Keeping Seats Looking New

MikesBMW · 01-25-2015, 05:58 PM

Hey guys - I recently traded my 07 335i for a 2012 135i. Both have coral red interiors. My 335i seats became so shiny and worn, the red went from being matte to a shiny bright lipstick red color as the years went by. I'd like to prevent this from happening in the 135i, which has very low miles on it as of now.

How can I keep the red leather looking matte and new? Is there a certain treatment I should use every so often? Thanks

Gray_Panther · 01-26-2015, 06:01 AM

Leatherique products
Leather master products
Clean and condition 2-3 times a year depending on how often you drive.
I personally use Lexol, but once it is used up I will be switching to either of the above. My seats look and feel brand new after 18k miles.

Ultimateone · 01-26-2015, 05:14 PM

zaino z9 and z10 are great as well

pj.rodriguez · 01-26-2015, 07:47 PM

There was recently a post about a leather cleaner/restorer/protectant. Here is the link to a video of the product:

Swissvax is a great company. Also, apparently there is a product that is from the supplier of swissvax without the huge markup. I'll have to find the thread and let you know what it is.

MikesBMW · 01-26-2015, 08:09 PM

Wow, great video! Exactly what I need!

cvandenhaute · 06-14-2015, 08:32 AM

I use Lexol and Zaino z10, after 5 years my terra seats are still looking as good as they came out the factory

iconone · 06-18-2015, 02:14 PM

Got that link for the other product?

Converted1 · 06-19-2015, 06:14 AM

I also had Lexol products from my last car so I will be using them up. The cleaner isn't very strong, but the conditioner seems to do a nice job. Boston Lemon leather so it needs to cleaned often!

FLYN55 · 04-20-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

There was recently a post about a leather cleaner/restorer/protectant. Here is the link to a video of the product:

Swissvax is a great company. Also, apparently there is a product that is from the supplier of swissvax without the huge markup. I'll have to find the thread and let you know what it is.

Any details on the other product without the huge mark up in price :-)

FLYN55 · 04-20-2016, 07:08 PM

I have Boston Oyster colour leather and was wanting to keep it well maintained. Cars still under 30kms.

pj.rodriguez · 04-20-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYN55

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Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

There was recently a post about a leather cleaner/restorer/protectant. Here is the link to a video of the product:

Swissvax is a great company. Also, apparently there is a product that is from the supplier of swissvax without the huge markup. I'll have to find the thread and let you know what it is.

Any details on the other product without the huge mark up in price :-)

I'll have a look this weekend to see if I can find the thread again.

pj.rodriguez · 04-22-2016, 12:51 PM

Found it. I think this is the equivalent that is sold to Swissvax.

http://www.colourlock.net/contents/e..._Care_Set.html

Dackelone · 04-22-2016, 01:54 PM

Swissvax is the only product that truly works to remove jean stains from my red corral seats. I've tried a lot of products... but I am sold on Swissvax leather cleaner.

swagon · 04-22-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Swissvax is the only product that truly works to remove jean stains from my red corral seats. I've tried a lot of products... but I am sold on Swissvax leather cleaner.

I might buy a bottle to see what the fuss is about once I run out of my Dodo Juice Supernatural cleaner.

The seats were cleaned in November and they need to be cleaned again -not many miles put on the car since then. #oysterlife

Dackelone · 04-22-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

I might buy a bottle to see what the fuss is about once I run out of my Dodo Juice Supernatural cleaner.

The seats were cleaned in November and they need to be cleaned again -not many miles put on the car since then. #oysterlife

I was put off at first by the price of Swissvax stuff. This leather cleaner kit ran me 90 euros. But I am glad I tried their product - bc its been the only cleaner to get rid of my blue-jean color on my red coral leather seats. I would buy Swissvax again.

swagon · 04-22-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

I was put off at first by the price of Swissvax stuff. This leather cleaner kit ran me 90 euros. But I am glad I tried their product - bc its been the only cleaner to get rid of my blue-jean color on my red coral leather seats. I would buy Swissvax again.

Your must have put quite a lot of miles on your beaut - how good/bad do the seats look? If you've got some pics, post them up as I am curious.

Dackelone · 04-22-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Your must have put quite a lot of miles on your beaut - how good/bad do the seats look? If you've got some pics, post them up as I am curious.

My seats look good. I have around 123K kms on my 135i. I'd say the driver seat is holding up well. I'd rate it 8.5 out of 10. I really don't have a close up pics of the seats. Maybe these pics will do. ?

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swagon · 04-23-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

My seats look good. I have around 123K kms on my 135i. I'd say the driver seat is holding up well. I'd rate it 8.5 out of 10. I really don't have a close up pics of the seats. Maybe these pics will do. ?

Mine are like this. I almost think it's a bit excessive wear. 37,124 km. Not pictured is the bolster which is a bit damaged. :/

FLYN55 · 04-23-2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Mine are like this. I almost think it's a bit excessive wear. 37,124 km. Not pictured is the bolster which is a bit damaged. :/

They look like Oyster colour :-)

FLYN55 · 04-24-2016, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

Found it. I think this is the equivalent that is sold to Swissvax.

http://www.colourlock.net/contents/e..._Care_Set.html

Is this just as good as Swissvax ?

doublevanosrc · 04-30-2016, 11:15 PM

I used Mothers foam cleaner and a soft brush and the results were very good. The jeans stains did come out too. I followed up with their leather conditioner which smells good and doesn't leave a greasy Film.

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cvandenhaute First Lieutenant 19 Rep 370 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i, '19 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	I use Lexol and Zaino z10, after 5 years my terra seats are still looking as good as they came out the factory __________________ 128i manual, AW, Boston Terra Leather, Sport package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, HK sound
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