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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 06:25 PM
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So, my Lariat 502a is only 6 months old, I keep it clean, and use a damp towel to wipe the interior. Should I use anything on the dash or leather seats? I do like 303 protectant for my plastics and tires on the exterior, not sure if I should worry about interior. I was thinking to 303 the dash and leave the seats be? What's your opinion and advise. Thanks.
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 06:56 PM
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I prefer chemical guys products myself. But the best investment would be to have all windows tinted even if clear. Keeps out 99% uv rays and keep temps down. I keep vehicles for over 10 years and the interior has always looked new.
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 07:01 PM
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I would absolutely use a protection all surfaces. Will keep the original color from sun damage.
I would check out carpro and find something thats meant for your trucks materials.
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 07:13 PM
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I use a Tornado ZInterior cleaning-photo505.jpg along with a JaxWax product called Shine AllInterior cleaning-photo629.jpg to do all my trucks and cars. It leaves a nice matte shine and is not greasy to the touch.
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 08:02 PM
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Best thing to clean your leather with is a damp cloth with a little Ivory bar soap then a damp clean cloth to rinse. Then a dry cloth to dry. Looks brand new. And you are doing no damage. It won't leave it all shinny glossy. Leaves it soft and comfy.
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Stcoffman
I prefer chemical guys products myself. But the best investment would be to have all windows tinted even if clear. Keeps out 99% uv rays and keep temps down. I keep vehicles for over 10 years and the interior has always looked new.
agreed

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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SpencerPJ
So, my Lariat 502a is only 6 months old, I keep it clean, and use a damp towel to wipe the interior. Should I use anything on the dash or leather seats? I do like 303 protectant for my plastics and tires on the exterior, not sure if I should worry about interior. I was thinking to 303 the dash and leave the seats be? What's your opinion and advise. Thanks.
Tint, Tint, Tint...
All the above work well. Just keep in mind your leather is coated with a clear coat. I use Meguiars x-press spray wax on most of the interior including the leather. Adam's Interior Detailer works great too.
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 09:18 PM
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Leather I use saddle soap cheap and has worked for hundreds of years.
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 09:31 PM
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One thing to remember is only about 20% of the seats are real leather. The rest is vinyl.

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303 or Griots leather care stuff
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