leather Care

bmwfest · 01-31-2013, 11:43 PM

Hello everyone, i am new at detailing so i need recommendation for product that i should use to maintain my black leather ( M5 and X5 )

can you give me a list of everything i need to buy ( for detailing my interior ) and cleaning the carpet too ?

Thanks for your help

bmwm5lover · 02-01-2013, 01:27 PM

Hello fellow R hill M5 owner!
For leather car, I swear by leatherique products. I've been buying it for a couple of years now and OMG, unbeatable (IMO at least). There is a 2 stage (rejuvenator and cleaner) combo that works magic on drying or fading leather. I order from the guy in Niagara falls, great guy and the stuff comes fast!
http://www.leatheriquecanada.com/

As far as carpets, I've just paid a detailing shop 3-40$ to just clean them up with a wet vac, but I just bought a wet shop vac so will be using that from now on.

bmwfest · 02-01-2013, 02:36 PM

Thank you check your PM

R2D2 · 02-03-2013, 08:45 AM

for general leather cleaning, ive been using Sonax Leather Foam. it is great stuff.

If your looking for protection for your leather and carpets, look to CarPro's Fabric and Leather Coat...amazing stuff.

charleshache · 02-25-2013, 03:24 AM

Leather always demands proper maintenance, try to leather car maintenance therapy.

Ceeker · 02-25-2013, 08:56 AM

Id go with Leatherique... they specialize in leather restoration for anything.

bmwfest · 02-27-2013, 03:28 PM

i think i will go with leatherique but i will wait until summer come to apply it

Ceeker · 02-27-2013, 03:33 PM

you can restore the softness to the leather and then dye it if you like. they also carry dying products. lots of elbow grease though. :-)

v_bimmer · 02-27-2013, 07:08 PM

this is the way: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=768340

bmwfest · 02-27-2013, 07:34 PM

Omg thanks ! i was looking for the step and how to do it properly !

bmwm5lover · 02-28-2013, 10:28 AM

^^ Excellent DIY,
exactly the steps you need to take.
Make sure you also rub into the area with stitches, that way the threads don't dry out and rip.

R2D2 · 03-18-2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwm5lover

Hello fellow R hill M5 owner!
For leather car, I swear by leatherique products. I've been buying it for a couple of years now and OMG, unbeatable (IMO at least). There is a 2 stage (rejuvenator and cleaner) combo that works magic on drying or fading leather. I order from the guy in Niagara falls, great guy and the stuff comes fast!
http://www.leatheriquecanada.com/

As far as carpets, I've just paid a detailing shop 3-40$ to just clean them up with a wet vac, but I just bought a wet shop vac so will be using that from now on.

where are you sourcing your leatherique?

v_bimmer · 03-18-2013, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2D2

where are you sourcing your leatherique?

http://www.leatheriquecanada.com/

R2D2 · 03-18-2013, 05:58 PM

perfect thanks!

eljay · 04-26-2013, 10:30 AM

I know this is an older thread, but I gotta put in another plug for Leatherique!
I couldn't believe the results on a used leather interior I bought. The leather came right back to life and looks amazing!