Will the Red leather Fade?

[imported_Azzurri]

Do you think the leather will fade over time? Or is it treated, if it does fade, I think I'll go with the basic interior

[imported_Azzurri]

Anyone?

[Dave]

my friends e46 m3 was bought used and its not faded but the owner was a bmw enthusiast who cared for it well (like conditioned every month!)

but it does crack in heat and in cold something you wouldnt notice as much in grey or blk

[moff]

Just be careful about leaving your car in direct sunlight.

Also find a good leather cream to treat / moisturise the seats, this will also stop cracking.

Do the above and it will be fine.

[SCA]

I had Tanin Red leather in my E46 330Ci. It faded even with Lexol regularly applied.

[imported_Azzurri]

Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

I had Tanin Red leather in my E46 330Ci. It faded even with Lexol regularly applied.

That's my fear; even with regular treatment it will still fade over time. And when I sell it down the road it might be harder to.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Azzurri

That's my fear; even with regular treatment it will still fade over time. And when I sell it down the road it might be harder to.

I've had several BMWs with red leather and honestly the color of the leather appears to be a disadvantage at resale.

[jonack]

Disadvantage because it is red leather, or because it faded???

135 i , SGM with Red Coral

[imported_Azzurri]

Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

I've had several BMWs with red leather and honestly the color of the leather appears to be a disadvantage at resale.

How come?

[rainman128]

Red Leather = for resale

[imported_Azzurri]

Originally Posted by rainman128

Red Leather = for resale

If true that saves me 1500$ when I decide to sell it down the road.

[0002s]

Any leather left in direct sunlight will fade over time. As long as the fade is even you will not notice it.

Treating leather with conditioner will reduce the cracking and wear patterns.

Red is a particular color to most people and will not hurt the resale price but will limit your buyers.

[Disasterpiece]

I dont think so if you take care of it properly. Ive been looking at some E46 M3's that are older and the red leather looks like new. If you thrash it and dont take car of it im sure it show the effects, just like any leather though. I wouldnt worry about it.

[imported_Azzurri]

Yea, like 0002s said, it is a particular color. Just have to find the right person.

[imported_135Driver]

:thumbup: Just go Lemon! :thumbup: