cleaning and preserving dakota leather

markus037 · 04-03-2014, 06:39 PM

the interior on my 2010 is in pretty good nick so i was wondering what you would use to keep it looking like new? Would leatherique be ok to use in this car?

DMH-01 · 04-04-2014, 09:17 AM

Clean with Gliptone Leather Cleaner and protect with Gtechniq L1

joed1 · 04-04-2014, 01:49 PM

Do a search here, there is so much in the way of info.

TeinBMW · 04-04-2014, 01:53 PM

I use megs leather once a week and my interior always looks new after.
Give it a shot

Elliott@DetailAddict · 04-04-2014, 07:19 PM

Just posted a thread on cleaning leather. Check it out! Clean your leather seats!

Bangarang_Rufio · 04-09-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott@DetailAddict

Just posted a thread on cleaning leather. Check it out! Clean your leather seats!

I'm not sure how reminding people to clean their leather and then go on to say you use homemade stuff helps answer his question but okay.

DUI Elite · 04-09-2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangarang_Rufio

I'm not sure how reminding people to clean their leather and then go on to say you use homemade stuff helps answer his question but okay.

What makes you think its homemade?

He's trying to sell product lol

I have used Zymol cleaner followed by conditioner for a while now and I've always had good results.

Bangarang_Rufio · 04-09-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DUI Elite

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Originally Posted by Bangarang_Rufio

I'm not sure how reminding people to clean their leather and then go on to say you use homemade stuff helps answer his question but okay.

What makes you think its homemade?

He's trying to sell product lol

I have used Zymol cleaner followed by conditioner for a while now and I've always had good results.

You're right I read that part wrong but you get the point lol. Since I'm harping on someone for contributing by not contributing maybe I should say actually contribute then to be fair. I have great results with Lexol. But yeah don't forgot to clean your leather and stuff.

markus037 · 04-09-2014, 09:21 PM

wound up buying chemical guys leather cleaner and conditioner. lets see how it works. my leather isnt bad but id like to clean up the steering wheel and armrests and whatnot.

Elliott@DetailAddict · 04-10-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangarang_Rufio

I'm not sure how reminding people to clean their leather and then go on to say you use homemade stuff helps answer his question but okay.

Sorry for the confusion. I was simply saying that maintaining clean leather seats will help preserve the life of the leather.

Elliott@DetailAddict · 04-10-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by markus037

wound up buying chemical guys leather cleaner and conditioner. lets see how it works. my leather isnt bad but id like to clean up the steering wheel and armrests and whatnot.

Those are great products. If done regularly, your leather will be looking like new for many years.

ping65810 · 04-11-2014, 11:12 AM

My leather seats in all vehicles still look great, even past 300k on cars where the leather wears out badly- like Volvos. I use cleaning wipes here and there, whatever is cheap, and treat them with Lexol about once a month or so and let it really soak in. Most of it is just keep the seats moisturized and not letting them dry out. Dirt also acts like sandpaper, so keep them clean.

markus037 · 04-11-2014, 06:45 PM

just used the chemical guys sprayable leather. man, my steering wheel was dirty. also my seat looks like it was pretty dry since its a little darker now. feels a little sticky though, i guess i didnt buff it off enough.

5soko · 04-15-2014, 09:08 PM

Pristine clean! My fav leather cleaner, very safe and works great to clean and protect in one step leaving a matte finish.

Denny347 · 04-19-2014, 07:57 AM

Another vote for Pristine Clean. Since the Dakota leather is coated, conditioning really doesn't work.

04-03-2014, 06:39 PM	#1
markus037 Lieutenant 74 Rep 417 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2010 328Xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pottstown, PA iTrader: (0)	cleaning and preserving dakota leather the interior on my 2010 is in pretty good nick so i was wondering what you would use to keep it looking like new? Would leatherique be ok to use in this car?
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04-04-2014, 09:17 AM	#2
DMH-01 Captain 12 Rep 693 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (1)	Clean with Gliptone Leather Cleaner and protect with Gtechniq L1 __________________ Official Website\|Official Twitter Page\|Official Facebook Page
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TeinBMW Lieutenant Colonel 133 Rep 1,945 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi Msport, Conv, Tech Join Date: May 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	I use megs leather once a week and my interior always looks new after. Give it a shot __________________ \|11 335XI N55 \| M SPORT \| VRSF CP \| BMW PE \| BMS INSTAKE \| VRSF 7" IC \| MHD STAGE 2+ \| ER CP \|
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04-04-2014, 07:19 PM	#5
Elliott@DetailAddict Brigadier General 300 Rep 4,444 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	Just posted a thread on cleaning leather. Check it out! Clean your leather seats!
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04-09-2014, 09:21 PM	#9
markus037 Lieutenant 74 Rep 417 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2010 328Xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pottstown, PA iTrader: (0)	wound up buying chemical guys leather cleaner and conditioner. lets see how it works. my leather isnt bad but id like to clean up the steering wheel and armrests and whatnot.
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04-11-2014, 11:12 AM	#12
ping65810 Private First Class 1 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dracut, MA iTrader: (0)	My leather seats in all vehicles still look great, even past 300k on cars where the leather wears out badly- like Volvos. I use cleaning wipes here and there, whatever is cheap, and treat them with Lexol about once a month or so and let it really soak in. Most of it is just keep the seats moisturized and not letting them dry out. Dirt also acts like sandpaper, so keep them clean.
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04-11-2014, 06:45 PM	#13
markus037 Lieutenant 74 Rep 417 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2010 328Xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pottstown, PA iTrader: (0)	just used the chemical guys sprayable leather. man, my steering wheel was dirty. also my seat looks like it was pretty dry since its a little darker now. feels a little sticky though, i guess i didnt buff it off enough.
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04-15-2014, 09:08 PM	#14
5soko Brigadier General 332 Rep 4,632 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	Pristine clean! My fav leather cleaner, very safe and works great to clean and protect in one step leaving a matte finish. __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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04-19-2014, 07:57 AM	#15
Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Another vote for Pristine Clean. Since the Dakota leather is coated, conditioning really doesn't work.
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