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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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On my new C7, not sure what to use to maintain the interior leather on the dashboard, doors, etc. Any product that anyone would recommend? Thanks.
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Only the 3LT has leather on the dash and doors, the lower trim levels are vinyl on those areas. I use Leather Masters products on leather.

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Originally Posted by ersatz928
Only the 3LT has leather on the dash and doors, the lower trim levels are vinyl on those areas. I use Leather Masters products on leather.
It depends on what you consider real leather. None of it is the leather people think of. It's a manufacturered product. It does not require the conditioner that old cars did to keep from cracking.
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This is correct, all C7 leather is top coated. A damp cloth is all that is recommended in the manual.

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It depends on what you consider real leather. None of it is the leather people think of. It's a manufacturered product. It does not require the conditioner that old cars did to keep from cracking.
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Originally Posted by ersatz928
Only the 3LT has leather on the dash and doors, the lower trim levels are vinyl on those areas. I use Leather Masters products on leather.
Thanks....my Vette is a 3LT. Will look for product you recommended.
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