, it removes any left over sticky residue. The first time I tried this I was shocked of how much dirt was still left on the surface after using the cleaner solution. It also leaves the leather feeling very soft and clean.
05-07-2017, 10:11 PM
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05-08-2017, 12:53 PM
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it's just a bunch of wise guys now. Used to be filled with people that talked about the car and tried to maximize it's potential. Most people will just say things to get a reaction.
05-08-2017, 01:01 PM
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05-09-2017, 10:26 AM
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In case you want to actually use this product the right way -- http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...r-care-how-to/
That, of course, is only if you want your leather to be properly cleaned and protected. If you're going for the look my grandma went with by draping plastic over her furniture then you've nailed it
In all seriousness, you took a step backwards in the health of your leather. As for it not getting on your clothes and being dry now... Well, go rub honey all over your counter tops. At first it'll be sticky which I guarantee that leather probably would sound like velcro if you sat on it and got up when you took that picture. Then, after you wait a while, you'll notice that the honey hardens / crystallizes but is actually still there. Same with the product you used and the reason it isn't sticky is that it has dried but is still there, improperly. Now, fast forward to a hot day when you're cruising with the windows down and get some of that back sweat going or perhaps a rainy day where you forgot your umbrella and get in that car damp... It would be like taking a regular paper towel that is damp, placing it on the crystallized honey, and trying to wipe it off with one swipe.
It is your car and you obviously can do what you want with it, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. But you might when a time comes where you're trying to sell it and forum member after forum member sees an owner who doesn't care that he uses products improperly on his car and they go buy something else.
PS - See all the shine in the "after" pictures? No, you don't.
That, of course, is only if you want your leather to be properly cleaned and protected. If you're going for the look my grandma went with by draping plastic over her furniture then you've nailed it
In all seriousness, you took a step backwards in the health of your leather. As for it not getting on your clothes and being dry now... Well, go rub honey all over your counter tops. At first it'll be sticky which I guarantee that leather probably would sound like velcro if you sat on it and got up when you took that picture. Then, after you wait a while, you'll notice that the honey hardens / crystallizes but is actually still there. Same with the product you used and the reason it isn't sticky is that it has dried but is still there, improperly. Now, fast forward to a hot day when you're cruising with the windows down and get some of that back sweat going or perhaps a rainy day where you forgot your umbrella and get in that car damp... It would be like taking a regular paper towel that is damp, placing it on the crystallized honey, and trying to wipe it off with one swipe.
It is your car and you obviously can do what you want with it, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. But you might when a time comes where you're trying to sell it and forum member after forum member sees an owner who doesn't care that he uses products improperly on his car and they go buy something else.
PS - See all the shine in the "after" pictures? No, you don't.
05-09-2017, 10:42 AM
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