My 1st time - leather interiors where to and how to start?

[528i_tourer]

Hi, so my car has almost 11 years and i think its time for a detail...well i dont know where to start...so i hope you can help.



These are photos from my interiors on leather, what can i do and what shall i do to give them a new life if its possible!





http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/236/dsc05341200lz6.jpg



http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5846/dsc06151200po3.jpg



http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3889/dsc06171200ra5.jpg



http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2774/dsc06181200ol3.jpg



http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1318/dsc06141200mm3.jpg





http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1293/dsc06131200ix9.jpg



http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2692/dsc06111200um6.jpg

[528i_tourer]

So, what do you think about these leather interiors with almost 11 years...

[amascio]

I think for an 11 year old interior your leather has held up well. I have 7 yr old 330ci that I have been using Griots garage products on. The leather presents itself very well. However I am new to this super detailing site and hope to learn more.



If you`d like, you can try griots garage leather care products - he has two. One is his normal leather care and the other is leather care for neglected interiors.



I have always used GG leather care, but the last order I did with him I had him throw in some Leather care for neglected interiors.



I used it about a month ago - it is pretty nice stuff. I used it on the drivers seat; it hasn`t been neglected but it has had the most wear so I gave the neglected leather care a shot. I let it soak in overnite and lightly buffed it the next morning and the seat really looked good.



There are some really fantastic detailers on this site; I am sure they use a better product than griots makes. I have just started hanging out here so I hope to find out if there is a better product.



Very nice 5er BTW. Cheers!

[WhiteStripes]

The Leatherique System is expensive, but it`s arguably the most complete and efficient system out there. I don`t know how much would be needed for you entire interior though.



Leatherique 16oz kit (http://www.autogeek.net/le16ozkit.html)

[Mark77]

I think it looks good for being 11 years old. I would clean it with some APC 10:1 and then use some conditioner on it..

[steelwind101]

Hi!



The creases should look "less" when you give them leather a clean up. I use Wolfgangs Leather cleaner, it foams up and really seems to get in the gaps and pull up the dirt. I use there protector/conditioner too.



That leather looks good for its age and will really look good when its cleaned up!



Geoff

[Quality Leather]

A good cleaning is the first thing that it needs. Read some of my posts for ideas. Thhe second thing is the coating is damaged, which is not surprising after this length of time. If you want to put the money into it, then it would need to be refinished.