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Here in the UK I use AUTOGLYM leather cleaner and then leather care balm.
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I use Groit’s leather conditioner.
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05-31-2021, 06:19 PM | #30 |
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If it's actual leather I use Leatherique rejuvenator oil followed by pristine clean once a year. Pristine clean for spot cleanups or just vacuum and a wet Terry cloth.
If it's Leatherette... I like 303 aerospace or the Megs line of interior products.
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FWIW Im not sure the standard leather in most BMWs is actually leather, I had my front 1er sport seats redone in an italian imported whole grain similar to Napa available to my local upholsterer and, omg.
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06-01-2021, 03:13 PM | #32 |
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Dakota is waxed, so you can 303 it, no need for actual leather cleaners or oils, they'll never get to the actual leather.
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My car has Dakota leather, which I like quite a bit. Feels good and holds up well.
My findings on this and others: Leatherique works well as a once in a while treatment, or to shoot life back into neglected leather. Higher quality leather responds better and would benefit more from regular use. With Dakota leather or lower, as long as it is kept clean and protected, Leatherique is not really necessary. It may help bring life back to neglected Dakota leather. It will do absolutely nothing for Sensatec. I like Zaino Z10 'leather in a bottle' for periodic Dakota treatment, and regular maintenance on higher grade leather. Leaves a nice, new looking matte finish and feel with no greasy or slick feeling, and smells great too. Will provide a similar feel after use on Sensatec, but there's no real benefit to it. For regular maintenance on Dakota, and all protective care related to Sensatec, Aerospace 303 is great. Leaves a very nice feel and appearance after application, and keeps surfaces well protected. For all of the above types, any PH neutral leather cleaner used before applying the above is fine. Really comes down to personal preference. Quote:
Then we get to Nappa leather, which is available on the 5 & 7. Merino leather is also optional on some higher end models. This is obviously real, natural grain leather and should be treated as such.
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This explains it.
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Personally, Zymol conditioner is my favorite.
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With conditioner, you have several options. Surprisingly (or maybe not), a lot of them can be found at your local feed & seed. Horse tack conditioners work well on any high grade natural leather, just be sure you can tolerate the smell.
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