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s10g0d
05-02-2013, 02:28 PM
Hey all,

Hoping someone can recommend a way to clean the leather on my drivers seat. It's not stained in any one spot, but it looks a little bit dirty. I've tried Lexol and and a few other products with no luck. Here is a pic of the passenger vs driver side:

http://tbbtech.com/seatcolor.jpg

Thanks!
Dr_Pain
05-02-2013, 02:36 PM
I would use APC with a horse hair brush. Make sure to dilute it to the recommendation for leather. Be CAREFUL not to leave it on for too long because I was told it will bleach the leather.

Before and after in a 2008 BMW 328i
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_arm_rest_before.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_arm_rest_after.JPG

50/50 on the seat of the same car

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BMW_seat_50-50.JPG
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
05-02-2013, 02:44 PM
Give APC a shot as mentioned by Dr Pain.
RhetoricMixes
05-02-2013, 02:54 PM
Ive always had good luck with Meguiars D181 Leather Cleaner

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu260/RhetoricMixes/Detail%20Jobs/Susie%20Allen%20-%202003%20Cadillac%20EXT/null_zpse28a3544.jpg
s10g0d
05-02-2013, 03:11 PM
Thanks for the info. I'm new to this, so I assume you mean "All Purpose Cleaner". Is there a certain brand I should try?
Scott@IncrediblyDetailed
05-02-2013, 03:14 PM
Gliptone. Get both the cleaner and conditioner. Will leave a matte finish.
s10g0d
05-02-2013, 03:38 PM
Gliptone. Get both the cleaner and conditioner. Will leave a matte finish.

Thanks. I'll give that a shot before I try the APC. Not too expensive either.
s10g0d
05-02-2013, 03:40 PM
Ive always had good luck with Meguiars D181 Leather Cleaner



Thanks. Rather not buy a gallon though...but I'll keep it in mind. I'm not a detailer, so it'll take me a while to go through that.
RhetoricMixes
05-02-2013, 03:43 PM
Thanks. Rather not buy a gallon though...but I'll keep it in mind. I'm not a detailer, so it'll take me a while to go through that.

Might get in trouble for saying this but there are other online stores that sell it in a much cheaper 320z "sampler" size. Usually around $9
neat e34
05-03-2013, 12:41 AM
The leatherique kit worked wonders on my light grey BMW leather.
Left a nice matt finish & soft feel.