Leather and Leatherette

semler3 · 04-08-2006, 02:52 PM

Does anyone know where the leather ends and the leatherette begins? I know a lot of manufacturers use real leather on the seat face, and vinyl on the sides and back...does BMW do this? How about the door trim...real or not?

I am asking so I know what to treat with "Leather Conditioner" and what to treat with "Vinyl Protectant".

I saw that Zaino Z10 claims to work on both...is thus really true?

dom1 · 04-08-2006, 04:19 PM

Don't know if they work on both, but I really like the Z10 product. I hope the leather will last a long time by using it. BTW, I use 303 protectant for the parts that I know are not leather.

tctic · 04-09-2006, 04:13 AM

BMW uses leather only if you have the leather option and leatherette only if you didn't opt for the leather option. But the steering wheel and the gear shift area is real leather regardless. (at least in Canada and the US)

semler3 · 04-10-2006, 11:10 AM

I have the leather option, but I know that not everything is leather. Please see initial question...

KL2DC · 04-10-2006, 11:34 AM

I believe the door panel trims are leather...I believe the seats are all leather, that is why we have plastic seatbacks (?). This is evident in non black/beige interiors, BMW doesn't make leathrette in terra/grey/lemon etc

semler3 · 04-11-2006, 09:01 AM

Any body eles have answers? Also, what are people using to clean the wood trim?

Hunter399 · 04-11-2006, 10:29 AM

To clean the wood I just use a damp microfiber towel and wipe it down..It works very well

semler3 · 04-18-2006, 10:38 AM

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Does anyone know where the leather ends and the leatherette begins? I know a lot of manufacturers use real leather on the seat face, and vinyl on the sides and back...does BMW do this? How about the door trim...real or not?

Still curious about the Zaino product...is it really good for both vinyl and leather?

How about the center console...Leather or Vinyl if I have the Premium Pkg?

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semler3 BeemerAddict 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2018 M550xi Dinan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	Leather and Leatherette Does anyone know where the leather ends and the leatherette begins? I know a lot of manufacturers use real leather on the seat face, and vinyl on the sides and back...does BMW do this? How about the door trim...real or not? I am asking so I know what to treat with "Leather Conditioner" and what to treat with "Vinyl Protectant". I saw that Zaino Z10 claims to work on both...is thus really true? __________________ Current - 2018 M550xi Dinan Signature w/Remus mid-pipe, AW and all carbon exterior trim Retired - 2015 M5 Comp Pkg Black/Black/Black, 2012 X5 M-Sport Carbon Blk, 2006 330xi Sport, AW Blown - 2013 M5 Monte Carlo Blue/Black - BMW trade assist to new 2015
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dom1 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Methuen, MA iTrader: (0)	Don't know if they work on both, but I really like the Z10 product. I hope the leather will last a long time by using it. BTW, I use 303 protectant for the parts that I know are not leather. __________________ 2006 330xi MB, Terra, Burl Walnut, Auto, PP, Nav, Heated Seats, SP w/18in 2002 Acura MDX - wife's ride 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 - wife's SUV retired after 120K miles and lots of problems 1994 Pontiac Sunbird 4 cyl. - retired after 170K miles
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	BMW uses leather only if you have the leather option and leatherette only if you didn't opt for the leather option. But the steering wheel and the gear shift area is real leather regardless. (at least in Canada and the US)
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semler3 BeemerAddict 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2018 M550xi Dinan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	I have the leather option, but I know that not everything is leather. Please see initial question... __________________ Current - 2018 M550xi Dinan Signature w/Remus mid-pipe, AW and all carbon exterior trim Retired - 2015 M5 Comp Pkg Black/Black/Black, 2012 X5 M-Sport Carbon Blk, 2006 330xi Sport, AW Blown - 2013 M5 Monte Carlo Blue/Black - BMW trade assist to new 2015
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semler3 BeemerAddict 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2018 M550xi Dinan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	Any body eles have answers? Also, what are people using to clean the wood trim? __________________ Current - 2018 M550xi Dinan Signature w/Remus mid-pipe, AW and all carbon exterior trim Retired - 2015 M5 Comp Pkg Black/Black/Black, 2012 X5 M-Sport Carbon Blk, 2006 330xi Sport, AW Blown - 2013 M5 Monte Carlo Blue/Black - BMW trade assist to new 2015
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Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	To clean the wood I just use a damp microfiber towel and wipe it down..It works very well
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