Leather Care

[xtremecro]

What do you guys use to condition your leather? i use meguires rich leather spray but its not softening my leather. its still rough. any suggestions

[M0nk3y]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1489-M0nk3y-Detailed-BMW-Z4M-Interior-Leatherique-Write-Up

[spencers]

Keep that spray junk away from BMW leather!!

[MsRN]

I just bought Leatherique to try on my seats; the DS seat is showing signs of wear after nearly 74,000 miles sans intervention. Review to follow!

[danewilson77]

I just bought Leatherique to try on my seats; the DS seat is showing signs of wear after nearly 74,000 miles sans intervention. Review to follow!

In for review!

[az3579]

In for review!

I've heard rave reviews on this product. I plan on trying it on my steering wheel and my center armrest.

[nike001]

I use the same as OP. I love it. Although I haven't really used anything else. Ignorance is bliss i guess...?

[M0nk3y]

I've heard rave reviews on this product. I plan on trying it on my steering wheel and my center armrest.

I'm a big endorser of it. I'm in love with it. The results speak for themselves and I only have 22k on my seats

[jvr826]

It is da bomb! I have a crapload on the way to me right now. Time to do it again!

[lilcdkey]

I just picked up the interior cleaner from my dealer for like six dollars. Any of you guys have experience with it?

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[bullfrogs_M3]

I just picked up the interior cleaner from my dealer for like six dollars. Any of you guys have experience with it?

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I think the consensus here is to use Leatherique. I have used it on my M3, an E30 M and this week, I will do it on my seats again. And all using the same bottles that they come with. There are a lot of leather treatments in one bottle!! So yes it is a little costly up front, you'll be able to use it for dang near the life of your car.

[danewilson77]

I just picked up the interior cleaner from my dealer for like six dollars. Any of you guys have experience with it?

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I have the same stuff...but haven't used yet.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/DSC04271.jpg

[spencers]

Two things that make Leatherique work exceptionally well--a horse hair brush and HEAT (from the sun)!
Oh, and attaching a spray nozzle to the lid of the container makes it much easier to apply.

[lilcdkey]

I have the same stuff...but haven't used yet.

Hey Dane, I just tried out that interior cleaner from BMW and I was pretty happy with the results. It cleaned up my seats really well (but they weren't dirty to begin with). It gave my interior that fresh BMW leather smell :) You definitely want to mix it in with some water because its really easy to start using alot of the bottle pretty quickly because it comes out with applying any force. thats what she said :shift

[danewilson77]

Hey Dane, I just tried out that interior cleaner from BMW and I was pretty happy with the results. It cleaned up my seats really well (but they weren't dirty to begin with). It gave my interior that fresh BMW leather smell :) You definitely want to mix it in with some water because its really easy to start using alot of the bottle pretty quickly because it comes out with applying any force. thats what she said :shift

Thanks lck...........appreciate it.

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[MrMaico]

Hey Dane, I just tried out that interior cleaner from BMW and I was pretty happy with the results. It cleaned up my seats really well (but they weren't dirty to begin with). It gave my interior that fresh BMW leather smell :) You definitely want to mix it in with some water because its really easy to start using alot of the bottle pretty quickly because it comes out with applying any force. thats what she said :shift

Isn't that really just a cleaner though? Now you should treat it with something. I've used Leatherique also and was really impressed. Best way to explain it is my seats went from looking and feeling like vinyl to a nice soft leather. An added bonus is you don't slide around in the seat anymore in the twisties.

[lilcdkey]

Isn't that really just a cleaner though? Now you should treat it with something. I've used Leatherique also and was really impressed. Best way to explain it is my seats went from looking and feeling like vinyl to a nice soft leather. An added bonus is you don't slide around in the seat anymore in the twisties.

Yeah, I dont think I need to treat it yet though? The leather is still in great condition. Should I begin treating my leather even though its not in bad shape?

[ryankokesh]

where's the best place to pick up some leatherique?

[M3TA5IN]

where's the best place to pick up some leatherique?

X2 this is a good thread, I was just wondering this the other day.

[danewilson77]

Doesn't leatherique dot com sell it?

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[bullfrogs_M3]

Doesn't leatherique dot com sell it?

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

lol

[M3TA5IN]

Doesn't leatherique dot com sell it?

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

The interwebz skills are strong with this one. I salute you LT

[danewilson77]

I haz da skazizlllllz.

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[Murphy]

Another thing of the list of "to buy".

F.Y.I.
Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=13407&url=detailedimage.com/Leatherique-M8/) has it and there is a coupon code for 15% off.

[MrMaico]

Yeah, I dont think I need to treat it yet though? The leather is still in great condition. Should I begin treating my leather even though its not in bad shape?

I'm certainly no leather expert but I'd think you'd want to do it before it looks like it needs it. After all, it is 6 years old right?


Another thing of the list of "to buy".

F.Y.I.
Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=13407&url=detailedimage.com/Leatherique-M8/) has it and there is a coupon code for 15% off.

But it looks like their prices are about 15% higher than at Leatherique. :eeps Depends on shipping prices maybe but your best bet might be something like this....

http://leatherique.org/detail.aspx?ID=35

[M0nk3y]

I treated my seats and they are 3 years old

[ryankokesh]

my list of stuff to buy is getting loooonger and loooooonger....

[az3579]

Yeah, I dont think I need to treat it yet though? The leather is still in great condition. Should I begin treating my leather even though its not in bad shape?

It can be used as a preventative measure, as Barry said. They may not look bad now, but they certainly are dehydrated, which isn't good for leather.


I treated my seats and they are 3 years old

Yes, but you are also have severely acute OCD, Mr. I-Wax-My-Car-Every-2-to-3-Weeks. :)

[ryankokesh]

I understand there's some big proponents of leatherique here, and I'm sure it's warranted, and I probably will try it out this summer. That said, has anyone had any experience with this stuff:

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Leather_Cleaner_And_Conditioner_Combo_Deal_p/spi_109_16.htm

Seems like it might be a good "maintenance" solution?

[mikeyb74]

I've been using Lexol Cleaner and Conditioner on the leather in three different cars over the years. Works great.

http://www.promedusa.us/catalog/images/LexolVinylex%20canister%20set.jpg

But I just picked up ECO Touch Leather Care to try out.

http://www.buygreen.com/ProductImages/ECTH00012_dt.jpg