BMW leather care
08-15-2009 | 01:06 PM
#22
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From: Dallas, TX
My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Originally Posted by dv8ed' post='977675' date='Aug 15 2009, 04:00 PM
I have 2004 E60 Premium Package so it comes with black dakota leather.
What parts in the car is leather?
Dashboard?
Middle Console?
What parts in the car is leather?
Dashboard?
Middle Console?
Summed up, if it has some "padded" feeling to it then it's leather. Most everything else is vinyl. Especially the dash.
08-15-2009 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kaiten408' post='977676' date='Aug 15 2009, 09:06 PM
Summed up, if it has some "padded" feeling to it then it's leather. Most everything else is vinyl. Especially the dash.
My dashboard and door tops are all 100% stitched leather :-)
08-16-2009 | 01:44 PM
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From: San Francisco, CA
My Ride: 2005 545i Black Sapphire - Fully Loaded
Model Year: 545i 2005
Originally Posted by sos' post='977681' date='Aug 15 2009, 02:19 PM
Not always...
My dashboard and door tops are all 100% stitched leather :-)
My dashboard and door tops are all 100% stitched leather :-)
wow i love your interior! any more pics? is that piano black trim? what color is your leather?
08-16-2009 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Westcoast M5' post='803393' date='Feb 27 2009, 02:59 PM
Zaino (love the smell)...but thinking about trying Lexol based on a friend who raves about it.
Zaino +1
08-16-2009 | 01:58 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Tan, Premium, Steptronic
Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='802476' date='Feb 26 2009, 05:20 PM
lexol
08-16-2009 | 02:08 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530X, Silver Gray, Black Dakota, Premium Package, Cold Package, Park Distance Sensors, Steptronic
I have an 06 premium package and there is leather everywhere, dash, console, doors. I just cooked my interior today with Lexol conditioner/cleaner - lathered everything with my hands and left it in the sun with the windows up for a few hours. Then wiped it down with an absorbent towel and finished off with micrfiber towel. Amazing how much dirt the heat loosened up - and the leather is soft as it has ever been. Not real shiny which is good, but matted finish. Since this worked so well, I am now thinking of trying the Leatherique kit which is a two-step process. Hope my clothes don't get stained when I head for work tomorrow but worth the effort.
08-16-2009 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='802950' date='Feb 27 2009, 10:19 AM
leatherique is definitely the way to go.
+1. here's a great article in a very good BMW service blog that discusses. i bought the two bottles on EBay for $50 bux.
http://sandiegobmw.wordpress.com/2009/04/0...arly-and-often/
08-16-2009 | 05:58 PM
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From: Dallas, TX
My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Originally Posted by sos' post='977681' date='Aug 15 2009, 04:19 PM
Not always...
My dashboard and door tops are all 100% stitched leather :-)
My dashboard and door tops are all 100% stitched leather :-)
Nice interior!
But I have to ask, is there any "padded" feel to it, I know it can't be just a solid piece of leather going across there?
08-17-2009 | 08:52 AM
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From: Western Washington
My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='802949' date='Feb 27 2009, 07:15 AM