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Q: got any after pics though?
A: yes I have pics of it after... the seats just look greasy. its not really worthy of a pic but I'll post if for those who want to see it finished as its drying regardless. Just looks like its been smeared with lotion.. nothing special.
Q:So in your opinion should I be using mothers leather moisturizer or kerri hand lotion?
I really thought that mothers was the [shizzle] untill you pulled out that industrial strenght stuff. I've always used mothers....
A:Im not dissing "mothers car apperance prodcuts"... but compared to the ultra-high end grade that professional detailers use... its total crap. Like the waxes are good... but you need about 4 different applications all using different bottles to do as good of a job as a single coat of this wax by this company called "Malco". Its called "Flash". It comes in squirt bottle.
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^is a VERY quick and PHENOMINAL wax... and its REALLY cheap costing too.. ITs just out of this world.. here this was my RS using it.. right after a 15 minute wax and wipe off job.
Thats why you buy and use good stuff.. If I was using mothers.. it would have taken me well over an hour and multiple applications... to do the same quality shine. Thats why I advocate using good stuff.
use the Mothers stuff.. but tell me what you plan on using first... You'll need about a cup of it too: keep in mind.
BTW: if you want some practice... try this whole method on your wallet or your leather jacket. Like this works amazing on jackets too.... I TOTALLY revitalized my leather jacket using this "prime" goop. the stuff is out of this world... now the leather is so soft it honestly (no joke) feels as soft as flannel
- Here is the best stuff on the market... its not that actual "Prime" goop that I used in the tutorial: but it'll still work as good.
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^ This stuff is by Malco as well. Its called "Leather conditioner". It comes in a 1 liter squeeze bottle. Probably good for a year or two.
please remember that this cleaning and application process should be done (ideally) at least every season.. where as 4 months (or ever more) per year are the best... once or twice a year is not going to prevent any cracks.. since thats AMPLE time for your seats to dry out in-between applications, particulairly if you live in a very dry & HOT climate like Arizona or whatever.
Basically.. if you really want your cars seats to stay mint.. do this once a month.. even then you'd still be amazed at how dirty your drivers seat will absorb.. its quite nasty really.
when applying the wax.. leave the car a little bit wet every here and there.. whereas dont dry off the car completely.. if the app. pad is wet... the wax will go on way smoother...
and then WAIT for the wax to COMPLETELY dry before you wipe it off.. then it'll of settled into the pores of the paint.. besides to wipe off wet wax is a distastor... wait until it dries which will typically take 20 minutes or so..
hope this helps..
BTW.. lots more posts to come about car care.
Q:The dishwashing detergent / water mix is good for prep cleaning right?
A: I'd avoid the dishwashing liquid soap all together.. its really not designed for this at all.. you can if you want.. but Mr. Clean or Pine sol is way better.. but sure it would work if you dont have the latter.
Make sure its mild cleaner.. (about as strong as you'd normally use on your hands) you want the actual scrubbing to get the dirt out of the pores.. not the chemicals... too strong chemicals will actually wipe the dye right out of the seats.
Q: Consider it done.
Are there different strengths of either of those? My car's gonna be so pine fresh after.
A: Dishwashing soap is only designed for dishes.. and food.. nothing else.. you can use for otherthings (such as this and cleaning floors or whatever else) but it wasn't designed for it.. however Pine Sol and Mr. Clean were designed for general cleaning for a really wide variety of stuff: such as this and everything else. It'll just do a better job.. and it won't foam up when you scrub it.. which helps!
Also any cleaner from wally's world will work too.. like "Spray nine" or whatever.. if you have any questions.. just PM me..
AVOID BATHROOM CLEANERS!!!!!!!!
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