Silverstone Leather

[scottc]

Hi all,

Having a bit of a wobble with my interior colour due to a couple of reviews I have seen where the side bolster looks utterly knackered after 12 or so months. (Plus stains)

I have gone for full silverstone and I am thinking of changing to black just to keep it looking good..

So the question is do I stick with MG/SS or switch to full black which then gives me then a bit more exterior colour options..

[dopper99]

But do you think the black will look any less knackered in months Scott?

I dunno!

I assume leather is leather regardless of the colour and may wear the same?


I've gone for black as the missus insisted she wanted it and was concerned about looking after SS. Also like the white double stitching that stands out which I think is far better than the piping on the standard 3 series merino leather.

But I would have happily gone for SS! I really like it.

[DazC]

I too have gone with full Black leather as opposed to SS.

Just couldn't be bothered with the upkeep of the SS. With the best will in the world I know it would bug me.

[scottc]

Well I think it will look better as it will not show the dirt or stains as bad plus the maintenance will be a hell of a lot less.. I was ok with it until I saw this review http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1266873

If you fast forward to where he is talking about the interior and it shows an image of the side bolster and it looks really bad!! If mine looks like that after a year I would be wanting a new seat..

I do look after my cars but I want them to be a daily driver and not look crap after 12 months of ownership..

[Wills2]

I love light coloured leathers and they can look great even after years of use but you'll have to be prepared to clean it often and be careful how you get in and out of the car to stop the bolsters showing scuff marks.

[PeteRock]

I chose SS because I think it looks amazing and makes the car feel more luxurious. I've had black for ages now and want a change.

I'm just going to keep a bag of leather wipes in the glove compartment, and have a strict no food/drink policy.

I wouldn't worry about upkeep if you are going to take care of it. Black will wear just the same, although obviously it will show less.

[scottc]

Originally Posted by PeteRock

I chose SS because I think it looks amazing and makes the car feel more luxurious. I've had black for ages now and want a change.

I'm just going to keep a bag of leather wipes in the glove compartment, and have a strict no food/drink policy.

I wouldn't worry about upkeep if you are going to take care of it. Black will wear just the same, although obviously it will show less.

I agree it does make the car look really premium and it's one of the reasons I picked it..

Planning on getting the ceramic coating and will get some leather/baby wipes to keep in the car..

[peterg1965]

Keep the Silverstone Scott, maybe a bit more looking after but it will look stunning.

[BEMR]

I've got SS I have had 9 BMW's the color is stunning and stands out gets more compliments than any BMW I've had yet. After 25g miles seats can get slightly dirty, I use window cleaner without ammonia from Costco, spray on once and anything comes of easily and perfectly.

SS looks awesome, there is something to be said about interior that's almost white against black dash and black carpet.

[te37]

Wait till the wife has new jeans on and jumps in your car, you will have blue seats!

[gatsojon]

SS is an excellent choice, I'm counting on it

It might take a little more looking after but I think it will look beautiful and lighten the interior nicely.

[BEMR]

Originally Posted by te37

Wait till the wife has new jeans on and jumps in your car, you will have blue seats!

Not exactly true I wear jeans all the time, and again just spray on ammonia free window cleaner it wipes right off in 2 seconds.

[jbtco]

Had Silverstone for 2 years. Used Dr Leather colour block when new then occasionally their cleaning cream and am very happy with it. After 5 m3s with black leather over the years got bored with it.

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[scottc]

Originally Posted by BEMR

Not exactly true I wear jeans all the time, and again just spray on ammonia free window cleaner it wipes right off in 2 seconds.

I have never heard of cleaning them with Window cleaner, any reason why this works so well?

I normally use Zaino which has always been good however planning to use gtechniq this time

[BEMR]

Originally Posted by scottc

I have never heard of cleaning them with Window cleaner, any reason why this works so well?

I normally use Zaino which has always been good however planning to use gtechniq this time

My opinion of auto cleaning and waxing is different than most especially since if most people had my opinion auto maintenance would go broke.

Try this from Costco or some retailers, good on tinted windows too since no ammonia.

[scottc]

Originally Posted by peterg1965

Keep the Silverstone Scott, maybe a bit more looking after but it will look stunning.

Think you are right, I will just need to keep on top of it and make sure I keep reapplying the ceramic coating

[Colinv6]

G-techniq L1 makes Silverstone interior a breeze to live with!

[JustChris]

I changed my spec from SS as I was worried. I'm pretty hard in the car, me and my son play football in all weather and hop in unchanged after training etc. Nightmare with SS and I didn't want to come over as a fuss pot!

SO interior held up to the same treatment, as in sure with care and cleaning would SS...but I bottled it just in case!

[DazC]

Originally Posted by MCarChris

I changed my spec from SS as I was worried. I'm pretty hard in the car, me and my son play football in all weather and hop in unchanged after training etc. Nightmare with SS and I didn't want to come over as a fuss pot!

SO interior held up to the same treatment, as in sure with care and cleaning would SS...but I bottled it just in case!

I'm similar to you and I work in the construction industry so end up on sites a lot.

Just can't be bothered with the extra upkeep, or should I say paying my detailer for it!

Black will be far more manageable for my lifestyle.