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    Quote Originally Posted by RacerX View Post
    Awesome. Thanks so much for the helpful advice. I've made two pages of notes after reading all 32 pages of this thread.
    I'm glad you've found it useful. Feel free to ask more questions if you have them or need anything clarified. Also please give feedback if you follow any of the advice from myself and others in this thread. The great thing about a place like Motown Muscle is the collective knowledge. Perhaps your testimony gets someone else to finally do something they were worried to do / try.
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    What do you recommend to clean suede? Wife's Acura has leather seats with suede centers, and the passenger seat is a tad dirty. I'm afraid to use my Lexol cleaner or conditioner on it.

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    Leather Master Foam Cleaner followed by Leather Master Eco Protector.

    Remember you don't want to get the synthetic suede too wet: two light cleaning sessions will be much more effective than one heavy cleaning. Come back a few hours later once completely dry and apply the protectant to help against future problems.
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    I saw earlier in the thread where you addressed chrome wheels. What recommendations do you have for cleaning, polishing or protecting chrome bumpers?
    Also, on a related note, can anything be done about some small scratches in the chrome?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RacerX View Post
    I saw earlier in the thread where you addressed chrome wheels. What recommendations do you have for cleaning, polishing or protecting chrome bumpers?
    Also, on a related note, can anything be done about some small scratches in the chrome?
    Treat chrome like you treat all chrome. Perhaps some things can get polished out if they're really light: it's worth a shot at least.
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    I just picked up my new car yesterday and I want to protect the paint with something before winter. It's a black car so I know I need to stay on top of it to keep it looking good. What's process and products should I use? Also it has matte black decals on it and I'm not sure what to put on them. I'd post pictures but can't upload anything to this site again :-(

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    Use any product you like, and use it often.

    As far as the matte black vinyl is concerned, you can't use anything with abrasives / cleaning agents in it. Any high-grade sealant would work fine for your paint AND decals, but an over the counter product should be left to only be used on your paint.
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    Any recommended product line? I just learned this year that there is a real science to auto detailing. The info out there is unreal
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    Careful what you read!
    Not all advice is well researched/true. Some is taken of out context. Some is in the name of selling products.

    The best protective product is one you enjoy to use, and are willing to use often. With that knowledge, you get whatever it is that'll fall into that category. If you spend $40 and you never use it, I think of it as a waste of money. If you spend $100 and use it all the time; money well spent.

    Waxes don't last as long, but it seems to be more of an intimate product to apply and are better in the short run against bird bombs and bug guts. Sealants (synthetic protection products) last a bit longer, are slicker, and usually have easier application, but maybe aren't quite as good against a fresh bird bomb. Some guys choose to put a coat of wax over a sealant application to get the best of both worlds.

    Some guys continuously switch what they're using to keep it fresh/new/fun. Whatever you use, use it often!
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    Thanks for sharing your knowledge Marc! +1
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