I haven't used Gloss Coat but, when I got my new car in May, first thing I did was give it a coat of Opti-Seal. Since then I've used Pinnacle Liquid Souveran over the Opti-Seal.
If that's the case, I go to a local touchless and only use the high pressure wand in RINSE. I get the majority of the dirt/dust (crap) off and after a two mile highway drive home (at 70 plus = dry...
I must be lazy. I've used WeatherTech mats, for the Winter for years. Never used anything on them. Vacuumed occasionally during Winter, rinsed off in the Spring and put away. Still look good.
My new GLE400 has a "black package" which utilizes black chrome and black powdercoated metal trim. I have been using the same products (Opt spray wax/Pinnacle wax) on the body and the trim.
Great review Mike. I'll have to try a sample sometime in the future. That's exactly the same process I use for my Optimum Leather Protectant. I also use it for trim.
I wouldn't assume anuthing. The FLITZ, as mentioned above is great stuff, but abrasive. Depending on how dirty they are, you might want something a little milder. I boutgh the Pinnacle Exhaust...
I used the Pinnacle Exhaust Cleaner and Brightener on my Mercedes satin exhaust tips and it worked great. Cleaned and polished but did not effect the satin finish. Seems pretty mild, but I can't say...
I use Optimum Leather Protectant for the whole interior (minus the glass, of course). It's great on leather and trim. Treat the "wood" just like Mike Honcho (above) recommended, you're not really...
I just tried an expiriment myself. I just received a bottle of Pinnacle Leather Cleaner and Conditioner and decided to try it out on my new MB GLE. I did the Leather dashboard and two front seats. It...