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      12-18-2024, 01:36 PM   #1
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Hey guys - recently coated my leather dashboard in Gyeon Leather Shield and it's not looking so good. There's streaks and spots all over and freaking me out. Tried buffing it out, even applying another coat to smooth it out more but not working. Anyone know how to get this stuff off my leather dashboard without marring the leather or damaging it in anyway?
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      12-18-2024, 04:00 PM   #2
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first try these:
CarPro Inside, InnerScrub mitt.

good luck, don't get too aggressive with it. do you have a local shop that does coatings? might take it to them and see what they can offer before any aggressive removal efforts.
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      12-18-2024, 05:07 PM   #3
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Pictures?
I agree with the above. I would try different interior cleaners and a scrub mitt. test on a small area first
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      12-18-2024, 05:15 PM   #4
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Very sorry to hear the troubles nothing is worse car wise then thinking you screwed up your ride … I carnuba waxed a month old xm label like the dumbest person in America I washed it once or twice a day until it was gone then still kept washing the bmw felt like social services should come take it from me because of my neglect … right … I was trying you were trying to make it better one person here once said you can’t be afraid to try someone here smarter then will give you the answer and good Luck .

Me I use my suburban to test everything first then my wife’s car then my bmw .
Attached is some hard as shell ceramic I used on my dash and seats took a chance but love it . Good luck me don’t put anything else until your sure . Good luck
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      12-18-2024, 06:12 PM   #5
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Oh man, sorry to hear you had issues. Been using Gyeon Leather for years and never have any problems.
Anyhow, try some Strong Leather Cleaner (Gyeon or Colourlock). Also try Scrub Ninja - Star Scrubber.
Good luck!
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      12-19-2024, 12:13 AM   #6
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Thanks for the recommendations guys. I bought a scrub ninja and leather cleaner. Going to try and fix it. I'll try to grab a picture when the weather and lighting is better.
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Actually doesn't look that bad. Can only really see the marks at an angle and in specific lighting. Turned on my cameras flash to get the pic.
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Looks better maybe a soft vinegar and water on a towel … something safer

Good luck feel your pain
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It looks like uneven ceramic application to me. Caveat is I haven't installed leather ceramic coating before so I might be missing something only experienced users would know.

If cleaning doesn't help, and I doubt it will (because ceramic), perhaps another layer of ceramic coating will even things out.
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