How can I make my leather look matte/new

miringrains · 09-01-2014, 09:40 AM

I've tried countless products, nothing really works that well.. I really really hate this shiny crap, I want my seats to be that matte finish.. any suggestions?

///M Power-Belgium · 09-01-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by miringrains

I've tried countless products, nothing really works that well.. I really really hate this shiny crap, I want my seats to be that matte finish.. any suggestions?

Pics of your Novillo ?
Had the same situation, but .....
Link to my thread =>

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=768340

s85e90 · 09-01-2014, 10:12 AM

Griots interior cleaner and a brush works excellent.

mike330 · 09-01-2014, 02:18 PM

I agree completely with the link above. Leatherique is the best cleaning and conditioning product. Leaves a natural finish, no shiny leather...

LarThaL · 09-01-2014, 02:57 PM

Griot's Leather Cleaner. Dries to a Matte finish.

Twinbo · 09-01-2014, 03:05 PM

Going to put the word in for Leatherique. It's a product that works great on vehicle leather with two products (Rejuvenator and Cleaner).

1. Massage Rejuvenator into all leather surfaces uses a soft brush or your hands
2. Close all windows and put car in the sun for 1-4 hours
3. Spray Cleaner on to remove all oils and dirt that has been brought up by the Rejuvenator.

Hagasan41 · 09-01-2014, 03:51 PM

Leatherique and Swiissvax work great on our leather. Leaves a nice Matte finish.

track_warrior · 09-01-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hagasan41

Leatherique and Swiissvax work great on our leather. Leaves a nice Matte finish.

I agree, let leatherique settle for 24 hours in a hot garage and voila.

///M Power-Belgium · 09-01-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by track_warrior

I agree, let leatherique settle for 24 hours in a hot garage and voila.

My last treatment with the Leatherique Rejuvenator oil had sat for 2 days /48 hours , the result was even better !

askjeeves · 09-01-2014, 07:58 PM

Going to add another option, leather masters. Not as time intensive a process as leatherique, and leaves the leather with that new looking matte finish.

kscarrol · 09-01-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by askjeeves

Going to add another option, leather masters. Not as time intensive a process as leatherique, and leaves the leather with that new looking matte finish.

Just googled leather masters... All I can say is avoid www.leathermasters.com!

Devant · 09-01-2014, 08:10 PM

Clean, condition, repeat.

The key with leather is not to neglect it for too long. That means routine cleaning and conditioning.

Also hot water and steam help dislodge dirt particles and restore the leather.

JPH704 · 09-01-2014, 08:38 PM

Leatherique hands down. It will restore the matte finish but it's rather time consuming, and a two step process.

duvinclunk · 09-01-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Just googled leather masters... All I can say is avoid www.leathermasters.com!

I completely agree solely based on the awful website.

There is a decent interior leather treatment demo on YouTube on a M3 with fox leather but I can't seem to find it now. It seemed to have great results.

Edit: found it:

Anyone try this stuff?

Hagasan41 · 09-01-2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by duvinclunk

I completely agree solely based on the awful website.

There is a decent interior leather treatment demo on YouTube on a M3 with fox leather but I can't seem to find it now. It seemed to have great results.

Edit: found it:

Anyone try this stuff?

Yup! Wasn't cheap but works well. I'm not a fan of the smell from the Leather Milk but it does do a good job. (It has a very strong chemical solvent smell). I also like Zaino products. Their "Leather in a bottle" smells like new leather.

thekurgan · 09-02-2014, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

My last treatment with the Leatherique Rejuvenator oil had sat for 2 days /48 hours , the result was even better !

+1

I accidentally left mine for 2 weeks (garaged). Longer is harmless and worked well.

modkrazy · 09-02-2014, 12:01 PM

I've tried it all, and Zaino has given me the best results by far, both for cleaning and conditioning.

kerrit · 09-02-2014, 01:35 PM

i have leatherique but its not ideal for me since we don't have the warmest weather most of the year, and the temp inside the car has to be 70+ degrees sustained for it to work the best.

It does work amazing though, but definitely takes more work and time.

The swissvax looks impressive and easy in the video above.. i may give that a shot and then just do leatherique once per year in the summers.

Race_Doc11 · 09-02-2014, 02:46 PM

I do use Swissvax all the time. Swissvax works as the video it is the only leather cleaner I use

Z K · 09-02-2014, 03:13 PM

Leather Masters works well for me. Leaves a matte finish, no oily residue. It's a two step process - cleaner and protectant. I only do the cleaner once a year but reapply protectant every other month or so to boost the protection.

duvinclunk · 09-02-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

I do all the time Swissvax works as the video it is the only leather cleaner I use..

Sorry, you use the Swissvax? It works just like the video?

Race_Doc11 · 09-02-2014, 07:26 PM

Yes! I use Swissvax leather cleaner forte on my fox red and it works exactly like the video. The first time I used it I used a tape to see the difference and I was blown away by the results. If you decide to get it make sure you get the brush as well. Sorry I wasn't clear in my post.

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Sorry, you use the Swissvax? It works just like the video?

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Devant Banned 9 Rep 104 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Clean, condition, repeat. The key with leather is not to neglect it for too long. That means routine cleaning and conditioning. Also hot water and steam help dislodge dirt particles and restore the leather.
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kerrit Major 347 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [0.00] 2014 M5 CP [0.00]	i have leatherique but its not ideal for me since we don't have the warmest weather most of the year, and the temp inside the car has to be 70+ degrees sustained for it to work the best. It does work amazing though, but definitely takes more work and time. The swissvax looks impressive and easy in the video above.. i may give that a shot and then just do leatherique once per year in the summers.
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