Recommended seat leather cleaner

N54 TuNeR · 04-08-2015, 10:17 PM

whats the recommended leather care for seats.there are so many,Anything from a Pepboys good like Meguiars or should i order from elsewhere for our bmw 335 leather seats

neoexodus · 04-09-2015, 05:33 AM

Lexol.

Dkcarspa · 04-10-2015, 06:54 PM

My fav combo right now daily drivers. Blackfire

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/black...l#.VShiaJMXOT8

d-lauds1345 · 04-13-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by neoexodus

Lexol.

+1. Buy the cleaner and conditioner (not the combo, individually). Just did mine last week and my seats look/feel much better.

hongsc · 04-14-2015, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by d-lauds1345

+1. Buy the cleaner and conditioner (not the combo, individually). Just did mine last week and my seats look/feel much better.

+2. That's what I use as well.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 04-15-2015, 07:51 PM

lexol cleaner then conditioner, if leather is bad do the leatherique treatment.

E92TTCoupe · 05-01-2015, 05:55 PM

What color interior? How would you rate your interior?

Marsden · 05-01-2015, 08:48 PM

After you've used your leather cleaner of choice, wait a couple days and then apply Zaino's 'Leather in a Bottle' --it's the one and only mass-market preparation which actually imparts a credible leather scent to your interior. The only disappointing aspect IME is that it doesn't last as long as I'd like. So I just apply it again, especially if I'm going to be taking guests somewhere

ThEnder · 05-05-2015, 02:15 PM

BMW Dakota leather is a top-coated leather which means there is actually a petroleum sealant applied to the leather as part of the tanning process. Oil-based cleaners and conditioners like Leatherique, Zaino, etc. are ineffective for top-coated leathers because they are unable to penetrate the sealant and end up sitting on top of the leather. This is why you notice that the products don't "last" a long time when applied to your seats.

Instead, use a water-based cleaner and conditioner that is able to penetrate the sealant and hydrate the leather underneath. For maintenance washes, wiping down the leather with a damp microfiber is enough - you could also use a water-based interior cleaner if you have a lot of dirt or contaminant build up. For deeper cleans, leather masters is a great water-based product that is effective on treated leathers.

DOMs335D · 05-15-2015, 02:02 PM

So is lexol cleaner water based?

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Marsden Chief Petty Officer 9 Rep 86 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Old Dominion iTrader: (0)	After you've used your leather cleaner of choice, wait a couple days and then apply Zaino's 'Leather in a Bottle' --it's the one and only mass-market preparation which actually imparts a credible leather scent to your interior. The only disappointing aspect IME is that it doesn't last as long as I'd like. So I just apply it again, especially if I'm going to be taking guests somewhere
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ThEnder First Lieutenant 26 Rep 336 Posts Drives: E90 LCI N54 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	BMW Dakota leather is a top-coated leather which means there is actually a petroleum sealant applied to the leather as part of the tanning process. Oil-based cleaners and conditioners like Leatherique, Zaino, etc. are ineffective for top-coated leathers because they are unable to penetrate the sealant and end up sitting on top of the leather. This is why you notice that the products don't "last" a long time when applied to your seats. Instead, use a water-based cleaner and conditioner that is able to penetrate the sealant and hydrate the leather underneath. For maintenance washes, wiping down the leather with a damp microfiber is enough - you could also use a water-based interior cleaner if you have a lot of dirt or contaminant build up. For deeper cleans, leather masters is a great water-based product that is effective on treated leathers.
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