UV protection for leather?

[usinjin]

I just swapped some nice 435i seats into my ZHP along with a brand new leather-wrapped sport steering wheel. I've read all about leather rejuvenation/restore (such as Leatherique), but is there any product that might protect against UV rays? My last seats got a little baked, as did the top of the old wheel. I have 35% tint up front, but I'm not sure it's complete protection from the Texas sun in a black car. I could use a sunshade, but I'm too lazy :P

If anyone has used something that worked for them it'd be awesome to check it out. Cheers.

[John in VA]

There are many leather products that include UV protection, from 303, Chemical Guys, Meguiar's, Leather Magic, etc.
Autogeek is one source: https://www.autogeek.net/leathercare.html
Detailed Image is another: https://www.detailedimage.com/Leather-C27/

CarPro makes a Cquartz leather coating that I'm happy with over the past 6 months: https://www.detailedimage.com/CarPro-M53/Cquartz-Leather-Coating-P1322/50-ml-S2/
I used it on the driver's seat bolsters, steering wheel & shift knob of my wife's F22. I haven't been able to train her to do it, but I turn my steering wheel upside down or throw a microfiber over it when parked.

I haven't found Leatherique to work well on BMW leather from E36s on - the color dye/finish is essentially sprayed on & doesn't "take" the conditioners like E23/28/30 seats do.

[usinjin]

There are many leather products that include UV protection, from 303, Chemical Guys, Meguiar's, Leather Magic, etc.
Autogeek is one source: https://www.autogeek.net/leathercare.html
Detailed Image is another: https://www.detailedimage.com/Leather-C27/

CarPro makes a Cquartz leather coating that I'm happy with over the past 6 months: https://www.detailedimage.com/CarPro-M53/Cquartz-Leather-Coating-P1322/50-ml-S2/
I used it on the driver's seat bolsters, steering wheel & shift knob of my wife's F22. I haven't been able to train her to do it, but I turn my steering wheel upside down or throw a microfiber over it when parked.

I haven't found Leatherique to work well on BMW leather from E36s on - the color dye/finish is essentially sprayed on & doesn't "take" the conditioners like E23/28/30 seats do.

Much appreciate the info. I was interested in trying the Leatherique but have heard similar things. Also I heard that the UV protection is very minimal so that it doesn't affect the PH. I might give the CarPro product a shot.

[Oli77]

Is the leather finished (i.e., BMW put a coat of structural bumps on top of leather), or is it just straight leather?

If its the former, I like Aeorospace 303 formula. That stuff is awesome for the inside of the car. Not oily, not streaky, no finger marks,etc...

If its the later, I am not sure that aerospace 303 should be used.

[usinjin]

Is the leather finished (i.e., BMW put a coat of structural bumps on top of leather), or is it just straight leather?

If its the former, I like Aeorospace 303 formula. That stuff is awesome for the inside of the car. Not oily, not streaky, no finger marks,etc...

If its the later, I am not sure that aerospace 303 should be used.

F32 sport seats, so I believe they are coated yes. I'll have to give that a shot!