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Best cleaner protectant ? This is my 7th Corvette and am well aware that in previous versions the seats were protected by a film. First Vette with Napa so not sure what’s best. Thanks in advance !!
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A damp microfiber cloth. No need for chemicals.
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I suspect, but don't have any proof, that the leather dash issue is because of people using some kind of conditioner on it. Maybe not 100% but I think it's an issue.
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Have the Napa myself...was told by professional detailer and Corvette nut just damp microfiber towel. No chemicals, no detergents. Napa still has a coating on it.
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Hot water and microfiber is good. I’m a mechanic and need to clean my silver/ white seats a couple times a month. Steering wheel too. Then cool water to seal it up.Thanks
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manual say water/water mild soap!!
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manual say water/water mild soap!!
Read and FOLLOW the MANUAL?!?!? <gasp> That's akin to admitting the design engineers who designed the car knew more than me!!!!!
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Read and FOLLOW the MANUAL?!?!? <gasp> That's akin to admitting the design engineers who designed the car knew more than me!!!!!
i'm not sure how much the design engineers thought about what leather/leather care, to use but my upholstery shop says the same about water!!
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Vacuum surfaces FIRST.

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A damp microfiber cloth. No need for chemicals.
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Look in the CF CAR CARE Forum for car care advise.
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I dont know if putting chemicals on the dash will hurt it. But my 17 has never had anything other than a damp cloth and it's still in perfect condition. And yes its a 3lt.
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A damp microfiber cloth. No need for chemicals.
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Originally Posted by bbrown450
Best cleaner protectant ? This is my 7th Corvette and am well aware that in previous versions the seats were protected by a film. First Vette with Napa so not sure what’s best. Thanks in advance !!
I've used Armor All for the past 40 years on my long term C3 and C5, and now my C7 - for all leather, vinyl, rubber & plastic. Once a year and it protects everything nicely.
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I dont know if putting chemicals on the dash will hurt it. But my 17 has never had anything other than a damp cloth and it's still in perfect condition. And yes its a 3lt.
Chemicals hurt everything. "Nothing's for nothing," as my short, fatassed Italian friend sez.....
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manual say water/water mild soap!!

***Vacuum first. NO soap!!!
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***Vacuum first. NO soap!!!
i agree on the vacuum 1st!!

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