Keeping the bmw smell

93civEJ1 · 09-25-2014, 08:40 PM

What do you guys do to keep that nice bmw smell in place?

93civEJ1 · 09-26-2014, 03:44 PM

Btw...this was a serious question. Each BMW I have ever been in has had the leatherish smell like they come from the dealer. Is there a way to keep that?

JesseJames · 09-26-2014, 03:58 PM

Dont use it

335m · 09-26-2014, 04:52 PM

I believe a decent amount of forum members have agreed that one of the closest "aftermarket" scents to the BMW smell is Squash. Which sounds a bit odd, but if you get one that isn't overpowering then it smells very refined.

93civEJ1 · 09-26-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 335m

I believe a decent amount of forum members have agreed that one of the closest "aftermarket" scents to the BMW smell is Squash. Which sounds a bit odd, but if you get one that isn't overpowering then it smells very refined.

squash? are you talking about the vegetable? Im not familiar with this.

Denny347 · 09-28-2014, 01:28 PM

I find that the smell seems to return after a clean the leather with Leatherique Prestine Clean. The leather is the most prevalent smell inside the car.

E902009 · 09-28-2014, 02:32 PM

I clean and condition my leather seats almost once a month, and the smell is very close to the new car smell (I think). I use Lexol cleaner and conditioner, nothing special, but I like the matte finish that it leaves behind.

93civEJ1 · 09-28-2014, 09:13 PM

The lexol is what I was going to pick up soon. When i decided to fix a couple worn places I will use the mentioned leatherique dye stuff.

335m · 09-29-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 93civEJ1

squash? are you talking about the vegetable? Im not familiar with this.

In addition to a leather protector/conditioner most people use an air freshener of some sort, Squash (the vegetable) is a great scent choice to maintain OEM smell.

Here is a previous Thread, and here is an Amazon Link to the Squash Air Freshener.

vapore0n · 09-29-2014, 03:11 PM

Zaino Z9 and Z10. Keeps the seats clean and conditioned. Everyone tells me how good the inside of the car smells.

JeM9 · 09-29-2014, 03:57 PM

it's so funny because the GF hates the smell, however I LOVE it! lol. I would assume to keep the windows closed as much as possible.

AggieATO · 09-30-2014, 06:05 PM

Lexol smells nothing like 'leather', IMO. And I also don't think it works all that well although others claim otherwise.

Zaino is my go to and it has that 'new leather' smell.

E902009 · 09-30-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AggieATO

Lexol smells nothing like 'leather', IMO. And I also don't think it works all that well although others claim otherwise.

Zaino is my go to and it has that 'new leather' smell.

I've heard good things about Zaino. My Lexol is about halfway through. I'll probably try them out when the Lexol stuff is gone.

boyerstyle · 10-01-2014, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vapore0n

Zaino Z9 and Z10. Keeps the seats clean and conditioned. Everyone tells me how good the inside of the car smells.

Agreed! Zaino for days. Love that stuff. I've converted quite a few people as soon as they smell my car.

93civEJ1 · 10-01-2014, 09:39 AM

I used to use Zaino for waxing my car, but these days I just prefer to go pick up most of my items like this instead of ordering online and waiting forever on my order.

mlifxs · 10-01-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vapore0n

Zaino Z9 and Z10. Keeps the seats clean and conditioned. Everyone tells me how good the inside of the car smells.

yes yes yes

i like it so much I list it as a "mod" under "my garage".

MiniXP · 10-01-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mlifxs

yes yes yes

i like it so much I list it as a "mod" under "my garage".

How strong is the smell? I generally don't like to be able to smell anything at all in my car. Is it a very subtle smell?

The dealer I bought my car from put these stupid air fresheners all over the car and I've been trying to air that scent out since I got it

mlifxs · 10-01-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MiniXP

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Originally Posted by mlifxs

yes yes yes

i like it so much I list it as a "mod" under "my garage".

How strong is the smell? I generally don't like to be able to smell anything at all in my car. Is it a very subtle smell?

The dealer I bought my car from put these stupid air fresheners all over the car and I've been trying to air that scent out since I got it

then you won't like it. "smells like a Coach store"

93civEJ1 · 10-01-2014, 06:46 PM

i bought some 3-in-1 Lexol today for my seats...i see people mention that helps it smelling fresh too.

boyerstyle · 10-01-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MiniXP

How strong is the smell? I generally don't like to be able to smell anything at all in my car. Is it a very subtle smell?

The dealer I bought my car from put these stupid air fresheners all over the car and I've been trying to air that scent out since I got it

I HATE air fresheners too. The Zaino i dig though, but it does have a scent to it. What scent were the air fresheners??

MiniXP · 10-02-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by boyerstyle

I HATE air fresheners too. The Zaino i dig though, but it does have a scent to it. What scent were the air fresheners??

I don't even know. Just stereo typical air freshener scent lol. They were these little rectangles that were like green vented plastic wrapped around some type of scented paper.

The smell is starting to fade. I'm going to vacuum that car and clean the seats with leatherique PC this weekend and hopefully that will help some more. I've always found a good interior cleaning, regardless of the products used, helps to get rid of or at least minimize smells.

SHEEDI · 10-02-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 93civEJ1

What do you guys do to keep that nice bmw smell in place?

This

http://www.autogeek.net/clean-air-deluxe-kit.html

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Denny347 Major 365 Rep 1,080 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	I find that the smell seems to return after a clean the leather with Leatherique Prestine Clean. The leather is the most prevalent smell inside the car.
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E902009 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I clean and condition my leather seats almost once a month, and the smell is very close to the new car smell (I think). I use Lexol cleaner and conditioner, nothing special, but I like the matte finish that it leaves behind.
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93civEJ1 Private First Class 13 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 01 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East TN iTrader: (0)	The lexol is what I was going to pick up soon. When i decided to fix a couple worn places I will use the mentioned leatherique dye stuff.
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vapore0n Captain 40 Rep 670 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Zaino Z9 and Z10. Keeps the seats clean and conditioned. Everyone tells me how good the inside of the car smells.
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JeM9 Major 139 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: R.I.P. 11 328i AT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	it's so funny because the GF hates the smell, however I LOVE it! lol. I would assume to keep the windows closed as much as possible.
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AggieATO Private 0 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2007 BSM 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	Lexol smells nothing like 'leather', IMO. And I also don't think it works all that well although others claim otherwise. Zaino is my go to and it has that 'new leather' smell.
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93civEJ1 Private First Class 13 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 01 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East TN iTrader: (0)	I used to use Zaino for waxing my car, but these days I just prefer to go pick up most of my items like this instead of ordering online and waiting forever on my order.
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93civEJ1 Private First Class 13 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 01 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East TN iTrader: (0)	i bought some 3-in-1 Lexol today for my seats...i see people mention that helps it smelling fresh too.
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