Sandpaper and Steel Wool
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Brad B
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Yes, I have used it for some spot touch ups on my Audi and have been quite pleased so far. Good cleaning ability, smells and feels nice, not sticky or greasy. Fast and easy to use.
I needed to get a leather cleaner for the Passat VR6, so I ran to Pep Boys and got the Leather Cleaner and the Leather Conditioner. I have been quite pleased with the results.
The cleaner just sprays on the seats. You can apply this pretty liberally, and should see some results. I would recommend on using an rag, or detailing towel (that will be used for leather cleaning purposes only), as the stuff does stain fabric.
The leather conditioner is much like the consistency of lotion. It recommends that you pour the conditioner into your hands, and to massage it into the seats. At first I felt like I was doing something wierd by massaging the seats with my hands, but after the first application, I overcame my insecurities
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The seats are noticiably cleaner and softer. I have liked the product. It is much cheaper than some of the European leather cleaners.
Best regards.
The cleaner just sprays on the seats. You can apply this pretty liberally, and should see some results. I would recommend on using an rag, or detailing towel (that will be used for leather cleaning purposes only), as the stuff does stain fabric.
The leather conditioner is much like the consistency of lotion. It recommends that you pour the conditioner into your hands, and to massage it into the seats. At first I felt like I was doing something wierd by massaging the seats with my hands, but after the first application, I overcame my insecurities
.The seats are noticiably cleaner and softer. I have liked the product. It is much cheaper than some of the European leather cleaners.
Best regards.
I like it, too, and have used it for quite some time, now.
I have a '93 Thunderbird with black leather seats that look like new at 47K. The guys in my car club who've seen the interior are pretty impressed with my leather.
The perforated leather seats in our cars are prone to hardening and cracking and a frequent dose of Eagle One DOES help to keep mine protected and softened.
There are probably some better products out there, which I'd use if I could find them of similar cost, but for now, Eagle One is working OK.
Frequent conditioning beats a premature and expensive re-covering.
I have a '93 Thunderbird with black leather seats that look like new at 47K. The guys in my car club who've seen the interior are pretty impressed with my leather.
The perforated leather seats in our cars are prone to hardening and cracking and a frequent dose of Eagle One DOES help to keep mine protected and softened.
There are probably some better products out there, which I'd use if I could find them of similar cost, but for now, Eagle One is working OK.
Frequent conditioning beats a premature and expensive re-covering.
Pats300zx
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I have been using it for a while now on my show car. It really makes the seats soft. I know everyone swears my Lexol and I use that as well but E1 seems to make the seats softer IMO.
imported_BretFraz
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I not only have the E1 combo but also the Pinnacle leather combo and have used the Lexol twins in the past.
The E1 combo is my fave because the cleaner is fairly powerful making for a quick and easy job and the lotion does a nice job of protecting and softening. The Pinnacle combo is also very good but a bit milder, similar to Lexol products.
I use a stiff natural fiber brush from CMA to scrub my leather. After removing the product I use wet paper towels to remove all the soap/surfactants from the leather which leaves a perfectly clean seat to apply the lotion.
Great stuff:up :up
The E1 combo is my fave because the cleaner is fairly powerful making for a quick and easy job and the lotion does a nice job of protecting and softening. The Pinnacle combo is also very good but a bit milder, similar to Lexol products.
I use a stiff natural fiber brush from CMA to scrub my leather. After removing the product I use wet paper towels to remove all the soap/surfactants from the leather which leaves a perfectly clean seat to apply the lotion.
Great stuff:up :up
I've used it for some time now and like it.
Cleaner seems to be working very good and conditioner is not bad either, but prefer Lexol conditioner.
Like with other products your technique is important. I recommend that you rinse your leather after using cleaner, not only wipe it away. Don't care about applying conditioner with my hands, I use terry applicators.
Cleaner seems to be working very good and conditioner is not bad either, but prefer Lexol conditioner.
Like with other products your technique is important. I recommend that you rinse your leather after using cleaner, not only wipe it away. Don't care about applying conditioner with my hands, I use terry applicators.
Hey guys. Another probably stupid question, but I couldnt seem to find my answer searching. I also didnt know where to post this, so I hope its ok Im here. Anyhow, I get the opportunity to practice on my friends Honda Civic to clean up his headlights, and to see if I can remove swirl marks. Itll be my first time doing most of this to someones other than my car, so wish me luck. :soldier: Since I really havent cleaned headlights to correct them, I was wondering what the best approach would be. I was thinking 500, 1000, and then 3000 grit sandpaper but dont know if thats right, or where to get those grits.
Another quick questions is where can I get 0000 Steel Wool for windows (as Barr suggested)?
Thanks for any help, this forum has been nothing but helpful to me :hurray:
Another quick questions is where can I get 0000 Steel Wool for windows (as Barr suggested)?
Thanks for any help, this forum has been nothing but helpful to me :hurray:
mikenap
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I've never heard of anyone going as low as 500 before. I think 800 is the lowest I've seen, but don't quote me since I haven't done any myself. But the paper can be purchased from PAC.
http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo.net/sandpapers.html
As far as 0000 steel wool, Lowe's or Home Depot should have it near the paint section.
http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo.net/sandpapers.html
As far as 0000 steel wool, Lowe's or Home Depot should have it near the paint section.
bmw5541
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You might want to try 1500, 2000 & 3000 grit paper.
I bought the #0000 Steel Wool at Lowes.
I bought the #0000 Steel Wool at Lowes.
eaglerider94
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CEE DOG
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Walmart has a nice combo bag of three types of steel wool. 0000 being the finest.
imported_3Guy
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Try the 3M headlight restoration kit, about $13 at Wallys - you'll need a drill.
Joshua Centanni
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I second 3Guy's recommendation for clearing up the headlights. The 3M kit works really well and comes with extremely easy to follow directions.