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Old 09-02-2014, 06:47 AM
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What product would you use to clean the C7 leather?

I know what the owners manual states about cleaning
however there will probably come a time when a damp towel just won't do.

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Originally Posted by 396tears
What product would you use to clean the C7 leather?

I know what the owners manual states about cleaning
however there will probably come a time when a damp towel just won't do.
Since I started using Zaino for the first time when my C7 arrived, decided to try their leather products. A colleague at work with a C6, which he parked next to my C6, always looked better! He was a dedicated Zaino user. I use a new Zaino procedure for the outside that does not require mixing. I start with Z-5 (recommended by Sal at Zaino because of my dark car color) followed immediately with Z-CS. Z-CS goes on in a few minutes with no buffing or removal.
This is my first Vette in the four I’ve owned that did not have black interior. It is a 3LT Kalahari. I used Z-9, Leather Soft Leather Cleaner where neeeded, followed by Z-10 Leather in a Bottle, Treatment, and Conditioner. Worked great, very pleased.

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Originally Posted by 396tears
What product would you use to clean the C7 leather?

I know what the owners manual states about cleaning
however there will probably come a time when a damp towel just won't do.
Zanio has an interior cleaner, they also have a leather conditioner, I used the conditioner keeps the new car smell alive. after 5 years my C6 still smelled new, I am now using it on my C7 works great.

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Originally Posted by 396tears
What product would you use to clean the C7 leather?

I know what the owners manual states about cleaning
however there will probably come a time when a damp towel just won't do.
Lexol leather cleaner, if there's soiled areas, then Voodoo leather rejuvenator.
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Aerospace 303, nice natural finish with UV protection.
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Woolite and water….

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/te7zjx8jxa...er%21.pdf?dl=0
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?? bad link
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?? bad link
no just download the document....get tired of writing the same thing all the time here so my detailing info is in documents....

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Aerospace 303, nice natural finish with UV protection.

2nd !
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Originally Posted by Glen e
no just download the document....get tired of writing the same thing all the time here so my detailing info is in documents....
sorry u get tired but

here is what i got from your link


This webpage is not available

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The webpage at https://www.dropbox.com/s/te7zjx8jxa...er%21.pdf?dl=0 might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
Error code: ERR_CONNECTION_ABORTED
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Worked for me! Good info that everyone that asks about cleaning leather should know.

Cliff notes: You are not cleaning leather, even if you think you are.
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Originally Posted by dbdave
Worked for me! Good info that everyone that asks about cleaning leather should know.

Cliff notes: You are not cleaning leather, even if you think you are.
i'll try again at home probably firewall block here
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I believe our leather is vinyl coated, at least on the seats, so I just use 409.

Don't think conditioner can get past the coating, but I am sure I will find out shortly.

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