Something like a "clearcoat" on the leather?

absix · 03-03-2009, 06:41 AM

I just left the car at the auto cosmetic center for a inside/outside wash + leather cleaning (damn jeans!). The guy told me he did the same interior (coral red) a week ago on a 335i coupe (i have E93) with something like a clearcoat. His word was "spray". Told me it protects the leather so much that when it gets dirty, the dirt stays on the coat, not the leather. He quoted me like $600 for the entire interior, everything that has coral red on it included.

Is there such a thing?!

If yes, is it really worth it?

Thanks!

Joonsup · 03-03-2009, 04:08 PM

scotchguard? i dunno

lizak187 · 03-03-2009, 04:49 PM

600 interior detail is robbery..... 30 bucks for microfiber...30 bucks for a quallity cleaner/ conditioner.....an hr of your time ....= wow u just saved a lot of money

blakjack23 · 03-03-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by joonsup

scotchguard? i dunno

+1 Probably Scotchguard. Which will help keep it clean and stain resistant, but its not worth $600.

absix · 03-04-2009, 02:48 AM

Thank you

Innovative Detailing · 03-04-2009, 03:32 AM

Sounds like smoke and mirrors!

Dave @ Innovative Detailing

picus · 03-04-2009, 10:37 AM

He's out of his mind.

Almost all automotive leather has a plastic coating on it already; including yours. That's just how it's made. The best way to maintain it is the way they tell you in the manual - clean it often with warm water and a soft cloth. Condition it (if you like the smell) once or twice a year. The key is keeping it clean. As dirt embeds itself in the pores of the plastic it starts to crack.

As far as I know there is no "teflon for leather".

1N54E92 · 03-07-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lizak187

600 interior detail is robbery..... 30 bucks for microfiber...30 bucks for a quallity cleaner/ conditioner.....an hr of your time ....= wow u just saved a lot of money

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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)	He's out of his mind. Almost all automotive leather has a plastic coating on it already; including yours. That's just how it's made. The best way to maintain it is the way they tell you in the manual - clean it often with warm water and a soft cloth. Condition it (if you like the smell) once or twice a year. The key is keeping it clean. As dirt embeds itself in the pores of the plastic it starts to crack. As far as I know there is no "teflon for leather".
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