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Old 09-04-2008, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JMA
That headliner is absolutely beautiful. Whatever it cost was worth it. I will specify that on my next 911.
make sure you also get the sunvisors and dome light surround in leather to match
Old 09-04-2008, 08:51 PM
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looks great
Old 09-04-2008, 09:16 PM
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Take it from someone responsible (indirectly) for sending countless cattle to their deaths...a lot of leather can really MAKE a Porsche that more special. I've owned the stripped Porsches (911s as well) with no leather whatsoever,--and I happen to appreciate the leather craftsmen that they have in Zuffenhausen. I wish I could have afforded even more leather. For a coupe, having it in the headliner is great!

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Old 09-05-2008, 04:41 AM
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I'm surprised you like the Zaino conditioner. I have it but feel it ads shine. These days i prefer the Sonus leather conditioner (no shine) - has anyone tried it?
Old 09-05-2008, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ADias
I'm surprised you like the Zaino conditioner. I have it but feel it ads shine. These days i prefer the Sonus leather conditioner (no shine) - has anyone tried it?
interesting, I find no shine at all after it dries, what color interior do you have?
Old 09-05-2008, 01:28 PM
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In the past I used Zaino Z-10 on my Porsche, but after trying the Sonus I switched. There are a few differences, but mostly I find the smell to more closely resemble the new Porsche leather scent. I still like Zaino, but only use it on my non-Porsche vehicles.
Old 09-05-2008, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mal28
interesting, I find no shine at all after it dries, what color interior do you have?
Black, but I do not think that color matters. The Sonus adds no shine whatsoever.
Old 09-05-2008, 08:27 PM
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I use Sonus and love it. I have cashmere supple leather interior in my '98 993.
Old 09-23-2009, 03:34 PM
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I have used Zaino on my BMW and it did smell good and went on smooth. However, it made my seats sort of slippery and with a "squeaky clean" sound when you shifted in your seat. I read the recommendations of Sonus on this forum a year ago and tried it - doesn't smell as nice but provides an absoutely supple feel with a matte appearance.

Does Zaino feel slippery or make squeaky clean sounds for you? Maybe it is just BMW leather?
Old 09-23-2009, 03:49 PM
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Cocoa is a great Porsche leather. I too like the Zaino Z10 product. Very easy and great results. The leather care products from www.colorplus.com are top notch too.
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My Cocoa is 3+ years old now and is holding up very well. Gotta love Cocoa. I wish my center console/arm rest was full leather like yours, it looks great!.
Old 09-23-2009, 04:51 PM
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UPDATE: Porsche offers a Natural Leather Cocoa now. it's significantly different that the previous Cocoa.
Old 09-23-2009, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mal28
my cocoa interior has gone thru an Ohio year, temps from under 0 to over 100 and has held up beautifully
Looks like you ticked every box on the full leather options!

If you would, I'd appreciate a couple of photos of the backs of the seats. I have Cocoa in a cab and the only concern is the leather on the seat backs is a bit looser than I've seen on other cars.
Old 09-23-2009, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ADias
I'm surprised you like the Zaino conditioner. I have it but feel it ads shine. These days i prefer the Sonus leather conditioner (no shine) - has anyone tried it?
I use and love the Sonus for feel, look and smell. Can't go wrong.
Old 09-23-2009, 10:48 PM
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Looks great. Nice job on maintenance. Cocoa is the nicest in my view but I'm biased as I have it as well.


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