Interior Cleaning...HELP!

Seven7 · 02-13-2011, 02:16 AM

hey guys, what do you guys use to clean your leather seats? and what do you guys use to wipe of the dirt that is smeared on the side of the doors? Ive only been using water and a towel...and i think i use start using something better haha...There are these grey streaks on the leather seats that I have yet to wipe off but i dont want to use water

ES_TRADER · 02-13-2011, 02:45 AM

Zaino leather cleaner

elm3 · 02-13-2011, 07:08 AM

I use the BMW leather cleaning kit. It works good and it keeps the leather looking like when it came from the factory. It does not leave a shiny finish like other products. I like Zaino and also Zymol too.

Big Mark · 02-13-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Zaino leather cleaner

+1

And it smells good too.

Ctm309 · 02-13-2011, 07:54 AM

Leatherique: rejuvinator and prestine clean and Zaino (Zaino is great for bringing back the leather smell). These are the best IMO. It looks like they have a sale going on.

http://www.leatherique.com/

Radiation Joe · 02-13-2011, 10:24 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with the BMW stuff. I use Lexol Leather Cleaner on a damp microfiber cloth. Once or twice a year I follow up with Lexol Leather Conditioner.

gblansten · 02-13-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpuer

Zaino leather cleaner

Love that stuff. Have used it for years.

M3maniac20 · 02-13-2011, 12:27 PM

Do they sell Zaino in stores or is it only online?
I've been using Meguiars leather stuff but I do want to try Zaino.

BMRLVR · 02-13-2011, 12:38 PM

I use einszette cockpit premium for all non leather surfaces and leather masters or leatherique on the leather.

tlp · 02-13-2011, 12:45 PM

I stopped using Lexol when I discovered Leatherique.

Crazy Bimmer · 02-13-2011, 12:49 PM

I use pinnacle leather products. Everything in this thread is highly rated, can't go wrong with any.

rjd598 · 02-13-2011, 12:56 PM

i use meguiars wipes for a weekly wipe down. have leather masters trio product for some more serious cleaning

DetailDan · 02-13-2011, 07:06 PM

Leather Masters.

BZTR · 02-13-2011, 07:23 PM

Zaino for leather and Sonax Dashboard Cleaner for all Plastic/Vinyl

BMRLVR · 02-13-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

I use pinnacle leather products. Everything in this thread is highly rated, can't go wrong with any.

That is exactly right. To be honest with you I usually pick interior products based on the scent...... I hate anything with a strong scent since it takes the natural smell out of the interior of the car...... Especially leather cleaners and conditioners. Leather absorbs scents and holds on to them for quite some time due to it's porous/absorbent nature.

Joonsup · 02-15-2011, 03:24 PM

Some leather cleaners are stronger than others so make sure you test a small section under the seat to see if the color bleeds. After you use leather cleaner you may want to try using a leather conditioner depending on the condition your seats.

ES_TRADER · 02-16-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3maniac20

Do they sell Zaino in stores or is it only online?
I've been using Meguiars leather stuff but I do want to try Zaino.

Zanio is not sold in stores. u can only get it online or via one of their local independent distributors (normally someone's house, and by appt only...which is where i go to get mine...forget the shipping costs and u get an excuse to drive the M)

CSanto · 02-17-2011, 03:57 PM

Even though these products are highly rated, it doesn't mean they will work best with our cars.

I bought Wolfgang Leather conditioner and my seats look more dry/cracked then they did before I applied it. I cleaned the seats before application too.

I'm guessing it has to do with the fact that our seats are a coated leather. This stuff really works best on a seat that is actually porous.

I used lexol before Wolfgang and my seats looked great.
I might try Zaino, leatherique I just feel is way too involved.

1MORELAP · 02-18-2011, 07:41 PM

I have very old Zaino leather conditioner, I guess 10 years. But it still works great. I bought it directly from them. It somehow got stuck at a bottom of my cleaning container and I recently rediscovered it. M3 leather likes it. But I seen o reason why it would not like Lexol.

TTG · 02-18-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpuer

Zaino leather cleaner

Zaino all the way over here.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ctm309

Leatherique: rejuvinator and prestine clean and Zaino (Zaino is great for bringing back the leather smell). These are the best IMO. It looks like they have a sale going on.

http://www.leatherique.com/

I have Leatherique as well. I do not like the smell, touch and feel of the leather after application. I would prefer Zaino over it for sure.

You really can not go wrong with Z9 & Z10 combo.

shuggy · 02-24-2011, 02:43 AM

I also keep two air dusters and a few microfiber gloves in the trunk. Air dust and wiping off excess dust once every two days or so from the seats and other interior parts.

Dust = enemy.

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Ctm309 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 361 Posts Drives: '09 M3 AW Carbon roof DCT '11 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Norwalk, Ct./Port Washington, N.Y. iTrader: (7)	Leatherique: rejuvinator and prestine clean and Zaino (Zaino is great for bringing back the leather smell). These are the best IMO. It looks like they have a sale going on. http://www.leatherique.com/
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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	I don't think you can go wrong with the BMW stuff. I use Lexol Leather Cleaner on a damp microfiber cloth. Once or twice a year I follow up with Lexol Leather Conditioner. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now. Why, yes. I am an abrasive bastard.
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M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Do they sell Zaino in stores or is it only online? I've been using Meguiars leather stuff but I do want to try Zaino. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	I use pinnacle leather products. Everything in this thread is highly rated, can't go wrong with any. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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DetailDan New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: GC Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Leather Masters.
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BZTR Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2021 X5, M4 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (8)	Zaino for leather and Sonax Dashboard Cleaner for all Plastic/Vinyl
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	Some leather cleaners are stronger than others so make sure you test a small section under the seat to see if the color bleeds. After you use leather cleaner you may want to try using a leather conditioner depending on the condition your seats.
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CSanto Brigadier General 636 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Even though these products are highly rated, it doesn't mean they will work best with our cars. I bought Wolfgang Leather conditioner and my seats look more dry/cracked then they did before I applied it. I cleaned the seats before application too. I'm guessing it has to do with the fact that our seats are a coated leather. This stuff really works best on a seat that is actually porous. I used lexol before Wolfgang and my seats looked great. I might try Zaino, leatherique I just feel is way too involved.
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1MORELAP Captain 99 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '22 911 GTS '19 X3, X5, X7 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I have very old Zaino leather conditioner, I guess 10 years. But it still works great. I bought it directly from them. It somehow got stuck at a bottom of my cleaning container and I recently rediscovered it. M3 leather likes it. But I seen o reason why it would not like Lexol. __________________ I apologize for spelling mistakes up front, they are a result of multitasking.
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shuggy Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 219 Posts Drives: '11 E90M3, '20 X3M, '20 RRSSVR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2)	I also keep two air dusters and a few microfiber gloves in the trunk. Air dust and wiping off excess dust once every two days or so from the seats and other interior parts. Dust = enemy.
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