Does leatherette need a protectant?

IowaMatt · 09-18-2013, 04:54 AM

Hello.

I am new to this forum so my apologies if I am posing a previously discussed topic.

I just bought a 2014 BMW 328xi with leatherette interior. My question is do I need to put a protectant on the seats like 303? I attempted to search for this answer but most topics seem to be some silly leather versus leatherette discussion.

Thanks for any help in advance.

All my best,
Matt

canukgtp · 09-18-2013, 09:33 AM

Good question...my guess would be yes to protect and prevent cracking in the sun...but it probably doesn't require leather conditioner just normal protectant

Cup o' Joe · 09-18-2013, 12:22 PM

Never used anything on my previous vehicle. Still looked good as new on the day of lease turn in.

izzyM2 · 09-18-2013, 06:33 PM

Thats the good thing about fake leather. You really just need to clean it with a damp clean cloth ones in a while.

Wo-Wo · 09-19-2013, 02:18 AM

Not sure what you call them in the states but Baby Wipes (wet wipes) are great as they contain a mild moisturiser. Give them a go and they're inexpensive too!

64-bit · 10-01-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BigNPT

Not sure what you call them in the states but Baby Wipes (wet wipes) are great as they contain a mild moisturiser. Give them a go and they're inexpensive too!

Good to know, I will try as well.

Pcprograms · 10-07-2013, 02:46 PM

What do you guys use to clean the Leatherette seats? And also the part where you rest your feet above the carpet... im not sure if that area is rubber?

Detailers Domain · 10-07-2013, 09:32 PM

cleaning it would be a great idea, conditioning it to protect it is not necessary but also not a bad idea.

1z einszett plastic deep cleaner and 1z einszett leathercare a great set up for this very need.

Pcprograms · 10-08-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

cleaning it would be a great idea, conditioning it to protect it is not necessary but also not a bad idea.

1z einszett plastic deep cleaner and 1z einszett leathercare a great set up for this very need.

Do you have a leatherette cleaner? Not leather

Detailers Domain · 10-08-2013, 11:01 AM

the leathercare is used for both not many make a leatherette only conditioner.

glangford · 10-13-2013, 02:57 PM

I had a mini cooper with leatherette for 7 years. I never did anything but an occasional wipe down with armor all. Looked new when I traded it in a couple of days ago.

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IowaMatt New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2014 328 xi Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Does leatherette need a protectant? Hello. I am new to this forum so my apologies if I am posing a previously discussed topic. I just bought a 2014 BMW 328xi with leatherette interior. My question is do I need to put a protectant on the seats like 303? I attempted to search for this answer but most topics seem to be some silly leather versus leatherette discussion. Thanks for any help in advance. All my best, Matt
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canukgtp First Lieutenant 107 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New-Brunswick iTrader: (0)	Good question...my guess would be yes to protect and prevent cracking in the sun...but it probably doesn't require leather conditioner just normal protectant __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT (current) 2014 F31 328i Touring (sold) 2008 E92 M3 6MT (sold) 2011 E90 335xi (lease up)
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Cup o' Joe Private First Class 5 Rep 184 Posts Drives: IS350 F Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Never used anything on my previous vehicle. Still looked good as new on the day of lease turn in.
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izzyM2 Major 701 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 24’M2/21ID.4/21’MacanGTS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	Thats the good thing about fake leather. You really just need to clean it with a damp clean cloth ones in a while.
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Wo-Wo Captain 281 Rep 698 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Comp Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: East Mids iTrader: (0)	Not sure what you call them in the states but Baby Wipes (wet wipes) are great as they contain a mild moisturiser. Give them a go and they're inexpensive too!
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Pcprograms Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 320i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Cleaning Leatherette? What do you guys use to clean the Leatherette seats? And also the part where you rest your feet above the carpet... im not sure if that area is rubber?
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Detailers Domain Major General 1990 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	cleaning it would be a great idea, conditioning it to protect it is not necessary but also not a bad idea. 1z einszett plastic deep cleaner and 1z einszett leathercare a great set up for this very need.
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Detailers Domain Major General 1990 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	the leathercare is used for both not many make a leatherette only conditioner.
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glangford Private First Class 9 Rep 161 Posts Drives: BMW 328d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I had a mini cooper with leatherette for 7 years. I never did anything but an occasional wipe down with armor all. Looked new when I traded it in a couple of days ago.
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