That Guy 1987

So I have heard it recommended before and I want to make sure before I apply it to my dash. I'm currently using turtle leather conditioner/cleaner and was wondering if I should use it for all of my interior? I use it for my seats and steering wheel currently but could I use it for my doors, dash, and center console? Would you recommend armor all for my plastic piece just to get the dust off and clean them?

Terrible01

Read it... you'll learn tons! I know I did.

Don't use armor all, your plastic trim will never be the same. I use 303 aerospace protectant.

seminolejoeusa

akimel

As a general rule, it is fine to use leather cleaner on vinyl but it is not fine to use vinyl cleaner on leather.

The one question I have is with the "conditioner" part. Many so-called leather conditioners have different kinds of oil in them. What you will not know, until you actually apply the stuff, is how it will look on your dash. You might want to do a spot test first before applying it to the entire dashboard. If you don't like the look, you can always remove it with a real vinyl cleaner.

Personally, I prefer to use a cleaner on my S2K's dash that does not leave a lot of sheen. Hence I recommend either 1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium or Meguiar's Interior Quick Detailer. Both leave a clean matte finish, as if nothing has been left behind at all. I also like Meguiar's M40 Vinyl Cleaner/Conditioner. It bestows a deep satin finish, similar to 303 Protectant.

takeshi

I wouldn't recommend using a leather products on vinyl and plastic. They won't harm it but there are products better suited for vinyl and plastic.

+1 for 303.

That Guy 1987

Thanks for the replies guys. It's funny you mention 303. I'm on the market for a cleaner and protector (for my new soft going on soon) but I have heard to many negative things about 303 and streaking down your windows when it rains. Going with raggtopp but to get on topic. The reason why I don't mind using the leather cleaner/conditioner is because I do want to clean the interior pieces but I want to preserve them from cracking from the sun as well.

Ubetit

1. Armor All has been a water based protectant for over 20+ years. The old tales of cracking dashes is from when i was a kid 30 years ago.
2. I use 303 for the UV protection. When i sold my 6 year old S2000, most thought my top had been replaced. It looked brand new save for a shiney friction spot.

-GHOSTRIDER-

what about the honda brand leather and vinyl bottle of protectant? was told it will clean the leather as well. i just picked it up at the dealer for 5.50. good? bad? did i just waste $5 of my hard earned money?

Vanishing Point

Cannot speak to the Honda leather product usage, but the trick to 303 not "streaking/running" is to buff off the excess once it is dry. Use a soft towel to lightly remove any excess and your good to go. Both Raggtopp and 303 have UV protection, the advantage 303 has it can be used interiorly and exteriorly on a multitude of surfaces.
Whatever you use on the leather pieces, do not use a white creamy product! It cakes into the small perforations of the seat material and is a PITA to then remove.
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BlackBearTX

After reading that the silicon thing is a myth I don't know what to think, I just know that the looks and all of Armor All just isn't my cup of tea.
Runoff during rain is likely excess 303, clean the top than once its dry apply it with an applicator.
If your buying 303 already from an online site, you might pick up some Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner (I use APC+) as a cleaner for leather seats and whatnot. I'd say Lexol>303>Leather Masters (sold on detailersdomain) for leather seats for protection. Just be careful of excess product drying, that's where splotching comes in from my experience. I would probably spray Megs APC onto a cloth or microfiber before wiping down the dash since I got some splotches that went away after a while on the dash of the s2000 I owned.
So yeah I would just recommend applying 303 with an applicator, or at least spray it and then instantly spreading the product with an applicator to create a light even coating. With detailing products a little goes a long way with most things.