Just got my 2006 tl two weeks ago. Need to know what product to use to clean leather and dash panel with out the wet or glossy look? Thanks in advance.

 

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Zaino

or my favorite

303 Aerospace Protectant

 

303 is what I use on rubber,plastic and vinyl....the best there is and w/o any shine.

For leather I use Meguiar's Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner.

These give me the results I want.

 

For vinyl, I use 303 protectant. When first applied, it is slightly shiney, but that disappears in a couple of days. For leather, I use Lexol cleaner and Griots Leather Care. (Griotsgarage.com)

 

303....without a doubt the best product you will ever find for what you want to do, and you might even find a few other uses for it around your house. Great Stuff!!

 

I'm also a recent convert to 303. Stuff is really great.

 

haha, did anybody notice that next to the 3rd bullet point on the 303 Aerospace Protectant it says, "Repels dust, SOILING, and staining."

i wonder what that could mean?

 

I like vinylex for dash, and lexol for leather. They are readily available at any auto store.

Avoid all armor all products like the plague.

 

since all modern car leather is plastic coated there is no reason to use real leather products. I use 303 protectant on mine, works great.

 

Well I just ordered the 303 and zaino for leather. Thanks to all who took the time to answer my question.

 

I use the 303 per the recommendation of the members. I found that it works fine on the dash but stays shinny on the door trims and the plastics on the steering wheel.
For the leather, I use Zymol.

 

I hate shiny leather seats. It makes them look vinyl to me. I like my seats to look DRY, like straight from the factory.

 

Can you buy 303 in an auto parts store? Or is it only avialable online?

Thanks

 

I use Meguiar's NXT interior protectant. Its not shiny or greasy looking at all but you can tell the diff from factory. I do like my interior look "dry" like from the factory too but i dont think any protectant can do that?

 

They've got a whole website for that answer! . . . http://www.wheretobuy303.com/

I think I found mine at a local Ace Hardware store, but it can be found in boating stores too.

-Brian

 

I would like to know as well, do they sell this stuff at pep boys or autozone?

 

Leather cleaner and conditioner and vinyl protectant. From e-Bay reseller for $31.00 shipped! Three 16oz bottles and two applicators.

G

 

Griots Leather Care ($15.00 for 16oz) best stuff for your money. Also has awesome leather scent and leaves the leather soft, not glossy.
available at griotsgarage.com, real top end stuff.

 

Nope. I went to a off road truck shop to pick up mine. Check the website for locations near you.

 

Look at my post up above 303 can be purchased at any ACE hardware store.

 

This is where I got mine. These guys carry everything.....

http://www.properautocare.com

 

 

i use a little Murphy's oil soap & water on everything. I's all natural & works great. My Lexol just sits on the shelf

 

Has anyone tried Black Magic brand? I heard it has good reviews.

 

Don't!!

 

I find Black Magic products VERY good. Being a person who seldomly buys things online and living in Toronto, I am basically limited to products sold in Canadian Tire. I have used Black Magic's car wish since day 1 on my SSM TL and all I can say is PERFECT! It has an "enriching car paint" formula that "boosts" the deepness of your car's paint. Definately a solid product, and washes/suds very well too (and good scent).

Black Magic's tire shine FOAM spray can is good too. Has enough for a lot of applications. DEEP and high gloss shine for literally weeks on end.

Haha, BTW, I am not affiliated with Black Magic in ANY way!

 

Great minds think alike

 

I just picked some 303 up today at the local Ace hardware (BTW, this is probably the easiest place to find it. Just about everywhere has an Ace hardware store). Front says:

303 Aerospace Protectant
Rubber.Vinyl.Fiberglass.Tires.Plastic.Leather.Tonn eau Covers

So it looks like they feel it's fine for leather.