Another Leatherette Question

mitch88 · 04-13-2007, 06:39 PM

If you ordered leatherette is the steering wheel leather or leatherette. Also, for cleaning the leatherette since its just vinyl can you use the Maguires interior detailer or any cleaner/protectant made for vinyl.

Thank you

Ryan323i · 04-13-2007, 10:23 PM

I believe the steering wheel will be leather regardless of your interior choice, but don't quote me on that, I don't even have an E90 yet

And to clean leatherette, I think most people just use a damp microfiber and wipe them down. You could also add a very small drop of dawn dish soap to a bucket of water and use that to clean your seats if they are really dirty.

ga-bmwdrvr · 04-13-2007, 10:44 PM

Megs interior Quick Detailer is excellent but only has mild cleaning properties. If you never let it get filthy, it should be enough. It's all I've used for cleaning in over a year on my E90 and it stills looks great.

mitch88 · 04-13-2007, 11:39 PM

so can I use the Maguires interior detailing spray on the seats to protect them. Im not so much worried about cleaning as I am trying to protect the material for prolonged "new" look. Can someone confirm whether the steering wheel is leather or not?
thanks

cntlaw · 04-13-2007, 11:41 PM

I will avoid using solely leather conditioner. The steering wheel will be too slippy when hold and turn. If you really want to clean and protect the steering wheel leathers, the Mothers Relfections Leather care is a one-step cleaning and conditioning, and it is very 'neutral'. Do remember to completely buff off the product with MF towel. For general cleaning purpose such as removing finger prints, grease, so long the product is oil-free, wax-free, ammonia-free; it should be fine. I would think Anti-static spray for electronics and audio equipment should be the best for cleaning non leather upholstery of the interior.
I love Showtime, Quick Detailers...but for leathers, I will only use products designed for leather cleaning and condiitoning. (animal leather is like human skin, not sure I love Shwotime for my own skin..., if you know what I mean..

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ga-bmwdrvr · 04-14-2007, 03:58 PM

cnlaw, looks like you are a Mothers fan! I have a lot of their products and find them to be top notch. Very under rated IMO.
The Meguairs Quick Interior Detailer we are speaking of is specifically designed for interiors. It is truely a great product. Smells real nice too.

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mitch88 Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	Another Leatherette Question If you ordered leatherette is the steering wheel leather or leatherette. Also, for cleaning the leatherette since its just vinyl can you use the Maguires interior detailer or any cleaner/protectant made for vinyl. Thank you
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Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I believe the steering wheel will be leather regardless of your interior choice, but don't quote me on that, I don't even have an E90 yet And to clean leatherette, I think most people just use a damp microfiber and wipe them down. You could also add a very small drop of dawn dish soap to a bucket of water and use that to clean your seats if they are really dirty. __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Megs interior Quick Detailer is excellent but only has mild cleaning properties. If you never let it get filthy, it should be enough. It's all I've used for cleaning in over a year on my E90 and it stills looks great.
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mitch88 Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	so can I use the Maguires interior detailing spray on the seats to protect them. Im not so much worried about cleaning as I am trying to protect the material for prolonged "new" look. Can someone confirm whether the steering wheel is leather or not? thanks
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cntlaw Major General 246 Rep 6,874 Posts Drives: 330i E90 C55 AMG Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2002 Z3 2.2 USA Spo ... [0.00] 2002 Toyota MR-S Co ... [0.00]	I will avoid using solely leather conditioner. The steering wheel will be too slippy when hold and turn. If you really want to clean and protect the steering wheel leathers, the Mothers Relfections Leather care is a one-step cleaning and conditioning, and it is very 'neutral'. Do remember to completely buff off the product with MF towel. For general cleaning purpose such as removing finger prints, grease, so long the product is oil-free, wax-free, ammonia-free; it should be fine. I would think Anti-static spray for electronics and audio equipment should be the best for cleaning non leather upholstery of the interior. I love Showtime, Quick Detailers...but for leathers, I will only use products designed for leather cleaning and condiitoning. (animal leather is like human skin, not sure I love Shwotime for my own skin..., if you know what I mean.. ) t __________________ BMW 2006 330i E90 Jet Black/Black Leathers/Aluminium, Steptronic Active Steering; MTech Aero Kit Carbon Fibre Splitters/Diffuser. Bilstein PSS9 Coilover, Rays VOLK Racing RE30 Formula Limited Edition 18" Pirelli Rosso; Project Mu 355mm Forged 4pot Caliper. HID:Osram D1S 6000K, PIAA 6500K White Ring, Philips Diamond Vision HB4 5000K, PIAA H490/H491 Super Bright 6500K LED Interior Lights. Chrome S.Wheel Cover, Rear Windows Sunshades. Last edited by cntlaw; 04-14-2007 at 12:37 AM..
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	cnlaw, looks like you are a Mothers fan! I have a lot of their products and find them to be top notch. Very under rated IMO. The Meguairs Quick Interior Detailer we are speaking of is specifically designed for interiors. It is truely a great product. Smells real nice too.
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