Tips to clean this beautiful leather.

[Ncorso]

Just wanna keep the original look and feel.
Any pointers for interior cleaning products and techniques...

[F85_RN]

I have exactly same setup... I'm using Griots leather care products... I also checked out chemical guy leather serum... but decided to go with Griots cuz the store is near by me

[pachieh]

Griots here too. I'll use Interior Cleaner first on areas that have a little more dirt before using their leather cleaner. You can use the leather cleaner only, but you end up using a little more product.

[AwesomeM3]

This:

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1215505

[Skyracer]

Avoid most of the well known "leather care" products, as they will accelerate degradation of the leather top coat over time. Just because they are popular doesn't mean they are the right choice.

Some reading:

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1491390

[Apple Corps]

After reading through this thread and the associated links I would chime in very close to Skyracer's comments.

If you have a relatively new car with the leather in good shape - go with a damp cotton towel and keep it clean. My belief is that the vast majority of leather products are snake oil and cause more problems down the road.

It is a different story if your leather is already damaged, grossly soiled, dried out, baked in the sun, etc. Otherwise, keep it clean and you will be rewarded.

[Ncorso]

Originally Posted by Apple Corps

After reading through this thread and the associated links I would chime in very close to Skyracer's comments.

If you have a relatively new car with the leather in good shape - go with a damp cotton towel and keep it clean. My belief is that the vast majority of leather products are snake oil and cause more problems down the road.

It is a different story if your leather is already damaged, grossly soiled, dried out, baked in the sun, etc. Otherwise, keep it clean and you will be rewarded.

Appreciate the feedback.

[musa]

Originally Posted by Apple Corps

After reading through this thread and the associated links I would chime in very close to Skyracer's comments.

If you have a relatively new car with the leather in good shape - go with a damp cotton towel and keep it clean. My belief is that the vast majority of leather products are snake oil and cause more problems down the road.

It is a different story if your leather is already damaged, grossly soiled, dried out, baked in the sun, etc. Otherwise, keep it clean and you will be rewarded.

I mostly do that but occasionally apply BMW leather care after cleaning. It has UV protection. The dash especially needs that.

[Apple Corps]

musa - on the rare occasion that I "treat" the leather I use the BMW Leather Lotion w/ UV protection - but very sparingly.

We live in the quite hot and low humidity Central Valley of California. Our cars live in an air conditioned garage and never get baked in our blistering sun and heat. That is probably the reason we don't have leather issues and I can get by with a damp cloth so easily.

The full leather dash on our X5 M has me thinking (don't laugh) about a dash cover for when we are out on longer trips in the hot months.

[andrewcflint]

Originally Posted by Apple Corps

After reading through this thread and the associated links I would chime in very close to Skyracer's comments.

If you have a relatively new car with the leather in good shape - go with a damp cotton towel and keep it clean. My belief is that the vast majority of leather products are snake oil and cause more problems down the road.

It is a different story if your leather is already damaged, grossly soiled, dried out, baked in the sun, etc. Otherwise, keep it clean and you will be rewarded.

Agreed. I just use a damp towel as well and keep them clean often.

[Kief]

Nextzett Cockpit Premium. Gives a nice matte finish, unlike other greasy/shiny products:
https://1z-usa.com/products/cockpit-...m-16-9-oz-html

[P1]

I've tried a lot, and frankly, a clean and damp microfiber does wonder cleaning your leather. If I must use a chemical, then I go with Swissvax.

[foldpages]

Originally Posted by P1et

I've tried a lot, and frankly, a clean and damp microfiber does wonder cleaning your leather. If I must use a chemical, then I go with Swissvax.

100% agree with this. Damp, warm microfiber goes a long way. And the Swissvax leather set is excellent as well.

[BigHunk]

Swissvax is the way to go.
There is even video in the link how to apply

https://www.autoobsessed.com/collect...-kit-se1042690

[BradBinNY]

I have used this on older BMW leather with excellent results. Have not tried it yet on the F85.

Brad

[elisiX]

Originally Posted by P1et

I've tried a lot, and frankly, a clean and damp microfiber does wonder cleaning your leather. If I must use a chemical, then I go with Swissvax.

Chemical free baby wipes seem to do the trick.

Does zero damage to the leather (it’s safe for your child’s skin after all).

[MLoch]

I use chemical guys leather cleaner/conditioner ( blue bottle spray)

Routine is usually

1. Damp microfiber wipe down all leather surfaces.
2. Spray cleaner/conditioner on microfiber cloth and wipe all surfaces ( work the product in)
3. Clean/dry microfiber cloth, buff all surfaces.

Comes looking great on the black leather and with a matte finish. If you skip step 3 it keeps a slight sheen to it.

Been using the same on all my cars and when I took the 335 in for a trade in last week the local dealer was suprised how good the condition was for a 7 year old 150k mile bmw. The car spent all its life outdoors