Is the BMW leather care kit the one to choose?

drvai · 02-03-2008, 11:12 AM

Hi to everyone. I hope you all are having a great weekend. After reading the form for a while, seems that there is no "gold standard" for the leather products. A lot of people complain about the 3rd party products.

So.. I was wondering if the BMW leather care kit was the way to go. Has anyone used it? That must be a product from another company with a BMW sticker....

JOYRIIDE1113 · 02-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Use it. Works well, dries non-greasy and soft. Smells good too.

Its an all in one type cleaner and conditioner. It won't clean really dirty leather all that good, but if you start now and use it often I believe thats all you'll need.

JOY

ybbiz34 · 02-03-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

Use it. Works well, dries non-greasy and soft. Smells good too.

Its an all in one type cleaner and conditioner. It won't clean really dirty leather all that good, but if you start now and use it often I believe thats all you'll need.

JOY

Hey, in your sig at the bottom, I would say "offering the HIGHEST quality detailing, or high quality." Don't sell yourself short with just "quality." The work is too good.

JOYRIIDE1113 · 02-03-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Hey, in your sig at the bottom, I would say "offering the HIGHEST quality detailing, or high quality." Don't sell yourself short with just "quality." The work is too good.

Thanks. I try and let my work speak for itself. Although sometimes I need a little push with the clientelle.

Back on topic.

ZuerstBMW · 02-03-2008, 03:34 PM

I use the Zaino leather cleaner and it works great.

Nate · 02-03-2008, 03:34 PM

Ive use Lexol. I dont have any complaints.

LOLrance · 02-04-2008, 05:07 AM

I didnt believe all the hype over Zainos Z10 so i went to pick up a bottle myself last weekend. After trying it out, i wont go back to any other leather care. It was not greasy at all and the leather felt like the first day i picked up the car. Only complaint i have is the smell. Some people love and swear by the smell but personally, i dont really like it. Smells like a blend of chlorine and new car smell.

F32Fleet · 02-04-2008, 09:41 AM

I've used Lexol Cleaner & Lexol Conditioner as well as BMW Leather (currently). BMW leather cleaner is fine for maintaining seats, but I would think there are better products out there for seats which have been neglected.

Roowah · 02-04-2008, 07:46 PM

The BMW product works well. I used that before moving to the Z9/Z10 combo. I do prefer the Z9/Z10 products, as I think they soften the leather a bit more and have a nicer scent. In any case, you can't go wrong with either.

wrickem · 02-04-2008, 08:20 PM

Out of all of the leather products that I've used, I liked the BMW one the least. Zanio > Meguiars > Lexol > BMW

gdnyc · 02-07-2008, 11:47 AM

I agree with the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner. It's not greasy and the leather comes out squeaky clean. Not sure how much BMW charges for their leather care package but I would think Zaino would be cheaper.

pikkashoe · 02-07-2008, 11:56 AM

Has anyone used the Chemical Guys conditioner, supposedly its great too. Going to pick up a bottle of that once my Z10 runs out.

sinnet112 · 02-07-2008, 12:23 PM

Ask FMINUS about the CG Conditioner, I think he may have used it before.

drvai · 05-24-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Roowah

The BMW product works well. I used that before moving to the Z9/Z10 combo. I do prefer the Z9/Z10 products, as I think they soften the leather a bit more and have a nicer scent. In any case, you can't go wrong with either.

Which one will keep the "new car" smell?

TRICKE90 · 05-25-2008, 10:46 PM

Z9/Z10 doesn't leave a new car smell, but it sure smells good.

bigbadbns · 05-31-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by drvai

Which one will keep the "new car" smell?

the BMW leather cleaner and conditioner will.

rce90 · 06-01-2008, 02:59 AM

Yep

T330 · 06-01-2008, 03:18 AM

What about Leatherique? I ordered the pristine clean and rejuvenator oil and am about to try it out.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Leather...ine-Clean-P64/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Leather...nator-Oil-P65/

I've tried the BMW leather Care, and It was pretty good. It has an amazing scent.

ScheerSpeed · 06-01-2008, 04:00 AM

CG leather conditioner is GREASY

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LOLrance The Law. 314 Rep 14,282 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	I didnt believe all the hype over Zainos Z10 so i went to pick up a bottle myself last weekend. After trying it out, i wont go back to any other leather care. It was not greasy at all and the leather felt like the first day i picked up the car. Only complaint i have is the smell. Some people love and swear by the smell but personally, i dont really like it. Smells like a blend of chlorine and new car smell. __________________
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3986 Rep 10,664 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	I've used Lexol Cleaner & Lexol Conditioner as well as BMW Leather (currently). BMW leather cleaner is fine for maintaining seats, but I would think there are better products out there for seats which have been neglected.
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Roowah Captain 29 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	The BMW product works well. I used that before moving to the Z9/Z10 combo. I do prefer the Z9/Z10 products, as I think they soften the leather a bit more and have a nicer scent. In any case, you can't go wrong with either. __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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gdnyc Lieutenant 25 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I agree with the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner. It's not greasy and the leather comes out squeaky clean. Not sure how much BMW charges for their leather care package but I would think Zaino would be cheaper. __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Has anyone used the Chemical Guys conditioner, supposedly its great too. Going to pick up a bottle of that once my Z10 runs out. __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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sinnet112 Major 31 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	Ask FMINUS about the CG Conditioner, I think he may have used it before. __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP
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T330 T 25 Rep 282 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MO iTrader: (1)	What about Leatherique? I ordered the pristine clean and rejuvenator oil and am about to try it out. http://www.detailedimage.com/Leather...ine-Clean-P64/ http://www.detailedimage.com/Leather...nator-Oil-P65/ I've tried the BMW leather Care, and It was pretty good. It has an amazing scent.
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ScheerSpeed Major General 447 Rep 5,766 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	CG leather conditioner is GREASY
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