hey all i am trying to find the best stuff to detail an interior and make it really pop.i have an 01 jetta with all black leather interior.the seats are perfect condition and i tried armoral leather wipes and it left a nasty sheen on them.so then i used stp son of a gun and now everything is spotted and looks like crap.so what is my best option to make everything shine without being slippery?
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agarabaghi
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You will want to clean them with a leather cleaner and the condition them.
From what I have read the thing with leather is to find out if you have a coating or not. I am pretty sure a VW will have a coating.
Autogeek sells a foaming leather cleaner and condition which might work well for you...
I am a fan of Malco Leather condition but they do not sell Malco products here.
From what I have read the thing with leather is to find out if you have a coating or not. I am pretty sure a VW will have a coating.
Autogeek sells a foaming leather cleaner and condition which might work well for you...
I am a fan of Malco Leather condition but they do not sell Malco products here.
Flash Gordon
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If you like a real shiny look; I'm afraid you are out of luck as far as finding a product that doesn't leave a greasy film
If you want shine without the greasy mess, check out Cover All made by Superior Products. They don't sell it here (wish they did), but you can get it at O'reilly Auto.
Cover All High Gloss Tire Dressing Aerosol - Superior Products
Auto Geek may sell a product that is similar.. Hopefully they'll chime in here as well.
Cover All High Gloss Tire Dressing Aerosol - Superior Products
Auto Geek may sell a product that is similar.. Hopefully they'll chime in here as well.
cleanmycorolla
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You should at least use Meg's product if you're going OTC.. Interior shine is a great one and cheap!
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I'm not sure that a leather/trim cleaner exists.
For the few extra dollars I would get the product that is specifically designed or a job. Don't wanna mess up that leather
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i will try the superior cover all on the seats,what would you recomend for the plastic trim and stuff
Kevin Cullen
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Clean the plastic and leather with a diluted APC or deep clean with steam. Then use 303 Aerospace protectant, PERL or Ultima interior guard. All will protect from UV and give a great finish. They do not give a greasy finish.
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Yep, as you found out, stay away from Armoral products.
Meg's apc+ is great on leather at about 10:1 and weaker. Stronger than that and it's a gamble. Maybe even start at 15:1 or 20:1.
If you have access or know somebody that has a steamer, place a microfiber of the head a gently warm the leather up before doing anything. It's not necessary but helps a ton.
Spray the seat evenly (not allowing drips) and use a soft to medium bristle brush to lightly clean and agitate. If this isn't working you can either step up the strength of the cleaner and/or use a scrubbie pad to lightly scrub and agitate stubborn grime.
Next, find yourself a quality leather conditioner. I use Meg's D180 Leather cleaner and conditioner. There are some very high end detailers using this stuff on a daily basis.
I like this conditioner because it also has a very light cleaning ability. It helps remove any weird streaks or grime you left behind in the previous step. Use a microfiber applicator pad or towel and apply the product evenly to the entire seat.
Let the product dwell for a couple minutes to allow it to absorb into the surface, and then buff to a natural and beautiful finish with a dry microfiber towel.
You don't want shiny surfaces in a car. It looks cheap and creates glare while driving.
Hope that helps. Good luck!
Meg's apc+ is great on leather at about 10:1 and weaker. Stronger than that and it's a gamble. Maybe even start at 15:1 or 20:1.
If you have access or know somebody that has a steamer, place a microfiber of the head a gently warm the leather up before doing anything. It's not necessary but helps a ton.
Spray the seat evenly (not allowing drips) and use a soft to medium bristle brush to lightly clean and agitate. If this isn't working you can either step up the strength of the cleaner and/or use a scrubbie pad to lightly scrub and agitate stubborn grime.
Next, find yourself a quality leather conditioner. I use Meg's D180 Leather cleaner and conditioner. There are some very high end detailers using this stuff on a daily basis.
I like this conditioner because it also has a very light cleaning ability. It helps remove any weird streaks or grime you left behind in the previous step. Use a microfiber applicator pad or towel and apply the product evenly to the entire seat.
Let the product dwell for a couple minutes to allow it to absorb into the surface, and then buff to a natural and beautiful finish with a dry microfiber towel.
You don't want shiny surfaces in a car. It looks cheap and creates glare while driving.
Hope that helps. Good luck!