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Old 04-16-2019, 11:38 AM
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Metal polish - Flitz
I like the S100 stuff especially the wax and engine brite
Leather stuff - Lexol

So much good stuff out there these days, I dont think theres a wrong answer..
Lexol is amazing for Leather ... There cleaner and conditioner is a great combo!
 
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Old 04-16-2019, 11:52 AM
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Here is a tip on leather. "Most" leather seats in vehicles is coated. A few drops of water on the leather will tell you if its noted or not. If it soaks into the leather, uncoated. If it beads on top it's coated.

Put leather conditioner on coated leather really doesnt do anything because it does not penetrate thru the coating to get to the leather. The conditioner will "Sit" on top of the coating, dirt/dust will stick to the conditioner. For this type of seat I clean it good with diluted APC and then Aerospace 303. give it 10 minutes then take a MF to it. 303 protects very good against the sun.

For uncoated leather, leather conditioner works well for it. I typically use Leather Masters. Their cleaner and conditioner are very good, much better then what can be found at the auto parts store.
My Avalanche has uncoated leather seats. Every year I use the Leatherique system. It is hands down the best I have used, as good or better then my steamer. It is a long process but the results are worth it.

The biggest thing with leather is keeping it clean, no dirt or sand on it to grind into the leather or stitching.
 
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www.wolfgangcarcare.com/wg5500.html
Apply after washing *** directed. I let cure for about a week, wsh, then add a coat of carnuba wax. The sealant protects for 6 months where the wax only protects for 6 weeks. I use the carnuba because it gives a deeper shine compared to the sealant
 
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This sealant, and most require a 12hr cure time when they can get wet. 12hrs then you could put wax on it or another coat of sealant.
DGPS is a great sealant.
 
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Aerospace 303 doesn’t make the seat slippery?
 
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It hasn't when I have used it on some bikes. I spray 1-2 sprays on a applicator and apply. MF on the seat afterwards. No need to gob it on .A little goes a long way. It won't be tacky, but it won't be slippery.
Not all seats are the same though obviously. if you are going to use it for the first time, try it on the nose of the seat, where you don't actually sit. If you don't like it a APC will take it right off. If its good, then apply to the rest.

This "Test" is what is on interior detailing products. Companies disclose this for potential staining, discoloring.
 

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If you want some of the best wax collinite 845 is where it is at. I ended up ceramic coating the tank, but collinite is the next best thing for waxing
 
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845 is a tough budget friendly wax. One of the longer lasting ones made.
My thoughts on wax are based on where I live. The pollen here is so bad right now its horrible. Wax on a vehicle would just attract it even more. Not a knock on wax, just how it is. I have a jar of Fuzion and its a great wax, I just don't use it.
 
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eaglefan, i agree. For the money 845 is hard to beat, and a little goes a long way. I actually keep it in a spray bottle, and just spritz a red pad with it. The pollen is so bad that I don't think it matters what you use. I coated using Mckees 37 new ceramic coat, and for the money that is some nice stuff. I have never tried fuzion, that is zymol isnt it? i have used jet seal, and thought it was ok. For matte finish flitzs and wizards detail spray was the best.
 

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Fuzion is made by Wolfgang.
I haven't used the Mckees stuff yet. When I coat cars for customers 99% of the time its 22PLE. The results and durability of it is outstanding.

Im not a chemical guys fan. Their stripper scent for interiors is pretty good though.
For sealants I use 4Star, DGPS, BlackFire, or Ultima. These sealants are so easy to use they are foolproof. 2 coats on a vehicle thats sits outside is 4-6 months down here which is pretty good. Average wax might last 4-6 weeks. sun and rain here is brutal on a LSP

I wouldn't own anything matte, but if I did I would put the Gyeon matte coating on it immediately. Matte just doesnt appeal to me
 


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