Question about BMW leather care kit

camaross305 · 02-20-2009, 06:51 PM

well i know this is basically a leather conditioner. I heard its pretty good. My car has 3k miles on it right now and i cleaned my leather just like i do every time i wash my car. My ? is, is the BMW stuff any good? Should i apply it now or wait a little longer? How often should i apply it?

FStop7 · 02-20-2009, 08:46 PM

It's okay. It's not leatherique but it's not bad, either. I use it once every couple of weeks.

signes · 02-20-2009, 10:59 PM

Depending on how much you drive and your climate, once a month or quarter is a good cycle. It is pretty mild and a good general purpose maintenance product. Leatherique and the like are much better at thorough cleaning, conditioning and restoration.

SpecC · 02-21-2009, 06:57 AM

if you haven't bought it yet, check this out

http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...ROD&ProdID=207

most of the top pros use this and it really is worth the money

Adonislike · 02-22-2009, 02:17 PM

Good info. Ive been looking at some Swissvax stuff myself. Although it seems there are some good options for the leather treatment that wont cost as much as them, this Leather Master stuff is supposed to be top-notch

ismelllikepoop · 02-25-2009, 08:06 PM

i actually like the look of the untreated side of the picture on detailers domain. anyways the bmw kit seems ok, dont really know how you are supposed to compare the differences unless the leather is old and worn out, but when it's new i have no idea how ppl are making comparisons. the bmw kit smells bad to me when i apply it but that goes away quickly.

alpineweissM3 · 02-26-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ismelllikepoop

i actually like the look of the untreated side of the picture on detailers domain. anyways the bmw kit seems ok, dont really know how you are supposed to compare the differences unless the leather is old and worn out, but when it's new i have no idea how ppl are making comparisons. the bmw kit smells bad to me when i apply it but that goes away quickly.

does it smell like poop?

MMMorish · 02-26-2009, 08:52 AM

I wouldn't say it smells like poop, but it does have a distinct "raw" leather smell to it. It's not as bad as others say it is.

ScheerSpeed · 02-26-2009, 11:36 AM

get the leathermasters. if you want, shoot me a PM, and i'll let you try some of mine out. i also like the Zaino Z10 for condtioner and CG's Leather cleaner is top notch.

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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	It's okay. It's not leatherique but it's not bad, either. I use it once every couple of weeks. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	Depending on how much you drive and your climate, once a month or quarter is a good cycle. It is pretty mild and a good general purpose maintenance product. Leatherique and the like are much better at thorough cleaning, conditioning and restoration.
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02-22-2009, 02:17 PM	#5
Adonislike Captain 26 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Toyota Insight/Honda Prius Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Good info. Ive been looking at some Swissvax stuff myself. Although it seems there are some good options for the leather treatment that wont cost as much as them, this Leather Master stuff is supposed to be top-notch
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ismelllikepoop First Lieutenant 26 Rep 365 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: pooptown iTrader: (1)	i actually like the look of the untreated side of the picture on detailers domain. anyways the bmw kit seems ok, dont really know how you are supposed to compare the differences unless the leather is old and worn out, but when it's new i have no idea how ppl are making comparisons. the bmw kit smells bad to me when i apply it but that goes away quickly.
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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	get the leathermasters. if you want, shoot me a PM, and i'll let you try some of mine out. i also like the Zaino Z10 for condtioner and CG's Leather cleaner is top notch.
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