Leatherette

NovaBimmer · 08-11-2006, 10:15 AM

I semi-regret not ordering leather seats! What are we supposed to clean these seats with?

300B · 08-11-2006, 10:45 AM

Damp microfiber is pretty good.

For a protectant I use E1 nanoprotectant.

KL2DC · 08-11-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 300B

Damp microfiber is pretty good.

For a protectant I use E1 nanoprotectant.

+1

I also recommend either Lexol's Vinylex or 303 aerospace protectant for lasting protection. But pretty much the leathrette can take a good beating, the very reason why I stayed with them. GL

sbw · 08-11-2006, 11:52 AM

Leatherette — looks and feels like leather but lasts better!

What more could you want?

Tell passengers it's leather, they'll never know the difference!

kobechrome · 08-11-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NovaBimmer

I semi-regret not ordering leather seats! What are we supposed to clean these seats with?

Nah. I had leather in my e46 and don't miss it in my e90 at all. I did use the saved $1500 to buy an LCD flat panel TV. Now THAT was worth it

I use Meguiar's Interior quick detail for my leatherette.

Gitta · 08-11-2006, 12:35 PM

I've heard Vinylex (by Lexol) offers good UV protection. I use their leather cleaner and conditioner. I tried Meguiar's leather stuff but I didn't like it, and I'm a huge fan of most of their products.

pokerface · 08-12-2006, 12:55 AM

not really liking the leatherette..

it doesn't breathe like real leather. or maybe it's due to the lack of perforation.

This will sound disgusting, but my back usually is pretty damp after i get off the car after driving. No ventilation back there! And no, I do not have sweating problems!

macboi · 08-12-2006, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

not really liking the leatherette..

it doesn't breathe like real leather. or maybe it's due to the lack of perforation.

This will sound disgusting, but my back usually is pretty damp after i get off the car after driving. No ventilation back there! And no, I do not have sweating problems!

same here! =)

ages944 · 08-12-2006, 01:21 AM

yeah, get's pretty moist.

sbw · 08-12-2006, 09:14 AM

Sounds like you guys have sweating problems.

ages944 · 08-13-2006, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sbw

Sounds like you guys have sweating problems.

nope, the pleather just doesn't breathe for crap.

chicagolab · 08-14-2006, 12:35 AM

I prefer a damp back on a couple occasions when it is hot out, opposed to having $1500 less at my disposal. Ive used a damp cloth and on another oocasion Armor all, both worked fine and I found the leatherette easier to clean than leather (last car had leather)

jojogargoles · 08-14-2006, 12:37 AM

i use armor all it works!

ages944 · 08-15-2006, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagolab

I prefer a damp back on a couple occasions when it is hot out, opposed to having $1500 less at my disposal. Ive used a damp cloth and on another oocasion Armor all, both worked fine and I found the leatherette easier to clean than leather (last car had leather)

here here. Never understood the fascination with leather either. As said, it costs more, and requires a lot more work to maintain. If cloth seats were an option in the states, I would have gotten that in a heartbeat.

Luongo · 08-15-2006, 01:46 AM

http://www.lanescarproducts.com/powerclean.html

Use vinyl cleaner?

08-11-2006, 10:15 AM	#1
NovaBimmer Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 273 Posts Drives: Jet Black e90 325i 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ / Villanova iTrader: (0)	Leatherette I semi-regret not ordering leather seats! What are we supposed to clean these seats with? __________________ e36 325i jet black 5MT \| e90 325i jet black 6MT
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08-11-2006, 10:45 AM	#2
300B Private 2 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: DC Metro Area iTrader: (0)	Damp microfiber is pretty good. For a protectant I use E1 nanoprotectant.
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08-11-2006, 11:52 AM	#4
sbw Ultimate Driver 37 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Leatherette — looks and feels like leather but lasts better! What more could you want? Tell passengers it's leather, they'll never know the difference!
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08-11-2006, 12:35 PM	#6
Gitta Kelly's 330i 14 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: E PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i (current ... [0.00] 2006 330i (new) [0.00] 2006 330i (interior) [0.00]	I've heard Vinylex (by Lexol) offers good UV protection. I use their leather cleaner and conditioner. I tried Meguiar's leather stuff but I didn't like it, and I'm a huge fan of most of their products. __________________ '06 330ix \| 6MT \| TS-BDL-BW \| ZSP \| ZPP \| heated seats \|... mods \| cf splitters painted TiAg \| spoiler \| blacklines \| short shift knob \| cf trim \| *** winter setup: 17" ASA JH3 & Dunlop WinterSport M3 DSST * . '01 325xi \| auto \| TS-GDL-BW \| ZPP \| heated seats \|........... mods** \| spoiler \| mudguards \| blackout grills \| clear lights \| halo projector headlights \|
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08-12-2006, 12:55 AM	#7
pokerface Colonel 441 Rep 2,531 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	not really liking the leatherette.. it doesn't breathe like real leather. or maybe it's due to the lack of perforation. This will sound disgusting, but my back usually is pretty damp after i get off the car after driving. No ventilation back there! And no, I do not have sweating problems!
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08-12-2006, 01:21 AM	#9
ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	yeah, get's pretty moist. __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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sbw Ultimate Driver 37 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you guys have sweating problems.
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08-14-2006, 12:35 AM	#12
chicagolab Lieutenant 32 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2006 TiAg Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	I prefer a damp back on a couple occasions when it is hot out, opposed to having $1500 less at my disposal. Ive used a damp cloth and on another oocasion Armor all, both worked fine and I found the leatherette easier to clean than leather (last car had leather) __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Black/Aluminum \| Step \| Idrive \| Sunshades \| PDC \| Heated Seats \| M3 Lip \| Roof Spoiler \| Front Splitters \| Lux 5.0 \| Blacklines Link to my European Delivery write up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143486
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jojogargoles Lieutenant 9 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: sherman oaks, CA iTrader: (2)	i use armor all it works! __________________ SpeedTool
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08-15-2006, 01:46 AM	#15
Luongo Lieutenant 138 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera T Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois iTrader: (2)	http://www.lanescarproducts.com/powerclean.html Use vinyl cleaner?
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