Leather Conditioner + Cleaner?

Teemo Panda · 06-18-2012, 12:55 AM

Hey Guys from the M3 World,

i don't own an M3 but i do own a 2013 f25 m-sport, So, i want to ask your expert opinion on what kind of leather cleaner or Conditioner to keep your car in tip top shape over time?

Thanks alot!

ES_TRADER · 06-18-2012, 12:58 AM

Zaino

py0413 · 06-18-2012, 02:14 AM

Zymol leather cleaner & conditioner
Takes time and patient to use but the result is just amazing

Legion5 · 06-18-2012, 02:16 AM

Lexol is the industry standard and the best stuff I've ever used as far as leather conditioner. I worked for a shop that did many custom leather instals and we tried everything and that worked the best. It leaves a very fine layer of protectant on the leather but it's very effective, most other cleaners leave a thick layer that just looks wrong, that's what's so good about lexol cleaner and protector. The other product I'd recommend is Armor All, it's a very common product but performs very well. Hope that helps.

Xtopherus · 06-18-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Legion5

Lexol is the industry standard and the best stuff I've ever used as far as leather conditioner. I worked for a shop that did many custom leather instals and we tried everything and that worked the best. It leaves a very fine layer of protectant on the leather but it's very effective, most other cleaners leave a thick layer that just looks wrong, that's what's so good about lexol cleaner and protector. The other product I'd recommend is Armor All, it's a very common product but performs very well. Hope that helps.

+1 for Lexol. I've used it in the past and have been pretty happy with it. It's also easy to find.

ksoze · 06-18-2012, 08:30 AM

Leather Master Leather Care Kit. Cleaner and protector - includes brushes, applicators and towels.

SamS · 06-18-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ksoze

Leather Master Leather Care Kit. Cleaner and protector - includes brushes, applicators and towels.

Seconded!

robbiedawg · 06-18-2012, 10:39 AM

i like leatherique.as with some others,a fair amount of effort,but wonderful results

1sikbmr · 06-18-2012, 10:46 AM

I have adams leather cleaner and conditioner works great with little effort

mendez · 06-18-2012, 10:49 AM

I tried several products....so far Zaino is the one I like the most. The leather cond is great. (No-shiny finish)

Z K · 06-18-2012, 11:12 AM

I have Leather Masters but I prefer the 1 step ease of 1Z einszett Leather Care "Lederpflege". I use the Leather Masters 2 step kit when doing a complete cleaning and the 1Z every other week for maintenance.

porshah · 06-18-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ksoze

Leather Master Leather Care Kit. Cleaner and protector - includes brushes, applicators and towels.

+1. Works excellent, and protects the leather really well.

Lexol is good, but does not absorb well on German leather. You end up with most of it in your clothes when you sit down.

kchu221 · 06-18-2012, 11:15 AM

how often do you guys clean and condition your leather seats??

youngvedder · 06-18-2012, 11:15 AM

leatherique here! amazing stuff.

SamS · 06-18-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by porshah

Lexol is good, but does not absorb well on German leather. You end up with most of it in your clothes when you sit down.

Your leather is treated with a urethane coating. Nothing should really be "absorbed" into it.

nchan50 · 06-18-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksoze

Leather Master Leather Care Kit. Cleaner and protector - includes brushes, applicators and towels.

I use this as well - strong cleaner, vital and protection cream. Does a great job keeping the leather looking like brand new.

IntegraXTR · 06-18-2012, 12:52 PM

I use zaino, and that was with all my other cars I've had as well..NSX, s2000. Kept it smelling new for years.

Once it finishes I think I'm going to try the auto finesse leather conditioner.

Teemo Panda · 06-18-2012, 12:56 PM

Thanks! you guys are awesome!

Martin_D · 06-18-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IntegraXTR

I use zaino, and that was with all my other cars I've had as well..NSX, s2000. Kept it smelling new for years.

Once it finishes I think I'm going to try the auto finesse leather conditioner.

Ohhhh yeah Alex

rjd598 · 06-18-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Seconded!

+3 leather masters is great but as someone else already said it's more of a full interior detail type of product but when you want quick interior cleaning there are more options. i am going to be trying out chemical guy's leather cleaner and their conditioner as my quick route and keep leather masters for the full cleaning times

tibra1 · 06-18-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kamigawa120

Hey Guys from the M3 World,

i don't own an M3 but i do own a 2013 f25 m-sport, So, i want to ask your expert opinion on what kind of leather cleaner or Conditioner to keep your car in tip top shape over time?

