3LT leather/interior cleaning
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
3LT leather/interior cleaning
Hi all,
I am new to corvettes and I got the upgraded napa leather (whatever that means). I want to make sure that the leather stays clean and I take care of it so it stays new looking and doesn't crack, etc. The owners manual only says to use soap and water, or just water to clean it but I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for me to keep it looking great? I am looking for advice on the leather and plastic surfaces.
Thanks!!!
I am new to corvettes and I got the upgraded napa leather (whatever that means). I want to make sure that the leather stays clean and I take care of it so it stays new looking and doesn't crack, etc. The owners manual only says to use soap and water, or just water to clean it but I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for me to keep it looking great? I am looking for advice on the leather and plastic surfaces.
Thanks!!!
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 210
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From: Royal Palm Beach FL
Hi all,
I am new to corvettes and I got the upgraded napa leather (whatever that means). I want to make sure that the leather stays clean and I take care of it so it stays new looking and doesn't crack, etc. The owners manual only says to use soap and water, or just water to clean it but I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for me to keep it looking great? I am looking for advice on the leather and plastic surfaces.
Thanks!!!
I am new to corvettes and I got the upgraded napa leather (whatever that means). I want to make sure that the leather stays clean and I take care of it so it stays new looking and doesn't crack, etc. The owners manual only says to use soap and water, or just water to clean it but I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for me to keep it looking great? I am looking for advice on the leather and plastic surfaces.
Thanks!!!
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From: Ft Lauderdale
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try any interior product by meguires from the auto parts store or if you want to order online:
zaino leather in a bottle
any adams interior product
any Ultima interior product
Poorboys Natural Look- my favorite
Aerospace 303
and search...this comes up virtually every day here...
zaino leather in a bottle
any adams interior product
any Ultima interior product
Poorboys Natural Look- my favorite
Aerospace 303
and search...this comes up virtually every day here...
Last edited by Glen e; Jul 18, 2014 at 06:42 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '12
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From: Ft Lauderdale
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Don't over think this becasue you don't really have true leather that you are touching - on any trim level:
http://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools/...her-upholstery
http://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools/...her-upholstery
Last edited by Glen e; Jul 18, 2014 at 03:27 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Cape Coral Fla.
Adams interior detail spray once a month should keep you looking good for a long time. Be careful with their interior cleaner for it very strong and should only be used for deep cleaning! Like Glen said we don't have true leather so conditioning isn't really that important.
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It really is leather, it just has a plastic coating on it, so you don't treat it like leather. Glen e's article explains it quite well.
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto Ontario Canada
It does not matter what product you use because the leather in your car is coated. Most automotive leather these days is coated to protect against accidental spills. Don't waste your money on expensive oil based conditioners to feed your leather. It won't matter in this case.
