Leather cleaner preserver
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From: Grosse Pte. Mich.
Zaino "Leather in a Bottle" which is a conditioner, and Zaino "Soft Leather"
which is a cleaner. These products were highly recommended here, years ago when I put fresh Al Knoch leather seats in my '72. That's been 10 years now, and they still look great.
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I had to walk out to my garage in the cold to confirm, so you'd better comply! LOL.
Zaino "Leather in a Bottle" which is a conditioner, and Zaino "Soft Leather"
which is a cleaner. These products were highly recommended here, years ago when I put fresh Al Knoch leather seats in my '72. That's been 10 years now, and they still look great.
Zaino "Leather in a Bottle" which is a conditioner, and Zaino "Soft Leather"
which is a cleaner. These products were highly recommended here, years ago when I put fresh Al Knoch leather seats in my '72. That's been 10 years now, and they still look great.
Been using these products for fifteen years.
Le Mans Master
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I have a question along these lines. If the "leather" on the seats is really a processed vinyl then is it still going to help to use a leather conditioner or shoud you be using a vinyl treatment?
I believe the op's "leather" is actually vinyl.
I believe the op's "leather" is actually vinyl.
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Leather cleaner & preservative for leather products: polymer protectants for vinyl products. Petroleum-based protectant products SHOULD NEVER BE USED FOR ANYTHING.
If you have seat covers that are part leather and part vinyl, then you need maintenance products for both.
If you have seat covers that are part leather and part vinyl, then you need maintenance products for both.
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On original seats, the pleated center section of the seat was leather, and the side bolsters and back were vinyl.
Le Mans Master
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Given that the center is leather and sides are vinyl and I can see the difference now that I look for it. What specific product is used for the vinyl? What have folks been using with some success?
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For cleaning vinyl, you can use diluted detergent in water, soap/water, simple green, whatever. Then you need to rinse all that off with fresh water so there is no cleaner residue.
I have used Nu-Vinyl for almost 40 years on ALL vinyl and rubber (hoses, grommets, TIRES) and it's the single best "appearance" product that I have ever used. Wipe it on, let dry for a few minutes, DONE. Never yellows, never peels; always looks like...well...New Vinyl!
The auto parts stores no longer sell it, as Mequiar's and others have 'lobbied' them out. Mequiar's protectant for plastics is very similar stuff (a polymer protectant). You can order Nu-Vinyl thru Ace and Tru-Value hardware stores or over the internet.
I have used Nu-Vinyl for almost 40 years on ALL vinyl and rubber (hoses, grommets, TIRES) and it's the single best "appearance" product that I have ever used. Wipe it on, let dry for a few minutes, DONE. Never yellows, never peels; always looks like...well...New Vinyl!
The auto parts stores no longer sell it, as Mequiar's and others have 'lobbied' them out. Mequiar's protectant for plastics is very similar stuff (a polymer protectant). You can order Nu-Vinyl thru Ace and Tru-Value hardware stores or over the internet.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hermosa
For cleaning vinyl, you can use diluted detergent in water, soap/water, simple green, whatever. Then you need to rinse all that off with fresh water so there is no cleaner residue.
I have used Nu-Vinyl for almost 40 years on ALL vinyl and rubber (hoses, grommets, TIRES) and it's the single best "appearance" product that I have ever used. Wipe it on, let dry for a few minutes, DONE. Never yellows, never peels; always looks like...well...New Vinyl!
The auto parts stores no longer sell it, as Mequiar's and others have 'lobbied' them out. Mequiar's protectant for plastics is very similar stuff (a polymer protectant). You can order Nu-Vinyl thru Ace and Tru-Value hardware stores or over the internet.
I have used Nu-Vinyl for almost 40 years on ALL vinyl and rubber (hoses, grommets, TIRES) and it's the single best "appearance" product that I have ever used. Wipe it on, let dry for a few minutes, DONE. Never yellows, never peels; always looks like...well...New Vinyl!
The auto parts stores no longer sell it, as Mequiar's and others have 'lobbied' them out. Mequiar's protectant for plastics is very similar stuff (a polymer protectant). You can order Nu-Vinyl thru Ace and Tru-Value hardware stores or over the internet.
Lately I've been using Megires 57 and it also claims it's ok for leather. No real experience with it over time though.
In the past I used 303 aerospace protectant and it seems to work fine too. It looke and smelled a lot like Armor all though and is not compatible with all plastic types. so I went looking for something that may be better.
I may give the Nu-vinyl a try too.
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For cleaning vinyl, you can use diluted detergent in water, soap/water, simple green, whatever. Then you need to rinse all that off with fresh water so there is no cleaner residue.
I have used Nu-Vinyl for almost 40 years on ALL vinyl and rubber (hoses, grommets, TIRES) and it's the single best "appearance" product that I have ever used. Wipe it on, let dry for a few minutes, DONE. Never yellows, never peels; always looks like...well...New Vinyl!
The auto parts stores no longer sell it, as Mequiar's and others have 'lobbied' them out. Mequiar's protectant for plastics is very similar stuff (a polymer protectant). You can order Nu-Vinyl thru Ace and Tru-Value hardware stores or over the internet.
I have used Nu-Vinyl for almost 40 years on ALL vinyl and rubber (hoses, grommets, TIRES) and it's the single best "appearance" product that I have ever used. Wipe it on, let dry for a few minutes, DONE. Never yellows, never peels; always looks like...well...New Vinyl!
The auto parts stores no longer sell it, as Mequiar's and others have 'lobbied' them out. Mequiar's protectant for plastics is very similar stuff (a polymer protectant). You can order Nu-Vinyl thru Ace and Tru-Value hardware stores or over the internet.