740IL leather maintenance

[blu89]

Hello all, I was doing some research on how to properly clean leather on an automobile since I have never owned a vehicle with leather seats (at least a vehicle that I cared for). Now that I have a 2000 E38, I'm all about maintaining my black leather. I googled some stuff up and I ended up with about 50 different ways to clean it (sometimes one method shot the other method down). That's why I ended up in these good ol' bimmer forums. Any bimmer owners out there have some tips? what cleaners should I use? should I stay away from conditioners? Does mild soap and water work? Guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Nando

[motion]

I've used this product line with good results. Their rejuvinator oil seems to work better in hot weather, I put plenty on, close windows and doors and let get real hot seems to soak in better (my opinion). Just my .02

http://www.leatherique.com/products.htm

[blu89]

I've used this product line with good results. Their rejuvinator oil seems to work better in hot weather, I put plenty on, close windows and doors and let get real hot seems to soak in better (my opinion). Just my .02

http://www.leatherique.com/products.htm

The general consensus when I completed my research was to stay away from oil based products. Hm, so it's been working for you well?

[motion]

Read the site you apply the oil then a cleaner. You may want to consider getting a parts car rear seat and doing sections with different products to see which works best for you.

[BMSman]

Hello all, I was doing some research on how to properly clean leather on an automobile since I have never owned a vehicle with leather seats (at least a vehicle that I cared for). Now that I have a 2000 E38, I'm all about maintaining my black leather. I googled some stuff up and I ended up with about 50 different ways to clean it (sometimes one method shot the other method down). That's why I ended up in these good ol' bimmer forums. Any bimmer owners out there have some tips? what cleaners should I use? should I stay away from conditioners? Does mild soap and water work? Guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Nando

I clean with any auto leather cleaner and a day or so later after it is completely dry I use Lexol Leather Conditioner. I'm very pleased with the results.

[SEVEN40iL]

Welcome Blue89! :wave

[KGB7]

I use Lexol as well.

[rdorman]

Generally (weekly) cleaning just a clean damp towel. You can use a mild water based APC as well. For more in depth cleaning, leatherique and leather masters both make really good products.

[blu89]

Thank you all for your input! Just don't want to mess up such a beautiful piece of art.


Welcome Blue89! :wave

Thanks! Sweet pic by the way. Can't wait to post some of mine as well :redspot