Cleaning Leatherette - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

JLBecerra5 · 07-06-2005, 09:10 AM

Hey, I've never owned leatherette before and the other day some doosh friend spilled some soda on it so I cleaned it with a damp towel, can anybody recommend a good product intended to clean and buffer up leatherette?? Thanks

RachelS · 07-06-2005, 10:04 AM

Hello
Do no use a polymer or oil based cleaner. Ir can build and turn white or break down the vinyl.

Mother's makes an interior vinyl cleaner with a UV filter. I used that and it worked wonders.

BellasBmw · 07-06-2005, 12:49 PM

what about armor all purpose cleaner wipes for vinyl, plastic, rubber? I used that the other day.. so far so good...

Black325i · 07-06-2005, 01:28 PM

I'd like to get feedback on the armor all application. I'm concerned it will be too glossie ... any comments ? Much appreciated.

BellasBmw · 07-06-2005, 02:57 PM

I used the wipes on the dash, it was a little glossy, but it didnt create that high shine on the seats.

What about using a leather protector on the leatherette?
Any regrets about choosing lette over leather?
-My salesman had lette in his bmw and told me he has 3 kids and it still looks great and no one has realized its not leather unless he told them. So that sold me (and i saved $1400). And none of my friends know the diff either, so haha.. ill just keep my lips shut

JLBecerra5 · 07-06-2005, 03:44 PM

I am totally in love with my e90 but I do regret gettin leatherette...From the outside it looks really nice, but....it feels way to rubbery and doesnt clean as well real leather...It also becomes extremely hot during the summer time, i mean it burns up and also its not as comfy as real leather, it still looks good though

Nick@Jlevi SW · 07-12-2005, 05:55 PM

Buy Vinylex, that's what it's made for.

07-06-2005, 09:10 AM	#1
JLBecerra5 Private Drives: 2005 325i Silver Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Cleaning Leatherette Hey, I've never owned leatherette before and the other day some doosh friend spilled some soda on it so I cleaned it with a damp towel, can anybody recommend a good product intended to clean and buffer up leatherette?? Thanks

07-06-2005, 12:49 PM	#3
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,578 iTrader: (1) View BellasBmw's Garage	what about armor all purpose cleaner wipes for vinyl, plastic, rubber? I used that the other day.. so far so good... __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint

07-06-2005, 02:57 PM	#5
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,578 iTrader: (1) View BellasBmw's Garage	I used the wipes on the dash, it was a little glossy, but it didnt create that high shine on the seats. What about using a leather protector on the leatherette? Any regrets about choosing lette over leather? -My salesman had lette in his bmw and told me he has 3 kids and it still looks great and no one has realized its not leather unless he told them. So that sold me (and i saved $1400). And none of my friends know the diff either, so haha.. ill just keep my lips shut __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint

07-12-2005, 05:55 PM	#7
Nick@Jlevi SW BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: DER ÜBER1 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 13,560 iTrader: (8)	Buy Vinylex, that's what it's made for. __________________ 1.888.JLEVISW \| sales@jlevisw.com \| AIM: Nick at JSW

07-06-2005, 10:04 AM	#2
RachelS Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	Hello Do no use a polymer or oil based cleaner. Ir can build and turn white or break down the vinyl. Mother's makes an interior vinyl cleaner with a UV filter. I used that and it worked wonders.

07-06-2005, 01:28 PM	#4
Black325i '06 325i / Jet Black / 6sp manual / Sports Package / Active Steering / Adap Lights Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	I'd like to get feedback on the armor all application. I'm concerned it will be too glossie ... any comments ? Much appreciated.

07-06-2005, 03:44 PM	#6
JLBecerra5 Private Drives: 2005 325i Silver Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	I am totally in love with my e90 but I do regret gettin leatherette...From the outside it looks really nice, but....it feels way to rubbery and doesnt clean as well real leather...It also becomes extremely hot during the summer time, i mean it burns up and also its not as comfy as real leather, it still looks good though