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Old 04-22-2008, 08:34 AM
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damage the black leather? the only thing i hate with black on black is that your body oil sticks out like a sore thumb on the steering wheel, arm rest, parts of the door panels, ect. i know rubbing alcohol would clean it up asap but i dont want to damage the leather. anyone try this out yet? i cant stand seeing the interior so dull. any one recommend any product that will shine up the black?
Old 04-22-2008, 09:27 AM
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Default Alcohol is a solvent, not a "shine enhancer"

Sure, you could clean your leather with the alcohol, but you'd likely dissolve more than just the dirt and oils you don't like and damage the leather. And in the end, once the alcohol evaporates, your seats will be worse than when you started. Don't do it. Ever.

You need you use a quality leather cleaner. I have used Lexol for years, and really like it. There is a cleaner, and then a conditioner. Follow the directions and you will get good results.

Also, I am not sure on your vehicle, but only the "center parts" of the seats are leather...the bolsters on either side of your butt and back are plastic leather... fake. You can use the Lexol on that, too.<ul><li><a href="http://www.lexol.com/newauto.html">Lexol Web Site</a></li></ul>
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I wouldn't use rubbing alcohol, just use leather cleaner instead...
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Default go to the Detailing forum, take your spanking, then learn

Everything I was using was too harsh. It was actually pretty interesting and the guys are fanatics, and nice.
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