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      04-22-2019, 07:29 PM   #1
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Best leather cleaner/conditioner for silverstone grey interior?

Just looking for some tips to keep the leather pristine.
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      04-23-2019, 04:25 PM   #2
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I had Merino Beige leather on my last BM and was especially worried about the transfer of Blue jeans. Used Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner and Leather Conditioner or Serum and it kept the leather as new. Also recommend Gyeon leather shield.

http://gyeonquartz.com/product/leather-shield/
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      04-23-2019, 05:43 PM   #3
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I had SS for three years and used Adams cleaner and conditioner. Leather looked new when i traded the car in.
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      04-26-2019, 11:56 AM   #4
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I vote Leather Masters -- they have a gentle cleaner and a matte finish conditioner. I also use Leatherique but on new / excellent condition leather, the Leatherique I feel is too much.

So I use Leather Masters on my newer cars (like the M4) and Leatherique on my 80's cars.
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      04-28-2019, 10:34 AM   #5
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I vote Leather Masters -- they have a gentle cleaner and a matte finish conditioner. I also use Leatherique but on new / excellent condition leather, the Leatherique I feel is too much.
I have all three of those products as well.

I use the Leather Masters products on the SS leather and the leatherique on the black leather.
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      05-18-2019, 02:44 PM   #6
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I had SS for three years and used Adams cleaner and conditioner. Leather looked new when i traded the car in.
The brown tint to the conditioner doesn’t stain the silverstone leather?
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      05-18-2019, 03:02 PM   #7
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Yes I've tried a ton, leather masters is the most effective.
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      05-18-2019, 04:25 PM   #8
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Water and a cloth. You guys put that shit on your merino leather? Ouch

For the record my Silverstone is pristine after 3 years of ownership. Tint and coding to slide the drivers seat back and forth is all that is needed
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      05-18-2019, 08:16 PM   #9
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Plenty of good leather cleaners on market, I alternate bw angel wax heaven for leather and leatherique prestige clean

Water alone isn't enough to remove dirt and dye transfer

The real trick is choosing the right brush - get one of these

https://www.theragcompany.com/leathe...r-scrub-brush/
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      06-10-2019, 03:59 AM   #10
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It is a good choice to clean leather seats with a special leather softener that is soft, non-solvent, does not damage the leather, and retains the leather pristine.

All cleaning agents contain a large number of chemicals that do not have a good effect on the dermis, so this method of cleaning is not treated too often, just once a month. The use of a waterproofing spray also prevents the leather from having human body oil and dirt to a certain extent. But the biggest enemy of the leather is a knife and scissors, hard objects and high temperatures. You need to avoid it being exposed to the sun.
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Leather masters/leatherique are the top dogs in leather cleaning. Do your own research on conditioners, but my advice is focus on maintaining/consistency. Sonax leather cleaner is what I recommend and will always get the job done.

If you just clean it regularly you will be fine. Don’t overthink it too much.
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      06-10-2019, 01:23 PM   #12
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wipe up dust with micofiber

warm microfiber damp wipe down interior

dry microfiber...lightly dry

my interior doesnt get 10000% percent clean, but looks brand new
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NEXTZETT LEATHER CARE 'LEDERPFLEGE'
Very nice matte finish product. I used it to condition the bolster which started to wear a little. Easy to apply and remove. Recommended by the owner of Detailers Domain for Merino leather as a deep clean/conditioner.

For day to day wipedown and removal of denim transfer I really like Nanolex interior cleaner, does a great matte finish job on the full leather dash in my f80 and the rubber dash in the wife's Q7. You can even use it on the screens - I didn't believe it until i tried it.
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Water and a cloth. You guys put that shit on your merino leather? Ouch

For the record my Silverstone is pristine after 3 years of ownership. Tint and coding to slide the drivers seat back and forth is all that is needed
I considered coding the seat back and forth, but I figured the seat was not designed to move that much and this might lead to premature failure
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      07-18-2019, 04:46 AM   #15
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Water and a cloth. You guys put that shit on your merino leather? Ouch

For the record my Silverstone is pristine after 3 years of ownership. Tint and coding to slide the drivers seat back and forth is all that is needed
I considered coding the seat back and forth, but I figured the seat was not designed to move that much and this might lead to premature failure
Ive been coded for 3 years and everything is fine. Are you planning on keeping the car for 10+ years? If not who cares.
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I considered coding the seat back and forth, but I figured the seat was not designed to move that much and this might lead to premature failure
you do realize anything you've coded on your was already programmed on the car from factory. it's just locked for the american market due to our much stricter laws
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I considered coding the seat back and forth, but I figured the seat was not designed to move that much and this might lead to premature failure
you do realize anything you've coded on your was already programmed on the car from factory. it's just locked for the american market due to our much stricter laws
Yeah it's just a different configuration, I'm not flashing new software I get it
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Water and a cloth. You guys put that shit on your merino leather? Ouch

For the record my Silverstone is pristine after 3 years of ownership. Tint and coding to slide the drivers seat back and forth is all that is needed
I considered coding the seat back and forth, but I figured the seat was not designed to move that much and this might lead to premature failure
Ive been coded for 3 years and everything is fine. Are you planning on keeping the car for 10+ years? If not who cares.
Good to know that it lasted that long I might end up doing it after all
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