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So what are you using to clean leather seats? I see lots of products out there but wanted to ask from your experience.
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I use the Trinova leather cleaner and they also have a cleaner and restorer. I use this on my leather seats but also all my leather couches and chairs inside the house.

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/trinova-leather-conditioner-restorer/

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/trinova-leather-cleaner/

Then I use the 303 Aerospace protectant. I use it on my leather seats, dash and all plastic and rubber inside and out. It's the best UV protection you'll find. My '19 dash and interior looked brand new and it sat out in 110+ heat all day while I was at work.

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant/
 

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I use the Trinova leather cleaner and they also have a cleaner and restorer. I use this on my leather seats but also all my leather couches and chairs inside the house.

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/trinova-leather-conditioner-restorer/

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/trinova-leather-cleaner/

Then I use the 303 Aerospace protectant. I use it on my leather seats, dash and all plastic and rubber inside and out. It's the best UV protection you'll find. My '19 dash and interior looked brand new and it sat out in 110+ heat all day while I was at work.

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant/
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*and after previewing this post, I am surprised you haven't had the whole forum switched over to a default gold text entry...:sunglasses:*
 


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Thanks guys, I've been wondering the same, for my wife's Escape. My 19 XLT has cloth, tho...And Dave, good tip as I do have a leather lazy boy!!
 

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You use same products for leatherette and natural leather?
 

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You use same products for leatherette and natural leather?
Probably depends on the product. Some say they work for both. For example the Chemical Guys leather cleaner works on both leather and leatherette, synthetic, faux leather or whatever you want to call it. I've used it on fake leather for a car and it works great. No offense to Dave but I tried the 303 3-in-1 first that was supposed to clean, condition and protect but it didn't really clean.
 

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Probably depends on the product. Some say they work for both. For example the Chemical Guys leather cleaner works on both leather and leatherette, synthetic, faux leather or whatever you want to call it. I've used it on fake leather for a car and it works great. No offense to Dave but I tried the 303 3-in-1 first that was supposed to clean, condition and protect but it didn't really clean.
I have looked information on labels and checked products from web at local market, have found none where it's clearly stated they work with some other material too not only natural leather. People seem to take leather and fake leather as the same.
One or two web shops sell some CG products, I'll check there.
 

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I have looked information on labels and checked products from web at local market, have found none where it's clearly stated they work with some other material too not only natural leather. People seem to take leather and fake leather as the same.
One or two web shops sell some CG products, I'll check there.
Here is the Amazon page for the Chemical Guys product. It states it can be used synthetic leather and I have used it myself on it and it works fine.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQA3WW6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

But also it seems TriNova makes a leatherette cleaner if you want to try that not sure about availability where you live:

https://www.amazon.com/TriNova-Faux-Leather-Cleaner-Conditioner/dp/B018R2DD42/
 

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Here is the Amazon page for the Chemical Guys product. It states it can be used synthetic leather and I have used it myself on it and it works fine.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQA3WW6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

But also it seems TriNova makes a leatherette cleaner if you want to try that not sure about availability where you live:

https://www.amazon.com/TriNova-Faux-Leather-Cleaner-Conditioner/dp/B018R2DD42/
Quick search and the same Chemical Guys cleaner available here at web, but indicated it's only for leather. Thanks! ;)
Sellers and buyers take every kind of leather as same here and life is so much easier :D
 
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So does the ranger have real leather or did ford skimp on that also..
 

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I use the Trinova leather cleaner and they also have a cleaner and restorer. I use this on my leather seats but also all my leather couches and chairs inside the house.

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/trinova-leather-conditioner-restorer/

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/trinova-leather-cleaner/

Then I use the 303 Aerospace protectant. I use it on my leather seats, dash and all plastic and rubber inside and out. It's the best UV protection you'll find. My '19 dash and interior looked brand new and it sat out in 110+ heat all day while I was at work.

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant/
Did the dash cleaner/protector off gas onto your windshield at all? I've had that problem with other products I've used in the past.
 

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Did the dash cleaner/protector off gas onto your windshield at all? I've had that problem with other products I've used in the past.
I've never had it happen. But I normally use the 303 Aerospace Protectant more than the cleaner. That seems to keep it really clean and need little use for the cleaner.
 

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i like ammo interior cleaner and then lightly brush over the area to create a lather, wipe it off, then use some leather conditioner (ive tried like 7 different brands, most are the same, use whatever pays you more) and then lightly buff to a matte finish after letting it sit for a few minutes.

This way you clean all the gunk/dirt out so the leather pores can take in the conditioner better, and doesnt look greasy afterwards.
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