Chemical Guys Ceramic HydroLeather Quick Detailer

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I'm not usually a Chemical Guys product user, but I took a chance on their Ceramic HydroLeather Quick Detailer at the advice of my car wash guy.

It's about $22 - $25 (available at Walmart, Autozone, Amazon, etc.)

Chemical Guys Website: HydroLeather

It says leather, but it can be used on leather and vinyl (plastics)

I used it on the vertical edges of the single rear seat and waited an hour to test it.

Easy on, easy off with no residue. Smells pretty mild, too.

Didn't leave that over-shiny, "greased pig" slickness you get from some products.

After an hour, I was sold enough to detail the whole interior (minus the screens and shiny plastics) with the HydroLeather.

Loading up for work and school this morning, I was impressed with the deep black luster of the interior. It looked really good.

Adding this one to my detailing shelf.

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I just bought some for my wife’s new car. I really like it as well.
 
I'm not usually a Chemical Guys product user, but I took a chance on their Ceramic HydroLeather Quick Detailer at the advice of my car wash guy.

It's about $22 - $25 (available at Walmart, Autozone, Amazon, etc.)

Chemical Guys Website: HydroLeather

It says leather, but it can be used on leather and vinyl (plastics)

I used it on the vertical edges of the single rear seat and waited an hour to test it.

Easy on, easy off with no residue. Smells pretty mild, too.

Didn't leave that over-shiny, "greased pig" slickness you get from some products.

After an hour, I was sold enough to detail the whole interior (minus the screens and shiny plastics) with the HydroLeather.

Loading up for work and school this morning, I was impressed with the deep black luster of the interior. It looked really good.

Adding this one to my detailing shelf.

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did it work fine on the alcantara?
 
@sheepoppa

* EDIT: Posted for accuracy:

As with all fuzzy/fluffy type materials: I sprayed the product on my microfiber cloth, not the Alcantra, and wiped with the grain/nap.
 
@sheepoppa

* EDIT: Posted for accuracy:

As with all fuzzy/fluffy type materials: I sprayed the product on my microfiber cloth, not the Alcantra, and wiped with the grain/nap.
I assumed that's how you clean the suede/alc pieces. On my R8 I use a small detailing brush to get rid of any dirt then wipe it down with a lightly sprayed microfiber cloth.
 
Thank you for that great review!

I currently use Chemical Guys Sprayable Leather Cleaner and Conditioner on the nappa leather on my Mazda Recaros. Its superb and smells like brand new leather!

Ill have to try this stuff too :)

Chris
 
I usually stay away from CG anything - but I'll give this a shot. I'll test it on my wife's wagoneer.. haha.
Me too - everyone said CG is all hype and marketing.

But my car wash guy has owned the business for 24+ years, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
 
I'm not usually a Chemical Guys product user, but I took a chance on their Ceramic HydroLeather Quick Detailer at the advice of my car wash guy.

It's about $22 - $25 (available at Walmart, Autozone, Amazon, etc.)

Chemical Guys Website: HydroLeather

It says leather, but it can be used on leather and vinyl (plastics)

I used it on the vertical edges of the single rear seat and waited an hour to test it.

Easy on, easy off with no residue. Smells pretty mild, too.

Didn't leave that over-shiny, "greased pig" slickness you get from some products.

After an hour, I was sold enough to detail the whole interior (minus the screens and shiny plastics) with the HydroLeather.

Loading up for work and school this morning, I was impressed with the deep black luster of the interior. It looked really good.

Adding this one to my detailing shelf.

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I have used Chemical Guys for years. Their products are top notch. They also have great how to videos
 
I just purchased a bottle. For those of you that have tried this product, can you confirm if your interior is still looking well after applying this product? I want to coat all of the leather interior, im also wondering how well it looks on vinyl?
 
I just purchased a bottle. For those of you that have tried this product, can you confirm if your interior is still looking well after applying this product? I want to coat all of the leather interior, im also wondering how well it looks on vinyl?
I'll let you be the judge:

* I touched up the seating surfaces last Friday, but that's it.

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I'll let you be the judge:

* I touched up the seating surfaces last Friday, but that's it.
Sure beats my 3 step process, in terms of time savings and elbow grease.
 

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