Zaino 9 Question

Libartsguy · 09-20-2006, 03:45 PM

Recently tried out Zaino 9 Leather Soft Leather Cleaner on the upholstery of a "second hand" chair I acquired. Sprayed it on, scrubbed the leather (which needed a cleaning) with a brush, then wiped it of with an old cotton T shirt. To my alarm, some of the dye was transferred to the T shirt, but not enough to discolor the leather. I'm now reluctant to try it on my 325xi's Terra leather.

Has anyone had problems using Zaino 9? Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks

picus · 09-20-2006, 03:53 PM

It's hard to say what's up since every chair will have different leather. It is possible you have uncoated leather on the chair. Luckily BMW's leather is coated, so you're good to go - Z9 won't hurt it.

shimshimhada · 09-20-2006, 03:57 PM

Just be gentle. On some leathers, dye transference is normal.

mds82 · 09-20-2006, 05:33 PM

as long as you dont put too much on, then your all set. I love this stuff and it gives the car quite a nice leather smell. I'm on my second bottle because i love this stuff.!!!

BK · 09-21-2006, 09:04 AM

I don't know about Terra, but it works well on my beige leather interior. I have not noticed any transfer of dye. Like mds82, I really like the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner. My interior smells like a leather shoe factory afterwards.

nmulax · 09-21-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

I don't know about Terra, but it works well on my beige leather interior. I have not noticed any transfer of dye. Like mds82, I really like the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner. My interior smells like a leather shoe factory afterwards.

Yeah, I've been using Z9 without issue on my Black leather interior.
The smell is intoxicating.

bulent335 · 10-25-2006, 10:28 PM

what do you use to apply the Z9 on seats? what type of brush and where can I get them? thanks

meruyailir · 10-26-2006, 12:10 PM

I use Z9 and Z10 a lot and no problem at all. I think I occasionally put on too much Z9 but as long as you wipe it off dry, it's fine. They're so addictive.

pander5 · 10-26-2006, 08:15 PM

I've used Z9 on several BMW's with a MF towel and have never had any dye transfer or problems. I think what picus said is certainly true - BMW leather is coated or "sealed" if you will and cleans beautifully with Z9 and then loves Z10 after. Your chair may have been the unsealed type of leather.

Neon21db · 11-09-2006, 07:19 PM

The directions on the Zaino leather spray cleaner says to use a brush to clean the leather.

Can I use a wax applicator instead of the brush? I have a few of those Zaino applicator pads.

pander5 · 11-09-2006, 08:07 PM

I've had very good results with a MF towel. The cotton terry type Zaino app's aren't that much different so I would guess yes, go for it.

BK · 11-09-2006, 09:16 PM

Yes, you can use one of those applicators. I use a towel, too, but if I had a bunch of those wax applicators, it would work the same.

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Libartsguy Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 1997 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Zaino 9 Question Recently tried out Zaino 9 Leather Soft Leather Cleaner on the upholstery of a "second hand" chair I acquired. Sprayed it on, scrubbed the leather (which needed a cleaning) with a brush, then wiped it of with an old cotton T shirt. To my alarm, some of the dye was transferred to the T shirt, but not enough to discolor the leather. I'm now reluctant to try it on my 325xi's Terra leather. Has anyone had problems using Zaino 9? Am I doing something wrong? Thanks
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picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	It's hard to say what's up since every chair will have different leather. It is possible you have uncoated leather on the chair. Luckily BMW's leather is coated, so you're good to go - Z9 won't hurt it.
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 502 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Just be gentle. On some leathers, dye transference is normal.
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mds82 Major General 381 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	as long as you dont put too much on, then your all set. I love this stuff and it gives the car quite a nice leather smell. I'm on my second bottle because i love this stuff.!!!
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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I don't know about Terra, but it works well on my beige leather interior. I have not noticed any transfer of dye. Like mds82, I really like the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner. My interior smells like a leather shoe factory afterwards. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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bulent335 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335i delivered Nov 4th Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	what do you use to apply the Z9 on seats? what type of brush and where can I get them? thanks
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meruyailir Lieutenant 42 Rep 470 Posts Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	I use Z9 and Z10 a lot and no problem at all. I think I occasionally put on too much Z9 but as long as you wipe it off dry, it's fine. They're so addictive.
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 32 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I've used Z9 on several BMW's with a MF towel and have never had any dye transfer or problems. I think what picus said is certainly true - BMW leather is coated or "sealed" if you will and cleans beautifully with Z9 and then loves Z10 after. Your chair may have been the unsealed type of leather. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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Neon21db First Lieutenant 42 Rep 389 Posts Drives: Audi Q8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	The directions on the Zaino leather spray cleaner says to use a brush to clean the leather. Can I use a wax applicator instead of the brush? I have a few of those Zaino applicator pads.
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 32 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I've had very good results with a MF towel. The cotton terry type Zaino app's aren't that much different so I would guess yes, go for it. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Yes, you can use one of those applicators. I use a towel, too, but if I had a bunch of those wax applicators, it would work the same. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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