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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Leather care Q, what do you use

so i noticed the black premium leather has a kinda non gloss matte finish to it, and i was wondering what is a good product to use ever few weeks to keep it like that, clean and conditioned
i was using some meguiars wipes for leather, but they seem give the leather more a wet look .

any thoughts,

also, whats thebest way to care for the alcantara
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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I used zymol leather cleaner and conditioner. It's great and it sort of bringing back the leather smell too.

Usually I wiped the alcantra with warm cloth and wipe it slowly in a backward motion (if there's something dirty on it)
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i drive them all, fast and hard
ill give it a try,

obviously the cars leather is in good condition as it is new, just want somethign quick to maintain
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Sure, give it a try. When you're done cleaning and put conditioner wait until it dries, then you can feel the leather is really really smooth. Even when I use jeans it feels "slippery."

I usually apply the leather cleaner and conditioner every 1-2 weeks.
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i drive them all, fast and hard
it should be really good for my w126, though the leather is pretty good in that car after 27 yrs
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it should be really good for my w126, though the leather is pretty good in that car after 27 yrs
Great. Should do full detail on the car inside out once in a while and I'm getting mine soon.
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always do your own, much more satisfying
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bacon grease works really well.....and smells good too.....but it may attract dogs and cats
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Adams leather cleaner than conditioner - works great and doesn't leave it slimy or shiny - great stuff
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always do your own, much more satisfying
Don't have details equipment lol
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i drive them all, fast and hard
adams is way too strong, i used it on my w220, almost bleached the leather,

equipment, u just need a porter cable dual action polisher, couple hundred dollars, simple to use
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
adams is way too strong, i used it on my w220, almost bleached the leather,

equipment, u just need a porter cable dual action polisher, couple hundred dollars, simple to use
I'll try that someday. My friend actually just spent quite amount of money on detailing equipment, might try his first and see the result. lol
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Originally Posted by E-SICKTY3
I used zymol leather cleaner and conditioner. It's great and it sort of bringing back the leather smell too.

Usually I wiped the alcantra with warm cloth and wipe it slowly in a backward motion (if there's something dirty on it)
+1 on Zymol.
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