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Old 06-23-2009, 01:27 AM
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First of all, I performed a search but now I'm more confused. I'm looking for the simplest product(s) to clean and protect my 2-tone (black/titanium) vinyl doorpanels and kick panels. I also need something to clean and protect the leather seats. I almost purchased the Einszett product from autogeeks but I was unsure exactly which of their products to go with. Any input? Killrwheels@autogeeks??? Thanks.
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If you want to use the 1Z products (an excellent choice) -

Buy this for leather care: http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-leather-care.html
Buy this for the rest of the interior: http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-cockpit-premium.html

Their Cockpit Premium product is the best light-duty interior cleaner I've ever used. Highly recommended.



Now, if you want to pick up some stuff at your local auto parts store instead...

Leather - Mothers Reflections Leather Care
Interior - Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer


That's pretty much all you need. Apply both with clean microfiber towels and use as directed. Can't be any simpler than that.
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Aerospace 303 simple to use with great results.
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Aerospace 303 simple to use with great results.
+1 and it offers UV protection.
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Originally Posted by bretfraz
If you want to use the 1Z products (an excellent choice) -

Buy this for leather care: http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-leather-care.html
Buy this for the rest of the interior: http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-cockpit-premium.html

Their Cockpit Premium product is the best light-duty interior cleaner I've ever used. Highly recommended.



My two favorite interior products, Leather Care is specifically designed for coated (finished) leather and will work wonders in a Vette.


We also carry several lines for interior care such as Poorboys (Natural Look), Optimum, Mothers, 303 Protectant, and even Griots. Forum discount applies ...

http://www.autogeek.net/rubbervinyl.html

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If you want to protect the vinyl, plastic, rubber and most leather seats I use either the 303 Aerospace Protectant or the Optimum Protectant Plus. Both products are good options for blocking out UV rays without adding a ton of gloss or oil to the surface. The 303 has a very matte finish while the Optimum Protectant Plus leaves just a slightly darker finish.

If you want a product that will clean and protect I typically use the Poorboy's World Natural Look. It makes the dashboard, doors, trim, etc. look dark and new.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Originally Posted by bretfraz
If you want to use the 1Z products (an excellent choice) -

Buy this for leather care: http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-leather-care.html
Buy this for the rest of the interior: http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-cockpit-premium.html

Their Cockpit Premium product is the best light-duty interior cleaner I've ever used. Highly recommended.



Now, if you want to pick up some stuff at your local auto parts store instead...

Leather - Mothers Reflections Leather Care
Interior - Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer


That's pretty much all you need. Apply both with clean microfiber towels and use as directed. Can't be any simpler than that.
Thanks for all the input. I'm still leaning toward the Einszett, but based on the descriptions (autogeek.net), it appears that the Einszett leather-care product will clean and protect as needed. However, the cockpit-premium product description tauts it as a cleaner, yet says nothing about any protective agents as in some of the other products. The 303 protectant appears to only protect, and as Greg @ Detailed Image stated, the Poorboy's appears to both clean and protect. Whatever I put on the dash, I would need it to both clean and protect. BTW, the material on our doorpanels is considered a 'plastic' correct?
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Originally Posted by 300Z51
Thanks for all the input. I'm still leaning toward the Einszett, but based on the descriptions (autogeek.net), it appears that the Einszett leather-care product will clean and protect as needed. However, the cockpit-premium product description tauts it as a cleaner, yet says nothing about any protective agents as in some of the other products. The 303 protectant appears to only protect, and as Greg @ Detailed Image stated, the Poorboy's appears to both clean and protect. Whatever I put on the dash, I would need it to both clean and protect. BTW, the material on our doorpanels is considered a 'plastic' correct?
The Leather Care product does indeed have UV protection and designed for finished leather.

The Einszett Cockpit Premium is indeed a cleaner and leaves a natural finish that is fresh with some UV Protection also. They also offer a product with more of a matte appearance that can also be used outside the car too just like 303 Protectant.

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-v...rotectant.html

303 does some very light cleaning IMO, but they also offer a dedicated cleaner as needed. Poorboys Natural Look was a staple in my personal collection and used for years, but recently replaced with Einszett line and truly happy with the look and outcome. This is why we carry all those lines and more, so you can make the choice that fits your needs best.

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