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Leatherette seats...opinions on conditioning these seats????

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Old 09-19-2003, 02:12 PM
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Default Leatherette seats...opinions on conditioning these seats????

Can anyone recommend Protectants & Conditioners to use on the Leatherette seats? They're not exactly leather so I'm not sure whether it would be ok to use regular Leather Cleaner/Conditioner....
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yeah, you really need to condition PLASTIC.
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I don't think you can condition them. Just clean with a damp cloth.
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LOL
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Default I would consider lexol or pinnacle for a cleaner/conditioner...

Both are fairly mild on leather and leatherette surfaces, and should do the job. Normally, leatherette is less sensitive to chemicals than leather is, so using a leather conditioner should not be a problem.

Like any surface, even "plastic" needs to be conditioned to prevent damage from the harmful effects of UV rays and dry/humid cycles over time.
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lexol makes a product called Vinylex that works very well
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Default Re: yeah, you really need to condition PLASTIC.

actually its ABS polymer with plastisizer.. with time the plastizer // ahh forget it.. but you should take care of it.. or it will crack.
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Default Vinylex, vinylex, vinylex

That is all.
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Default Re: Leatherette seats...opinions on conditioning these seats????

Actually the parts your rear and back rest on are leather... the rest is synthetic leather. The new leathers are more durable but you should still use a good conditioner/cleaner on them. The rest can be wiped off with a damp cloth. I use 303 Aerospace Protectant and it makes my interior look plush! http://www.premiumautocare.com/303aerprot.html
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Default Vinylex browns tires

My favorite detail shop (emmons coachworks dot com) says that they don't use Vinylex anymore because of that reason. They used to use it and sell it. Now they recommend 303 protectant. I use that now. It doesn't make for much shine, but just a nice black rich finish. I will use it on internal plastics when it is needed.

I used to LOVE vinylex.


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