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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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what to apply: faded black leather seats in the G

well everytime im cleaning my G, i notice the fading in the front seats...
i tried to use the Mothers, macguaer over the counter stuff, leather care
but its not doing it for me, its still faded

what do u guys use to get the rich black look again, is there stuff the pros use to get the faded part look like new?

also since were on topic, what do u guys use on the dash, i like the shiny look?

i have yet to clay the car, im sure it would look even better...
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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My drivers seat is starting to turn white on the side closest to the door. I've wondered if using black shoe polish ( the liquid kind ) is a bad idea. Has anyone done such a thing?
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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I've been using doc baileys leather black, it dyes and conditions the leather and it works great I highly recommend it.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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i heard the shoe polish works (the kiwi real polish) i tried the liquid quick polish on my civic, and it RUBBED OFF even after months of sitting there.LOL so i wouldnt do it.

as for the DOC stuff, where to find? online or stores have it? thanks!!!

i think imma try that stuff
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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Yeah you can order it online and no it will not rub off. just rub it on with the applicator and let it dry it will cover up scratches in the leather and restore faded leather.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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You will need a black leather dye, just cleaning and conditioning faded leather won't do much to it because the color is already gone.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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If you use a solid based shoe polish and let it sit then seal it, it will do a great job.

But as the guy above me said, if you want to do it 100% right get a dye kit and just dye them, they will look new.
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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i've tried maguires, armor all, both suck.... don't give that wet look and when i sit, my *** doesn't slide like it should. this guy i knew a while back had this conditioner that makes you slide like crazy and gives a nice wet look....


even the dash is sooo dull after 3 different products, maybe its the cheap plastic that nissan uses? My TL's dash shines like crazy but its like vinyl or something
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by t7n7
i've tried maguires, armor all, both suck.... don't give that wet look and when i sit, my *** doesn't slide like it should. this guy i knew a while back had this conditioner that makes you slide like crazy and gives a nice wet look....


even the dash is sooo dull after 3 different products, maybe its the cheap plastic that nissan uses? My TL's dash shines like crazy but its like vinyl or something
Wow, I'm quite the opposite. I like the interiors to look clean but as "dull" as possible. For me, leather should look near flat black, as well as the dash, yet clean and smooth.
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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lol at wanting shiny slippery seats and a shiny dash
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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try leatherique. Its a two step process. Use the rejuvenating oil first sit vehicle in the sun for a few hours, then remove the oil with the pristine clean product. Made my seats look brand new.
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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thanks guys..
i think the dash loos better a little shiny, maybe just me

as for the leather seats, my cusin was slippin n sliding in the back one time..LOL
he like DAMN foo, what u do, just sprayed these seats..

imma try diff. suggestions, let u guys know how it turns out
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Shoe polish on your seats? Maybe its just me...but that seems like a bad idea? I shine my shoes all the time, and I know that stuff comes off with wear. I can just see your @ss being black after a few drives? I don't know...maybe there is a trick there I'm missing...but that just doesn't seem like the best option...
 
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Originally Posted by t7n7
i've tried maguires, armor all, both suck.... don't give that wet look and when i sit, my *** doesn't slide like it should. this guy i knew a while back had this conditioner that makes you slide like crazy and gives a nice wet look....


even the dash is sooo dull after 3 different products, maybe its the cheap plastic that nissan uses? My TL's dash shines like crazy but its like vinyl or something
Why in the world do you want your azz sliding all over the place?
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by t7n7
i've tried maguires, armor all, both suck.... don't give that wet look and when i sit, my *** doesn't slide like it should. this guy i knew a while back had this conditioner that makes you slide like crazy and gives a nice wet look....


even the dash is sooo dull after 3 different products, maybe its the cheap plastic that nissan uses? My TL's dash shines like crazy but its like vinyl or something
lol... perhaps we have different standards... i've never heard of a car owner wanting his seats slippery and wet... for me, maintaining the interior in new condition (matte, clean) is my goal... for dash, 303 protectant has been the perfect product (you can use it on the seats as well, although i dont)... for seats, i use leatherique and i has kept my seats (in various cars) in pristine condition...
 
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