Leather and other interior protection

[coach81]

Ok so while I am still excited and really care about how clean and purty my car is... I want to know what is the best stuff to use on the leather and the dashboard, doors, etc.. to protect them from the sun, and so on.. what do you guys use... if anything?

[GrySql]

303 Products Aerospace Proctectant, a bit expensive.

Wipe on, let dry, wipe off, leaves a dry surface, very easy. Use about every 6 months, it's kept my '03' Mustang GT looking new.

I use it on all the black chrome, convertible top and leather seats, dashboard & other interior.

Edited January 13, 2013 by GrySql

[acdii]

Lexol for the leather, and armor all cleaner(not protectant) to clean with. I stopped using the protectant after I discovered it outgasses and coats the windshield, and it a PITA to get it clean again.

[Klstaack]

What are you going to use to clean the dash. Like the way it looks now....I don't want to put a product on it that will give it a shiny look. I might just dust it off regularly and not use any product except on the seats.

[acdii]

http://www.armorall.com/products/view_product.php?product_id=6

 

I use this only. Cleans well and doesnt leave a residue.

[neod192]

Lexol for the leather, and armor all cleaner(not protectant) to clean with. I stopped using the protectant after I discovered it outgasses and coats the windshield, and it a PITA to get it clean again.

I think I'll get Zanio's Z-9 to clean the leather, but I wonder if Z-10 outgasses like the Lexol protectant ... I don't think it will.

[acdii]

Let us know how the leather care works. BTW I was referring to the Armor all protectant, the shiny stuff you spray on the dash as the stuff that outgasses. Nasty. The Lexol is only for leather.

[neod192]

Gotcha. I was reading the reviews for the 303 Products Aerospace Protectant and they explain how the Armor stuff evaporates and leaves the dash dry - if you stop using Armor it'll crack. I almost bought the 303 to use it on the seats, but some of the reviews said to keep it away from leather (even though it says it's safe) and get stuff made only for leather. That got me buying the Z-9 and Z-10.

 

I have these Mequire's wipes and plan on using those to dust the dash. Hope they're OK ...

Edited May 16, 2013 by neod192

[acdii]

Link didnt work but I think I know what you refer too, I use the same ones.

[neod192]

Link didnt work but I think I know what you refer too, I use the same ones.

K, try the link now. if it still doesn't work, copy and paste it.

[acdii]

Worked now. These are what I use. http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g13600-quik-interior-detailertrade-wipes/ I stopped using the glossy stuff after I was nearly blinded by the sun in one of my cars, I dont remember which one, then switched to the matte type until I found out about the crap getting on the windshield.

[neod192]

Worked now. These are what I use. http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g13600-quik-interior-detailertrade-wipes/ I stopped using the glossy stuff after I was nearly blinded by the sun in one of my cars, I dont remember which one, then switched to the matte type until I found out about the crap getting on the windshield.

So they're all bad for the windshield then? I guess we would need something that doesnt evaporate in the heat.

[acdii]

I dont know about the one you use, just the armor all ones. I havent tried the others.