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Old 05-13-2003, 05:49 PM
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Leather cleaning...?

What products do you guys use to clean the leather? Also what is zaino and where do you get it?
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zaino is a series of cleaning products. the main product is polymer based sealant(about 2 million times better than wax). you can only order it online.......zainobros.com
leather cleaner: i believe zaino makes a very well put together leather cleaner. i use lexol though. reason being is that i can pick it up locally.
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never use Armor-All on your dash or seats. it contains petroleum. yup, the stuff gasoline is made of. think of pouring gas on your dash/seats and see the results after a while.
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i use meguiars wipes for my leather. does a nice job, get them real deep black and pretty soft, little mess too.
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I use Lexol to condition and clean.....McGuire's Wipes to shine the leather up a little bit!
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thanks! MAN, i wish i asked BEFORE i armor-alled my leather & dash!!! one time won't hurt it though right? thanks for the advice .. i'm a girl, i know nothing about cars!
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I use Lexol too. It is a great product.
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i use windex
Old 05-17-2003, 02:02 PM
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meg's medalion cleaner - cleans/conditions the leather and doesnt leave a smell or make it overlly shiny like armour all.
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Originally posted by darrinb
i use windex
You can clean anything with Windex.
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Originally posted by USAIndian
You can clean anything with Windex.
are you serious? start cleaning random interior and exterior parts with windex and see what happens.....o yeah spray some on your paint and let it sit, you'll have fun
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Originally posted by ccshamrock2004
are you serious? start cleaning random interior and exterior parts with windex and see what happens.....o yeah spray some on your paint and let it sit, you'll have fun

Have a friend who owns an old Legend and a E36 BMW...uses windex on the interior, wheels and other random parts to "touch" it up all the time. he's been using it for years.......quick, easy way to clean. yeah, pretty fun.
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Watch the Windex on tinted windows. Ammonia can degrade the film!
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Lexol to clean and condition.
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Originally posted by KCheng
Watch the Windex on tinted windows. Ammonia can degrade the film!

Exactly. Need to use Vinegar-based Windex for most car applications like tinted windows.
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Originally posted by USAIndian
Exactly. Need to use Vinegar-based Windex for most car applications like tinted windows.
Yeah, I recently purchased Stoner Invisible Glass, which everyone seems to rave about. I did check, and someone e-mailed them asking if it was safe on tint, and it is. So far, it's keeping my glass pretty damn clean!
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Originally posted by KCheng
Yeah, I recently purchased Stoner Invisible Glass, which everyone seems to rave about. I did check, and someone e-mailed them asking if it was safe on tint, and it is. So far, it's keeping my glass pretty damn clean!
yup Stoners is the best glass cleaner. Amonia free and it even says 'Tint Safe' on the can....when cleaning the windows try using newspaper isntead of a towel. The ink acts as a fine polish and leaves no streaks.....you'll be amazed
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This is the best to use on our leather seats ***** http://www.walgreens.com/store/produ...48&PRODID=3866
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yep, definitely something with mink oil in it. Rhode's Mink Oil Conditioner is good also.
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I was curious about this leather cleaning also, since 01 and up owners,have the little holes in the leather, and was wondering if anything can build up in them ?
From what i see looks like Lexol is a good product.
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