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tpepmeie
06-20-2006, 04:21 PM
First post to Autopia, really love the forums here! Question is, what leather conditioner is best for the BMW Merino leather (2006 M5)? It is a soft, but dry-feeling leather from the factory, black in my case.
I have used Leatherique on my other cars, and like it. But, I am worried about changing the gloss. The seats are a very non-gloss flat black originally. I would like to maintain that appearance.
Appreciate your advice.
Todd
welcome from a fellow bmw owner.
since your car is brand new, you cant go wrong with the cleaner/conditioner the dealer sells IMO.
Flat-6
06-21-2006, 10:27 AM
I have used the Lexol line of leather products, cleaner and conditioner on my wifes e46 w/ black leather, I know its a different grade but I think it gives the look you are after. Its not glossy but it does restore that new deep black color to the leather. Another product I have used on the 46 is the griots leather conditioner, same results but with a pleasing leathery scent, compared to the IMO unscented lexol products. I dont think you can go wrong with either of these both are super easy to use, and the lexol is available about anywhere.
Four Star makes a great leather conditioner.
You might want to give CG`s Pure Leather Conditioner a try. Cleans and leaves a leather scent behind. Won`t make your seats slippery or shiny. Just does what you want it to and does it very well!
Sherman8r44
06-21-2006, 05:35 PM
You might want to give CG`s Pure Leather Conditioner a try. Cleans and leaves a leather scent behind. Won`t make your seats slippery or shiny. Just does what you want it to and does it very well!
+1
Todd, do some searching...there has been a lot of discussion on Leather Conditioners in the past.
Inzane
06-21-2006, 06:06 PM
BMW Merino leather (2006 M5)?
It is a soft, but dry-feeling leather from the factory,
What the heck is "Merino" leather? Is that anything like Chrysler`s Corinthian leather marketing of the circa 1970`s? :D
darin925
06-21-2006, 06:25 PM
You might try Zaino leather conditioner #10 and cleaner #9 it is fantastic products can not go wrong. The smell of #10 is out of this world and has great matte finish.
awahl63
06-21-2006, 06:58 PM
A 2nd vote for CG Leather Conditioner...It`s a great product along with the Leather Cleaner as well. Very low gloss and very soft touch.
s2skimon
06-21-2006, 07:52 PM
i like the subtley of Poorboys Leather cleaner/conditioner
Studdg
06-21-2006, 08:12 PM
BMW does use very good leather (especially Nappa, although it lacks durability), but their names sound kind of silly. I think the BMW "Montana" leather, which I`m pretty sure is sourced from Europe.
To answer your question, as a standard cleaner I`d use Griot`s, which cleans well, leaves a flat finish and smells great. Every 6 months, use Leatherique Conditioner and follow that with their cleaner. A slight gloss will remain, which can easily be removed by using Griot`s.
gmblack3
06-21-2006, 08:16 PM
Little OT, But the leather in our 93 740il at 150k miles, looked much better then the leather in our 99 740il. Both cars got leatherique.
imported_GMCloud27
06-21-2006, 10:10 PM
You might try Zaino leather conditioner #10 and cleaner #9 it is fantastic products can not go wrong. The smell of #10 is out of this world and has great matte finish.
+1 on that! Great choices!
stilez
06-22-2006, 05:20 AM
Clean - Zaino Z9
Condition - Zaino Z10
ericlala
06-22-2006, 09:03 AM
lexol conditionar