Thanks alot!

Lexol Cleaner and Conditioner is what I use.

tibra1 · 06-18-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porshah

+1. Works excellent, and protects the leather really well.

Lexol is good, but does not absorb well on German leather. You end up with most of it in your clothes when you sit down.

You have to let it set and absorb..dont expect to just apply and sit in the seat right away..a couple of hrs with the windows down is all it takes.

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06-18-2012, 02:14 AM	#3
py0413 Captain Drives: 2012 M5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 929 iTrader: (2)	Zymol leather cleaner & conditioner Takes time and patient to use but the result is just amazing __________________ Must stop eating..............

06-18-2012, 02:16 AM	#4
Legion5 Major Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 1,281 iTrader: (11)	Lexol is the industry standard and the best stuff I've ever used as far as leather conditioner. I worked for a shop that did many custom leather instals and we tried everything and that worked the best. It leaves a very fine layer of protectant on the leather but it's very effective, most other cleaners leave a thick layer that just looks wrong, that's what's so good about lexol cleaner and protector. The other product I'd recommend is Armor All, it's a very common product but performs very well. Hope that helps. __________________ A clean car is a happy car! CANON PHOTOGRAPHER

06-18-2012, 08:30 AM	#6
ksoze Captain Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 619 iTrader: (0)	Leather Master Leather Care Kit. Cleaner and protector - includes brushes, applicators and towels. __________________ 2011.75 E93 JB/FR \| 2002 E46 M3 Convertible \| 2002 E53 X5 3.0 \| 2000 E39 540i \| 1998 E36 M3 \| 1988 E28 M5 \| 1987 E28 528i

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06-18-2012, 10:46 AM	#9
1sikbmr Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,106 iTrader: (12)	I have adams leather cleaner and conditioner works great with little effort __________________ E90 ///M3 6MT Atlantis Blue - Fox red Gloss black grilles/Red gills\|V1 hardwire\|Painted reflectors\|ZHP lighted shift knob\|VMR V710 silver\|GTS lip\|Lux custom 8k kit\|AA Green Filter\| AA Pulley\| RPI GTM Exhaust\|Sosi x-pipe\|BMW Performance Steering Wheel V1\|

06-18-2012, 10:49 AM	#10
mendez Private Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 86 iTrader: (1)	I tried several products....so far Zaino is the one I like the most. The leather cond is great. (No-shiny finish)

06-18-2012, 11:12 AM	#11
Z K Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,240 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	I have Leather Masters but I prefer the 1 step ease of 1Z einszett Leather Care "Lederpflege". I use the Leather Masters 2 step kit when doing a complete cleaning and the 1Z every other week for maintenance.

06-18-2012, 11:15 AM	#13
kchu221 JDM whore Drives: 2012 E92 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,269 iTrader: (5)	how often do you guys clean and condition your leather seats?? __________________ \|AUTOTALENT\|JRZ RS DAMPER\|GC CAMBER PLATE\|SWIFT SPRINGS\|OG WHITE TE37\|MICHELLIN PSS\|TURNER STUDS\|PROJECT KICS R40\|RE SSK\|VARIS CF KNOB\|VARIS VRS FRONT LIP WITH EXTENSION\|ARQRAY RACE EXHAUST\|BAVX LS3\|VOLTEX TYPE 1 GT WING\|MASTERMIND STREET X-PIPE\|

06-18-2012, 11:15 AM	#14
youngvedder Private First Class Drives: 2008 e93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Burlington, ON Posts: 126 iTrader: (1)	leatherique here! amazing stuff. __________________ '08 e93 / H&R Springs/MS spacers rear 15/AFE intake/RPI Scoops/AKRA Evo/Rouge Pulleys/Apex Arc-8 265/285/Evolve-R (240e)

06-18-2012, 12:52 PM	#17
IntegraXTR Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 214 iTrader: (1)	I use zaino, and that was with all my other cars I've had as well..NSX, s2000. Kept it smelling new for years. Once it finishes I think I'm going to try the auto finesse leather conditioner.

06-18-2012, 12:56 PM	#18
Teemo Panda * A BLUE PANDIAN SMURF * ♠ Drives: BMW X3, X5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey (NJ) Posts: 636 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [5.00]	Thanks! you guys are awesome!

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