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Old 05-26-2024, 03:14 PM
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I haven’t seen anyone in here talking about caring for our leather interiors but I have seen plenty of D3s and now some D4s with failing perforated leather sections and full leather cars with shrunken dash leather. I put together a comprehensive informational video on what to use (and perhaps more importantly what not to use) as well as why


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16oz cleaner/conditioner
Leather brush
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That is an awesome video! You sure have some beauty shots of that interior!
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Thanks! That’s part of what takes soooo long to make these videos lol. That and the research
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I have been using leatherique for years. Great project. Never used on perforated leather, so good to see a video. Just need to wait until it gets hotter outside and I can leave the Rejuvenator on for multiple days.
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I was apprehensive too first time but I went light with it and it cleaned up as normal when finished. Probably re-added once or twice more than solid leather areas but other than that extra step I’ve had perfect results

I had been waiting as well. Was cool and cloudy so it probably ended up staying on for a good week while I filmed this
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I have been using chemical guys... time to switch...
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+10000 for Leatherique.
I discovered this product 20 years ago and buy it in the gallons. There is nothing that compares. I also use it on sofas and chairs in the house.
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