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Old 08-25-2010, 01:14 PM
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Default How to clean your Leather <D180> Review with pictures

When comes to cleaning leather the only thing i use on leather is D180 ( read : no steamer, no apc or any other things/cleaners )

D180 is meguiar`s leather cleaner conditioner. for public can be purchase in sample of 12 oz around 7$ , or in gallon for more / detailer use.
one seat should take between 5 minutes up to 20 minutes (when soiled)
Depends how bad the leather condition is i do one or 2 applications for cleaning and the 3rd one for "conditioner" where the product is light wipe.
i use it with a soft brush (1in and half , soft-hair) i apply the product on the brush and i work the seat strategic , in steps. u agitate the product to make sure goes anywhere on seat surface and wipe with mf towel.
- when use with the brush keep on eye on any splater , if use too much product, wipe any splater from leather, try don`t leave it too long, has cleaning agents.
- always wipe with mf towel so the leather is even covered.
- once u start you wanna do the whole seat/ interior seats , if not will be visible difference
- the product has a light learning curve but once u use it it should be easy on/off , just wipe the excess to even the application if not the excess it may be visible too shiny.
- when first applied on seats it may look greasy at the momment you work the paste , but after 1-2 hours the finish is natural , and nice to touch , gives a light shine of the leather but not any extreme glare.
that`s my experience with D180, very affordable , safe on leather ,good working time , quality results.
i use it on different vehicles , color , and very soft leather
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Old 08-25-2010, 04:39 PM
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very nice!
 
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Old 11-15-2010, 07:58 PM
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Just wanted to say that I went out, bought the D180 and cleaned my leather as instructed and it looks awesome... Thank You for the post!
 
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:40 PM
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where can u buy it?
 
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Old 03-27-2011, 11:22 PM
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I'm pretty sure this can be purchased at any auto-zone or even Target or Walmart for that matter.
 
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Old 08-04-2011, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by audi247
I'm pretty sure this can be purchased at any auto-zone or even Target or Walmart for that matter.
I can only find a gallon. No small packaging anywhere online
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 01:18 AM
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Im so glad I dont have white leather seats.
 
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Old 09-26-2011, 07:32 PM
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Will be definitely trying this on the Beater. I'll post pics afterwards
 
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Old 09-28-2011, 11:15 AM
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Diluted grain alcohol, what the Germans call 'spirit of wine' is an excellent cleaner. It should be followed with a good conditioner.
 
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Old 12-15-2011, 03:15 PM
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And after this:

ZYMOL Treat

Use fingers apply and cotton terry cloth towel to buff.
 


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