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Old 12-26-2011, 11:56 AM
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Nothing like a beer, a clay bar and some Zymol

Hope everyone had a great holiday. I sure did.

Just got finished washing, chamois-ing, clay barring and waxing with a fresh coat of Zymol.

It took forever, but I think it looks amazing.

Drink of choice: Bud light can.

Any recommendations on a decent wheel cleaner (aerosol vs liquid?) and a leather conditioner??


Old 12-26-2011, 12:09 PM
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Nice Work.
Great way to work off Holiday Calories too.
I use only warm water on Leather regardless if its
Split Hide Bonded {TL} or Milano Full Grain {MDX Advance}.
The TL coated layer will wear out fast if you use harsh chemicals.
I use Black Magic on tires wheels when necessary.
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Nice job! Your NPB is like a mirror

I only use Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner. It's good stuff.

Don't forget to clean your exhaust with barkeeper's best friend
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Looks great! I love the TL in black.

For cleaning the leather I use lexol as well. Works great!
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Damn looks great!

I wish I could spend some time detailing my car - my fingers would freeze off though.
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Originally Posted by drummer boy04
Nice job! Your NPB is like a mirror

I only use Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner. It's good stuff.

Don't forget to clean your exhaust with barkeeper's best friend
I agree it smells really good but you can use warm water and a light soap to wash the leather but then do a leather conditioner. Remember leather is like our skin. If you bathe without putting lotion on after it'll dry your skin out to the point that you get ashy as we brown skinned folks know. Thats why as the saying goes "black don't crack" because we stay lotioned up...ha ha...
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mmm.. i love mirror shine! Very nice job, indeed.

Hard work DOES pay off. Especially when it comes to paint.
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Wish i could wash and wax my car. Too bad its too cold and i tend to get lazy around this time of year.. cant wait til spring!
Your car looks awesome

For leather i like to use Lexol leather cleaner and scrub the hell outta my seats til all the dirt and grime is gone lol. I finis it off with Zaino Z-10 Leather in a Bottle
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Originally Posted by EL_PIC
Nice Work.
Great way to work off Holiday Calories too.
I use only warm water on Leather regardless if its
Split Hide Bonded {TL} or Milano Full Grain {MDX Advance}.
The TL coated layer will wear out fast if you use harsh chemicals.
I use Black Magic on tires wheels when necessary.
Yeah I needed to burn off some calories. Great bonding time with my car too!




Originally Posted by drummer boy04
Nice job! Your NPB is like a mirror

I only use Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner. It's good stuff.

Don't forget to clean your exhaust with barkeeper's best friend
Thank you sir! I used to use Lexol on my boots and friends saddle. Love when she shines in the sin after a good waxing

Originally Posted by Rev_Hi
Looks great! I love the TL in black.

For cleaning the leather I use lexol as well. Works great!
2/2, guess I'm going with lexol!

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Damn looks great!

I wish I could spend some time detailing my car - my fingers would freeze off though.
I think I'd rather have fingers freeze...it was a fun 90 degrees down here. Like breathing thru a wet gym sock kinda heat.



Originally Posted by ParaSurfer1979
I agree it smells really good but you can use warm water and a light soap to wash the leather but then do a leather conditioner. Remember leather is like our skin. If you bathe without putting lotion on after it'll dry your skin out to the point that you get ashy as we brown skinned folks know. Thats why as the saying goes "black don't crack" because we stay lotioned up...ha ha...

HAHA Love it! I'll definitely lotion her up after a good scrubbin'

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mmm.. i love mirror shine! Very nice job, indeed.

Hard work DOES pay off. Especially when it comes to paint.
Thank you! I agree, now I just have to maintain it.
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Mmmmmm so wet! Lmao looks good bro
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Great job indeed! Nice ride! On the interior cleaner and conditioner I would recommend LEXOL, great product. Personally, I preffer Coors Light, Bud Light makes me fart!!

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All that work and only two pictures?

Looks great! Nice work!
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Plus one Lexol
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
All that work and only two pictures?

Looks great! Nice work!

Actually I took 3 pics! I didn't want to get too full of myself...
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It looks beautiful, and so does that Florida sun!
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well done and i use lexol as well for my leather
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Originally Posted by ParaSurfer1979
I agree it smells really good but you can use warm water and a light soap to wash the leather but then do a leather conditioner. Remember leather is like our skin. If you bathe without putting lotion on after it'll dry your skin out to the point that you get ashy as we brown skinned folks know. Thats why as the saying goes "black don't crack" because we stay lotioned up...ha ha...
auto leather is not like skin, it is sealed, nothing you put on it is going to "condition" it....keep it clean, use a leather cleaner if you like, they smell nice and give a layer of protection from uv rays....but condition it does not...
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