Nappa Leather

HansRobert · 03-14-2016, 01:57 PM

I have a 40e on order that all have nappa mocha leather seats. I've never had a nappa interior before and was wondering if there are any particular leather care products that you would recommend.

Since the interior also has the leather dash the same questions apply.

Or any other advice that may be beneficial.

Thank you!

roadkillrob · 03-14-2016, 03:51 PM

I use Zaino on mine, but any quality leather product (basically anything you can't buy at autozone) would be a good choice (adams, sonax, meguiars, leatherique, CG etc)

F15GorDe · 03-14-2016, 04:37 PM

Just got the SwissVax Leather care kit. It's for Nappa only.
Not sure what will work on my other vehicles with Dakota leather. Have used Lexol before, there are better products out there.

roadkillrob · 03-14-2016, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by F15GorDe

Just got the SwissVax Leather care kit. It's for Nappa only.
Not sure what will work on my other vehicles with Dakota leather. Have used Lexol before, there are better products out there.

Yes, many better choices than lexol, it leaves a greasy film and just doesn't do a great job after you try something better.

zero4 · 03-14-2016, 08:18 PM

Leather Master is a popular one. Strong Cleaner and Leather Protection Cream.

Jimmie48 · 03-16-2016, 02:11 PM

Zaino Z9 and Z10 and done

lowlevelhell · 03-16-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by F15GorDe

Just got the SwissVax Leather care kit. It's for Nappa only.
Not sure what will work on my other vehicles with Dakota leather. Have used Lexol before, there are better products out there.

I didn't see anything indicating it's for Nappa only on their site. Does it say so on the bottles?

alphaod · 03-16-2016, 04:59 PM

I just use the Meguiar's stuff from my local auto store. Seems to work great for me.

BayX5 · 03-17-2016, 12:59 AM

Chemical Guys here on my ivory nappa.

F15GorDe · 03-17-2016, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lowlevelhell

I didn't see anything indicating it's for Nappa only on their site. Does it say so on the bottles?

Yes, on their labeling. I was surprised. Got a bottle of the leather softener for hardened leathers, same thing, Only for Nappa leathers! on the back label.
Second line in the narrative for the 250 ml bottle of leather cleaner states for regular Napa leather cleaning.

Take a look

www.swissvax.us.com

JonM · 03-17-2016, 09:05 AM

I swear by Swissvax. I am impressed every time I use it. I do use their special brush for cleaning.

Never use Lexol on any BMW leather. It will make it sticky over time. There are much better products available.

roadkillrob · 03-17-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lowlevelhell

I didn't see anything indicating it's for Nappa only on their site. Does it say so on the bottles?

On their site if you click on any of the Leather Milk products and read the description they all say for Nappa Leather.

http://www.swissvax.us/merchant.mvc?...Code=SE1042610

Easy to use leather refresh and care product for regular nappa leather care
Re-establishes and preserves the natural moisture balance of the nappa leather and does not affect the leather's original colour and leaves no greasy residu.
The Swissvax Leather Milk is an easy-to-apply nappa leather refreshing and care product...

Seems it is for napa and they mention no other types of leather.

Staszek · 03-17-2016, 01:59 PM

I use leatherique on my Novillo Leather on my M3 and the Montana leather on the E38. The Nappa leather on our X5 is really nice, I am pretty sure I will use leatherique on that as well.

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F15GorDe Well versed in the care and feeding of BMWs 261 Rep 733 Posts Drives: F15d, F10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Just got the SwissVax Leather care kit. It's for Nappa only. Not sure what will work on my other vehicles with Dakota leather. Have used Lexol before, there are better products out there. __________________ B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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zero4 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Leather Master is a popular one. Strong Cleaner and Leather Protection Cream.
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	I just use the Meguiar's stuff from my local auto store. Seems to work great for me.
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JonM Lieutenant 145 Rep 409 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	I swear by Swissvax. I am impressed every time I use it. I do use their special brush for cleaning. Never use Lexol on any BMW leather. It will make it sticky over time. There are much better products available. __________________ Jon Maddux coupenut.blogspot.com x5nut.blogspot.com 16 X5d \| 08 M3 Sedan \| 06 M Coupe \| 01 M coupe \| 99 M coupe
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Staszek Schumacher 786 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: E30 325is,E93 M3,X7M50,F06 M6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake Forest, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [9.00] 1990 BMW 325is [8.75] 2022 BMW X7 M50 [0.00] 2018 BMW M6 Gran Coupe [9.92]	I use leatherique on my Novillo Leather on my M3 and the Montana leather on the E38. The Nappa leather on our X5 is really nice, I am pretty sure I will use leatherique on that as well. __________________
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