What are you using on the dash
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What are you using on the dash
I've usually used the Lexol products for the lether seats . Both the cleaner and the conditioner. Is this the best product to use to both clean and treat the leather and do you use it on the dashboard as well as the door panels. Along with that what are you using on the plastic parts both in the car and also the engine cover. As I talked to some detailers they seem to have their own products so unless I trust them I won't know if the product is any good. I'll just get a detail job done now as I just got the car and will most likely do it myself in the future.
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I found a tag with my owner's manual that mentions to clean the leather with a white soft towel after moistening it in warm water. I use Plexus on the plastic and glass. I haven't really conditioned my car yet but will be using Lexol conditioner applied with some lexol pads that I picked up on line. I'm not getting too involved with a lexol cleaner as my car has not seen much use. Besides it's a PITA and I'd rather just go the Lexol conditioner route. I'm waiting for a cloudy day and will do the interior. I'm not planning on getting into the back seat unless I have time for the emergency room at my local hospital.
Last edited by bocatrip; 05-21-2014 at 05:47 PM.
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For leather I moved from Connolly's Hide Food to Lexol Wipes. I am totally loving the Lexol Wipes. They are pre-soaked with Lexol and so easy to use. Way quicker than using a rag and just comes out lovely.
For plastic, rubber, and tires; I use Megiars Hyper Dressing, mixed 4-1 for a natural finish. I don't like anything shiny or with a film. Hyper Dressing is a fantastic product that is well priced to boot.
For plastic, rubber, and tires; I use Megiars Hyper Dressing, mixed 4-1 for a natural finish. I don't like anything shiny or with a film. Hyper Dressing is a fantastic product that is well priced to boot.
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I've usually used the Lexol products for the lether seats . Both the cleaner and the conditioner. Is this the best product to use to both clean and treat the leather and do you use it on the dashboard as well as the door panels. Along with that what are you using on the plastic parts both in the car and also the engine cover. As I talked to some detailers they seem to have their own products so unless I trust them I won't know if the product is any good. I'll just get a detail job done now as I just got the car and will most likely do it myself in the future.
303 Aerospace Protectant on rubber seals and black plastic.
210 Plastic Cleaner and Polish on wood grain parts of the dash and center console and instrument plexiglas.
Invisible Glass on the windows.
Only good quality microfiber towels.
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I just finished conditioning my interior (excluding the back seats) with Lexol and some lexol pads. I needed to be careful not to get any residue on the headliner or A pillars. I was also "extra gentle" on the steering wheel as I don't know how it will react to the lexol. How do other members treat their steering wheel? Do you clean it first and does the leather look the same after cleaning it? How are you able to get into the back seat unless you are Houdini?
PS. I'm afraid I will remove the dye from the steering wheel if I clean it too often or aggressively. My steering wheel is black.
PS. I'm afraid I will remove the dye from the steering wheel if I clean it too often or aggressively. My steering wheel is black.
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As Tflan said:
On all leather surfaces, this is the only product I've seen remove dye from clothing even from dark leather that looked clean.
Leatherique cleaner left on for 6 to 8 hours on a hot sunny day followed by Leatherique conditioner.
It will get all the crud out of the steering wheel leather and leave it looking and feeling like new.
On all leather surfaces, this is the only product I've seen remove dye from clothing even from dark leather that looked clean.
Leatherique cleaner left on for 6 to 8 hours on a hot sunny day followed by Leatherique conditioner.
It will get all the crud out of the steering wheel leather and leave it looking and feeling like new.
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I just finished conditioning my interior (excluding the back seats) with Lexol and some lexol pads. I needed to be careful not to get any residue on the headliner or A pillars. I was also "extra gentle" on the steering wheel as I don't know how it will react to the lexol. How do other members treat their steering wheel? Do you clean it first and does the leather look the same after cleaning it? How are you able to get into the back seat unless you are Houdini?
PS. I'm afraid I will remove the dye from the steering wheel if I clean it too often or aggressively. My steering wheel is black.
PS. I'm afraid I will remove the dye from the steering wheel if I clean it too often or aggressively. My steering wheel is black.
As for the back seat, it is so easy to clean and condition when you own a convertible. Just put the top down and go to work.
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3M leather cleaner works great to remove stains, dirt, etc. from leather. A very easy to use professional product. I'll wipe the surface off with a damp rag after the clean & before the leather stuff is applied.
As stated before, I really can't get over how well the Lexol wipes work. Very impressive.
As stated before, I really can't get over how well the Lexol wipes work. Very impressive.
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for Tom: the "woodgrain" parts of the dash are wood veneer, not plastic...there is no plastic "wood" in a Jaguar! The veneer should be waxed with a good quality carnauba (just like the paint) - the result is fabulous.
For the leather (including the dash and door panels, my experience is that Lexol works best for modern Jaguar leathers and for the 60's Vaumol leather (I prefer Leatherique for the earlier 80's/90's-vintage leather).
For the leather (including the dash and door panels, my experience is that Lexol works best for modern Jaguar leathers and for the 60's Vaumol leather (I prefer Leatherique for the earlier 80's/90's-vintage leather).
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TFlan (05-24-2014)
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After finishing the dash with lexol yesterday, I notice it is still a little uneven or blotchy. I assume since it is black and I just applied it, it make take a little while being in the sun to go back to it's natural flat appearance. I never had a leather dash before and I don't want to play with it too much.
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If using a carnauba wax, I would recommend masking the edges where the leather touches.
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TFlan (05-24-2014)
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After finishing the dash with lexol yesterday, I notice it is still a little uneven or blotchy. I assume since it is black and I just applied it, it make take a little while being in the sun to go back to it's natural flat appearance. I never had a leather dash before and I don't want to play with it too much.
You may have to clean the leather dash first, then re-apply the Lexol Leather Conditioner.
I have never had any reported problems with the leather dash when using and following the instructions of the 2 Lexol leather products.