I'm not sure what you mean by "coated", but my 545i has a flat black leather interior. Yes, it is stained Black, but I wouldn't consider that a coating. I didn't note that the owner said it had a gloass coating on the leather.

Leatherique'd my interior with two treatments, and it is flat black as OEM; only much softer. You do have to follow the instructions, but there isn't a better product on the market for bringing the leather back to its original pliability. However, you'll need at least 48 - 72 hours for it to be fully effective.

There are are quicker appplication products but nothing works better. Lexol made zero difference when I had tried it as have a few others including Mercedes leather interior treatments.

 

Lexol cleaner and conditioner on every car since my sl500. You cannot go wrong.

 

I've been using Lexol cleaner and conditioner, but recently tried SmartLeather -- it's good stuff and leaves a nice smell!

 

were in ma are u?

 

if u wanna have matte finish then use leatherique every 6 months or so, for dash and plastic use einszett cockpit premium. you will get professional results

 

I knew I should have just bought the Lexol, but the salesman at the shop highly recommended the Meguiers Gold Class 'Rich Leather' Cleaner/Conditioner. Not sure if it it water-based, bottle says it contains 'no lanolin'?

There is something to be said for those companies that have been around for ages with hardly any advertising and plane-Jane packaging. Because their stuff simply works, wish i would have read this the other day....should have went with my gut.