Dinan Exhaust cans (Thanks Timmay77 and btmlinedan), Brake duct mod with "Black Chrome" custom rings (Thanks Timmay77 and Diny), Dinan RSB with BeastPower brackets (Thanks Firehire, MFreakin5 and btmlinedan)
I did parts 1, 2, and 3 of the treatment last week. Clean, wait two days, apply a can of 'soffener', check next day, apply another car, wait two days and seal. It seems like the second can was too much but I wiped the excess. The seats stoppes sticking after a couple of days of use.
My caramel interior was very clean and fresh looking to start with, except for a little wear of the driver seat bolster, but the whole process left the leather soft everywhere. Now the top of the seats is just as soft as the front that rarely sees sunlight, when you run a finger across the leather it wrinkles and detaches from the padding: the crust-type feeling is gone.
There is really no change that can be captured in pictures, but I didn't take any anyway.
I should add that 2 weeks after treatment the leather got even softer and more supple. It stopped sticking too, even with no use. I'm so happy with the result that I see no need to play with other products or combination of products.
Cosioboy did a great write up! I have owned my beast for over 2 years and living in southern AZ the leather really can dry out. I do the full treatment at least once per year and keeps my full leather dash in very good shape. This treatment does not make your leather look overly shiny nor does it feel greasy. Everytime I take someone for a ride in my car they comment on the look, quality, and feel of the leather.... they also comment on my poor driving technique. Just finished my treatment about 3 weeks ago and the leather still looks great!
Wow, great looking interior ^^^, Jimmy! Caramel looks dynamite, but it is the toughest to keep as new, which seems you have been doing quite well, kuddos!
Glad people are still making good use of my writeup. I continue to do apply technique on my other cars, though sadly I do miss having the full dashboard leather on my RS4 (sadly never offered as an option, though considering some aftermarket solutions).
And thanks to everyone else that has added their thoughts and suggestions for improvement. That's what makes this board great!
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. Just finished my treatment about 3 weeks ago and the leather still looks great!
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