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Longhorn interior care

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New to the longhorn trim here, would like to know everyone’s thoughts on how to clean the leather. Not sure what to use, dealer says Mopar cleaning products. I’ve always been a fan of meguiars but not sure if that will cause any harm? Let me know what you guys are using.
Also has anyone heard of F11 exterior detailer or used it? Read great things about it to achieve a mirror finish with minimal washing needed after applying.
Thanks!!
 

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I use this and I am VERY happy with it.


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Thanks! I was actually just looking this stuff up. Some great reviews on it!

I have really liked it and use it a couple times a month. Even in the Southwest sun it’s keeping hydrated.


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New to the longhorn trim here, would like to know everyone’s thoughts on how to clean the leather. Not sure what to use, dealer says Mopar cleaning products. I’ve always been a fan of meguiars but not sure if that will cause any harm? Let me know what you guys are using.
Also has anyone heard of F11 exterior detailer or used it? Read great things about it to achieve a mirror finish with minimal washing needed after applying.
Thanks!!

I've used Meguiars over the past few months. Only because I already had it..... Seems to work just fine. I believe the tag that came attached to the seats from the factory instructed to use soapy water? I do not recall what kind of soap though.
 

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I've used Meguiars over the past few months. Only because I already had it..... Seems to work just fine. I believe the tag that came attached to the seats from the factory instructed to use soapy water? I do not recall what kind of soap though.
Ya it didn’t specify what kind of soap I’m sure... just wasn’t too comfortable using soap and water. Even tho it would just be damp. I’d rather use a product I know will work
 

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Ya it didn’t specify what kind of soap I’m sure... just wasn’t too comfortable using soap and water. Even tho it would just be damp. I’d rather use a product I know will work
I’ve used saddle soap on past trucks (e.g. Bick 4). But on this truck, I’ve mostly used Meguiars interior and leather wipes thus far. I prefer the interior wipes, even for the leather, as they appear to leave no residue. They are very mild and can be used on just about anything, which is a bonus. The leather wipes appear to condition the leather a bit, which is not the case with the interior cleaner.

FWIW, I use Griot’s Garage vinyl & rubber dressing on the floor mats and other rubber parts.
 

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Chemical cleaner and conditioner coat on the dash again today.
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Love this stuff


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Google "Leather Masters" - I've been using their products on my Porsche's for years and now on my Ram - no affiliation

Look at Bead Maker for a slick long lasting top coat - no affiliation

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Chemical cleaner and conditioner coat on the dash again today.
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Seeing that streaky area between your instrument cluster and center console...that kind of thing would drive me nuts ;)
 

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Seeing that streaky area between your instrument cluster and center console...that kind of thing would drive me nuts ;)

I saw that too after I took the picture.


It was fixed immediately lol


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Meguiar's is just fine.. been using it on my Limited since Oct... no issues.
 

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Dawn and hot water seem to be keeping mine very clean and the leather still smells new. 7,500 miles.
 

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New to the longhorn trim here, would like to know everyone’s thoughts on how to clean the leather. Not sure what to use, dealer says Mopar cleaning products. I’ve always been a fan of meguiars but not sure if that will cause any harm? Let me know what you guys are using.
Also has anyone heard of F11 exterior detailer or used it? Read great things about it to achieve a mirror finish with minimal washing needed after applying.
Thanks!!
I would be careful with using ordinary over-the-counter consumer products .....i cleaned a small area on the back of my limited seat and it's softened the leather and not in a good way...The original leather was thick, stiff and had a glaze effect on it that I thought would be very durable.... now the area I cleaned is soft and rubbery almost like it's had silicone applied.... I wonder if there was a top coat which the product has now removed
 

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