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Old 05-12-2005 | 03:13 PM
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i dont know what to use to keep the leather clean and conditioned so it doesnt crack in the sun. i heard to use armoral, then i heard not to use it.

i want to condition everything: seats, dashboard, center console, side panel, everything that is leather on the interior.

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Old 05-12-2005 | 03:26 PM
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*Do not* use Armorall. My choice of store brands is Lexol (2 steps, cleaner and conditioner) and Vinylex. Both are among the best and come in convenient wipes. Other top brands are Townsend, Zymol, and Zaino. However, those three can't be easily picked up in SoCal (mail order, but then you pay to ship water). The best of the next tier down is Meguiar's Gold Class leather conditioner.

The rule of thumb is that leather cleaner can clean vinyl but vinyl cleaner should never touch leather.
Old 05-12-2005 | 04:01 PM
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I use the Meguiars. Cleaner and conditioner in seperate bottles. (Not the two in one.)
Old 05-12-2005 | 04:30 PM
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I have Lexol leather cleaner. I use Armorall on the plastic and rubber parts only.
Old 05-12-2005 | 04:32 PM
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I am so negligent of my interior...
Old 05-12-2005 | 04:57 PM
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Zaino is good stuff. Makes your car smell great!
Old 05-12-2005 | 07:45 PM
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Lexol for shizzle!

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Old 05-13-2005 | 06:43 AM
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Lexol, Vinylex or Meguires. They're reasonably priced and do an excellent job on the leather and plastic. I've used them years.
Old 05-13-2005 | 07:06 AM
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What So. Cal stores will carry these products?
Old 05-13-2005 | 01:01 PM
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Pep boys, Autozone, etc. Any good store should carry Lexol and Vinylex wipes. And pretty much every auto store in America carries Meguiar's Gold Class leather cleaner and conditioner. It's popular and very good. If you have doubts, call first.



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