BMW leather help--Imola Red

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I searched....I really did. Seems there's no clear consensus on what is best for BMW's Nappa leather. My M Coupe's Imola Red seats have a very "matte" finish that I don't want to screw up.



I have the Sonus leather cleaner and conditioner that I've used with great success in my Acura. But the Acura leather was black and no doubt more forgiving than this red is going to be. Also, as the cabin in the BMW is very tight there is not really a good spot to do a "test" on.



Roll on with the Sonus? Pick up some Z9/Z10? If anyone has conditioned BMW red, I'd love to hear about it. Thanks.
 
A damp MF and a mild detergent to clean (too many to mention) and a dressing/conditioner with a lot of UV protection. I recommend 303, just make sure you wipe it completely dry after applying it.
 
I take care of an M6 and recently we tried the BMW leather contitioner. By far the most natural look I have ever seen. Now if I could find out who makes it for them so I can buy it for less.
 
Thanks guys. I had heard good things about the BMW stuff as well. Of course, the car care manual supplied with the car recommends all of the BMW-labeled stuff.



I think I'm going to try to find a tiny spot to use the Sonus. If I don't like it, I'll pick up the BMW stuff and give that a go.
 
tdekany said:
I take care of an M6 and recently we tried the BMW leather contitioner. By far the most natural look I have ever seen. Now if I could find out who makes it for them so I can buy it for less.
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Agreed. I clean with Woolite/Water 6:1, then use the BMW product. Takes a bit longer than most leather conditioners, but leaves the car smelling like a new BMW and looks good, too.
 
From another post I made - I use this on my BMW and it's great. IMHO



**** Except glass / transparent plastic!!!!!



For all my interior cleaning lately- three weeks ie, six washes - I have made up the following that works great for me. I use it on all of the trim, seats (cloth or leather,) door panels, and whatever I can get my hands on.



Using two buckets. One with the solution, one with the rinse (clean water) I have found the following to work quite smashingly.



In a two gallon bucket prepare, one capful (meaning small amount between 1 and 1.5 tablespoons) of



Z9,

Z10,

Optimum Protectant Plus,

1/8 capful of APC (a few drops)

1/4 Capful ONR,

1 Gallon of water



I use the above solution to wipe down all areas and then dry with a clean MF. Dunk the applicator in clean water occasionally then ring out to assure cleanliness.



I figure that -



a: the Z9 cleans and conditions

b: Z10 provides the great smell (even diluted it is quite great)l

c: APC removes semi stubborn stains

d: ONR allows it to dry cleanly (which it does)

e: Well, water is water and it dilutes things well.



I made up a batch of this three weeks ago, and covered it in between washes with plastic wrap. By using the rinse bucket, the solution has stayed clean and I will use it again this weekend on a next round of washes. I have about 1/3 left.



Barrett
 
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