GetBMWParts
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts

Go Back   BMW M3 and BMW M4 Forum > BMW F80 M3 / F82 M4 Technical Topics > Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash/Wax/Detailing/Exterior Restoration & Repairs)

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-04-2017, 12:06 PM   #1
Kung Fu English
Captain
Kung Fu English's Avatar
142
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP MG/SO
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Goshen, IN

iTrader: (2)

Best way to protect leather seats from Jeans staining?

I'm picking up my Orange interior M3 soon. Is there a good product to apply to the seats so that my jeans don't stain them?
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2017, 12:08 PM   #2
F80Dreamer
Major
897
Rep
1,030
Posts

Drives: 2016 M4
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Canadian living in Texas

iTrader: (0)

I use Leather Masters cleaner and conditioner every few months, it is really nice product to get the seats looking brand new again. A friend of mine uses the BMW leather cleaner and says that is also really good at removing jeans dye.
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2017, 12:09 PM   #3
Fast4d
Captain
267
Rep
885
Posts

Drives: 325
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: So cal

iTrader: (0)

I wear blue jeans or shorts 99% of the time. no issues here on my SO seats.
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2017, 12:45 PM   #4
hau_nguyen91
Lieutenant
hau_nguyen91's Avatar
196
Rep
575
Posts

Drives: YMB 17 M3
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Memphis, TN

iTrader: (0)

Jeans will only stains your seats if your jeans are New new . If you wash it 5 times it'll solve the problem.
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2017, 12:46 PM   #5
Kung Fu English
Captain
Kung Fu English's Avatar
142
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP MG/SO
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Goshen, IN

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by hau_nguyen91 View Post
Jeans will only stains your seats if your jeans are New new . If you wash it 5 times it'll solve the problem.
Yea that's the issue I have a couple new pairs lol
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2017, 01:29 PM   #6
jackolo
Groin Grabbingly Trascendent
jackolo's Avatar
Canada
44
Rep
431
Posts

Drives: 17' M3 ZCP AY/SS 6MT
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Edmonton AB

iTrader: (5)

Not sure about SO leather, but I've been reading about protecting SS leather and a couple people recommend Leather Masters products.
Start with a good clean, use the protection cream and finish with a Barrier product.
Leather Masters also sells a Dye remover in case you do get stains.
Combine that with washing your jeans several times should be good?
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2017, 01:32 PM   #7
Kung Fu English
Captain
Kung Fu English's Avatar
142
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP MG/SO
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Goshen, IN

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jackolo View Post
Not sure about SO leather, but I've been reading about protecting SS leather and a couple people recommend Leather Masters products.
Start with a good clean, use the protection cream and finish with a Barrier product.
Leather Masters also sells a Dye remover in case you do get stains.
Combine that with washing your jeans several times should be good?
Yea probably will do that.

New jeans feel so nice don't want to wash them hahah
Appreciate 0
      01-09-2017, 09:47 AM   #8
M3Fahrer
First Lieutenant
M3Fahrer's Avatar
300
Rep
381
Posts

Drives: 2018 M3 CS
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kung Fu English View Post
Yea probably will do that.

New jeans feel so nice don't want to wash them hahah
Don't Wash the jeans ever! That's what jeans companies say. Just throw them in the freezer.
__________________
Current: 2018 ///M3 CS - Alpinweiss
Current: 2022 ///M3 Competition - Brooklyn Grey
Previous: 2015 ///M3 - Alpinweiss - Euro Delivery
Appreciate 0
      01-09-2017, 09:56 AM   #9
2kaccordocoupe
Brigadier General
2kaccordocoupe's Avatar
Canada
1274
Rep
4,703
Posts

Drives: Former ///M Driver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: The 6ix

iTrader: (2)

I have silverstone leather and it does pickup blue dye transfer every so often. Plus other random marks on the doors etc being a light color.

I use a microfiber cloth with warm water every 2 weeks or so to wipe down all the leather surfaces, takes maybe 5 mins max and removes all traces. Looks brand new and keeps that matte finish. I've never used any chemicals or products on the leather surfaces before.

Did the same with all my previous cars and the leather has been pristine.
Appreciate 0
      01-09-2017, 12:16 PM   #10
Kung Fu English
Captain
Kung Fu English's Avatar
142
Rep
605
Posts

Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP MG/SO
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Goshen, IN

iTrader: (2)

I bought some leather masters strong cleaner, protect and barrier.

Those using the protect cream, how do you apply it? With a microfiber cloth or a sponge?

I used a cloth but it seemed kinda cumbersome
Appreciate 0
      01-09-2017, 02:11 PM   #11
KevinM
Brigadier General
KevinM's Avatar
2936
Rep
3,286
Posts

Drives: 2002 M5;2007 M Coupe;2020 M2C
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tucson

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2020 M2 Competition  [10.00]
2007 E86 M coupe  [8.38]
2002 E39 M5  [9.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kung Fu English View Post
I bought some leather masters strong cleaner, protect and barrier.

Those using the protect cream, how do you apply it? With a microfiber cloth or a sponge?

I used a cloth but it seemed kinda cumbersome
The kit I bought came with two sponges, one for the cleaner and one for the barrier protection cream. They worked pretty well.
__________________
2020 F87 M2C Hockenheim Silver/MT
2002 E39 M5 Sterling Gray/Caramel
2007 E86 Z4M Coupe Silver Gray/Black
2021 Kia Telluride (hauler)
Appreciate 0
      01-09-2017, 02:22 PM   #12
AIRPOWER
Lieutenant Colonel
AIRPOWER's Avatar
United_States
1683
Rep
1,812
Posts

Drives: 2015 6MT YMB M3, 1974 Corvette
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: NW Florida

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 BMW M3  [9.67]
I have SS interior and put down CQuartz leather protector, it makes the cleanup easier but transfer still happens. I use BMW OEM leather cleaner/care whenever the seats look a little dirty and it takes it right off with one wipe.
__________________
AIRPOWER

Appreciate 0
      01-11-2017, 12:57 PM   #13
cwhands
Captain
640
Rep
718
Posts

Drives: F80 M3 SS/CSAT 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Northern NJ

iTrader: (0)

I think you might do yourself a favor with this or something similar:

Nanolex Textile & Leather Sealant
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:28 AM.




f80post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST