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Lynnspeed · 01-12-2011, 10:44 PM

Hey I have been told I need a really good leather protector for my seats. As I live in AZ I probably do. The car is garaged at night but it is my daily driver... Any suggestions on a good leather cleaner/ protector, and how often I should use it?

Thank you!!

I'll take suggestion on a good wax too!

mulletman · 01-12-2011, 11:16 PM

Your leather interior is mostly vinyl. Lexol leather cleaner and leather protector work well. Try O'Reilleys, Autozone, or Advanced Auto.

CamaroDreams07 · 01-12-2011, 11:20 PM

I'll toss in my vote for Adam's Leather and Interior conditioner. I know Zaino has a great leather protectant too.

2LTRS · 01-13-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I'll toss in my vote for Adam's Leather and Interior conditioner. I know Zaino has a great leather protectant too.

+1

OUR72GTO · 01-13-2011, 01:01 AM

GM Conditioner off the parts shelf will do the job for a lot less.

Lynnspeed · 01-13-2011, 09:58 AM

Cool thank you! How about a good wax for the hot desert sun? Most dealers try to sell you some kind of custom wax job for $600 for 6 months or something... My old car I didn't worry about it and just used Eagle Spray N Wax, as it was silver and didn't really matter. I plan on keeping this one for as long as my 81 so I would appreciate any suggestions... I don't have a buffer only my own two hands..... lol

jdenotter · 01-13-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I'll toss in my vote for Adam's Leather and Interior conditioner. I know Zaino has a great leather protectant too.

I agree Adam's FTW!
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jdenotter · 01-13-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynnspeed

Cool thank you! How about good wax for the hot desert sun? Most dealers try to sell you some kind of custom wax job for $600 for 6 months or something... My old car I didn't worry about it and just used Eagle Spray N Wax, as it was silver and didn't really matter. I plan on keeping this one for as long as my 81 so I would appreciate any suggestions... I don't have a buffer only my own two hands..... lol

Again go to..http://www.adamspolishes.com

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CamaroDreams07 · 01-13-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynnspeed

Cool thank you! How about a good wax for the hot desert sun? Most dealers try to sell you some kind of custom wax job for $600 for 6 months or something... My old car I didn't worry about it and just used Eagle Spray N Wax, as it was silver and didn't really matter. I plan on keeping this one for as long as my 81 so I would appreciate any suggestions... I don't have a buffer only my own two hands..... lol

Good news is you don't need a buffer for most waxes. However, if you can borrow one from someone, my favorite is a layer of Adams Machine Super Wax (easiest to apply with Porter Cable buffer) followed by a coat of Adams Americana Premium Paste Wax. Not cheap, but neither was your brand new car. If you don't have access to the PC you can do one coat of Americana followed by another coat of Americana after the next wash.

Id personally stay as far away from what your dealer is selling as possible. You can get a tub of Americana for $70 which you apply every six months or so and will last you for years and years of applications at that pace. You use such a small amount you never run out.

shad2009 · 01-13-2011, 06:51 PM

Adam's Revive polish topped with Adam's Brilliant Glaze topped with a coat of Americana Paste Wax

Lynnspeed · 01-13-2011, 10:15 PM

Thanks again everyone... Looks like Adams it is for interior and exterior! I agree about the dealer, probably paying $600 for the $70 Adams wax... One more question, do I need to wait to wax it? I purchased the car 12/26/10 ...

2LTRS · 01-14-2011, 01:32 AM

No need to wait.. Factory paint jobs are baked/cured at the factory. They are more or less ready for wax when they come off the line. The only time you would need to wait is after a fresh body shop paint job.

jdenotter · 01-15-2011, 11:20 AM

I agree wax it. No need to wait.

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shad2009 · 01-15-2011, 02:40 PM

wax that baby till your arm falls off lol

01-12-2011, 10:44 PM	#1
Lynnspeed Attitude is Everything!! Drives: 2011 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 115 View My Garage	Leather protection. Hey I have been told I need a really good leather protector for my seats. As I live in AZ I probably do. The car is garaged at night but it is my daily driver... Any suggestions on a good leather cleaner/ protector, and how often I should use it? Thank you!! I'll take suggestion on a good wax too!

01-12-2011, 11:20 PM	#3
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I'll toss in my vote for Adam's Leather and Interior conditioner. I know Zaino has a great leather protectant too. __________________ [B]

01-13-2011, 01:01 AM	#5
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	GM Conditioner off the parts shelf will do the job for a lot less. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

01-14-2011, 01:32 AM	#12
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	No need to wait.. Factory paint jobs are baked/cured at the factory. They are more or less ready for wax when they come off the line. The only time you would need to wait is after a fresh body shop paint job. __________________

01-15-2011, 11:20 AM	#13
jdenotter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,M6,Black w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, NC Posts: 1,777 View My Garage	I agree wax it. No need to wait. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________ 3" RDP Motorsports aggressive cat-back exhaust w/ x-pipe, Vararam CAI, Hurst's short throw shifter, Gary's Customs painted bowties, Ofer's HID DRL/Fog Light wiring harness, Kelvin 8K HID DRL bulbs, ZL1 grille. Johnson's window tint film, LSR lowering springs, Metra dash kit with Pioneer In-Dash DVD head unit.

01-12-2011, 11:16 PM	#2
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	Your leather interior is mostly vinyl. Lexol leather cleaner and leather protector work well. Try O'Reilleys, Autozone, or Advanced Auto.

01-13-2011, 09:58 AM	#6
Lynnspeed Attitude is Everything!! Drives: 2011 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 115 View My Garage	Cool thank you! How about a good wax for the hot desert sun? Most dealers try to sell you some kind of custom wax job for $600 for 6 months or something... My old car I didn't worry about it and just used Eagle Spray N Wax, as it was silver and didn't really matter. I plan on keeping this one for as long as my 81 so I would appreciate any suggestions... I don't have a buffer only my own two hands..... lol

01-13-2011, 06:51 PM	#10
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	Adam's Revive polish topped with Adam's Brilliant Glaze topped with a coat of Americana Paste Wax

01-13-2011, 10:15 PM	#11
Lynnspeed Attitude is Everything!! Drives: 2011 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 115 View My Garage	Thanks again everyone... Looks like Adams it is for interior and exterior! I agree about the dealer, probably paying $600 for the $70 Adams wax... One more question, do I need to wait to wax it? I purchased the car 12/26/10 ...

01-15-2011, 02:40 PM	#14
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	wax that baby till your arm falls off lol

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