Oh my God. This stuff is amazing. This is actually the first automotive product that actually works better than claimed. I only wish I had used it years ago. My dove gray Vaders would be thanking me. They look brand new even if there is only 33k miles on the car. Thanks Autogeek!!

I just did the same thing, my leatherique just arrived yesterday. I put it on and you can tell it is a quality product. Its the only thing I have done to the leather. its a 99 m3 with 34K miles. It made the Black vaders darker and more rich/smooth. I don't think I will be using anything else now.

That stuff works wonders in the summer. Leatherique is awesome. The leather in my car felt like cardboard when I first got it. Now it feels like leather again. :)

and what exactly did you do?

I ordered the rejuvinator wich you massage in with your hands, and them once it dries you use the pristine clean to clean off the residue and the dirt etc.. that comes to the surface.

I got 16oz bottles of both for I think like $50 shipped. Knowing what a good product it is I wish I would have bought the bigger bottles.

i used it on my seats too... leather is super nice now

After I bought my 530i and started reading this forum, the first detaining product I bought was Leatherique. I've used a lot of leather treatments - Lexol, Hide Food, and Letherique is the best IMHO.

Yeah that stuffs rocks and you should have went with the 32oz bottles from autogeek, stuff doesnt go back and its much cheaper. Isnt it nice to get a product that you spent your hard earn $ on and it actually work?!?!

Oh my God. This stuff is amazing. This is actually the first automotive product that actually works better than claimed. I only wish I had used it years ago. My dove gray Vaders would be thanking me. They look brand new even if there is only 33k miles on the car. Thanks Autogeek!!

Can you post some pictures?

this is the conditioner product right? not the one that fills in cracks and what not

this is the conditioner product right? not the one that fills in cracks and what not
Correct. First step conditions and exfoliates all the dirt/grim etc. second step cleans it all off.

There seems to be some confusion. Leathique makes both maintenance and restoration products.

The restoration products are for redyeing and crack filling. You use them when the leather is badly worn or torn. That would be a lot of work.

BlownM3 used the maintenance products, Rejuvinating Oil and Pristine Clean. The RO conditions the leather, the PC is a cleaner. The RO needs time to soak into the leather and heat helps a lot. This is not a spray on, wipe off product like Lexol. But the results are worth the extra work, IMHO.

Does the smell bother anyone else?
The stuff works great, but the smell lingers for days, and it's not exactly spring time fresh :shifty

^^yeah the smell kinda bugs me at 1st... a few days later, it kinda goes away

Does the smell bother anyone else?
The stuff works great, but the smell lingers for days, and it's not exactly spring time fresh :shifty

I sort of like the smell. I guess I associate it with clean and well-conditioned leather. :)

I sort of like the smell. I guess I associate it with clean and well-conditioned leather. :)
I like the smell, too. A Leatherique treatment makes the car smell sort of like the leather goods store at the mall. :D

Thank god I decided to check this posting, my seats are like cardboard and could use a good cleaning/conditioning. I was going to replace them but this might do the trick.

I like the smell, too. A Leatherique treatment makes the car smell sort of like the leather goods store at the mall. :D

hmm... maybe my sense of smell is off... but it smells almost exactly like the stuff I use to stain the wood deck at my cabin :confused

Any pics, guys? My drivers seat is torn, so I need to replace this, but if it really loosens the leather up and all, I might do this to my passenger's seat and rear, in hopes it will prevent it from staying hard and eventually tearing. How much does this product cost?

Thanks,
Dan

It's not cheap. Autogeek has a prety good price on Leatherique. They sell a 16 oz kit for $50 and 32 oz kit for $70. That includes the 16 or 32 oz each Rejuvinating Oil and Pristine Clean, an applicator and a towel. You need 4oz of RO for each seat for each treatment. You really need to slather it on and let it sit until it is absorbed. Heat speeds the absorption. So it's best to do this when it's hot and sunny, so you can leave the car outside with the windows up. It takes longer when it's cool, so you might plan on letting the car set for a couple of days in a warm garage.

Hey, if it really works, I'm up for it. Would really like to see some pics though...

Thanks,
Dan

Is this stuff good for leather that has turned shiny? My car has 110k miles on it.

Is this stuff good for leather that has turned shiny? My car has 110k miles on it.

THe shine will disappear after using Leatherique RO and PC, but I imagine it will return.

Leatherique is supposed to condition the leather by supplying moisture and collagens to the leather thereby making the leather fibers stronger. I have no idea if that claim is true.

I can say that the leather is more pliable after application. You can feel the difference. And it does not make the surface sticky or gooey.

I've used Lexol, Hide Food, and Amorall leather conditioners. Lexol would be my second choice. It leaves a nice finish, but does not seem to really soak in, and I could not tell that the leather was more pliable.

Hide Food leaves a waxy surface. I can't tell that Hide Food conditioned he leather, either, but I can say it smells really bad. I think it's mostly lanolin with solvents.

Finally, I used Amorall leather Treatment on a worn steering wheel. That was a mistake. The surface became gooey and sticky. The finish was all but gone and nap of the leather raised. Not at all what I was looking for. It might be ok on leather in good condition, but I'll never use it again.

Dmurray14, I don't think the pics before and after Leatherique treatment would show much. It's not going to refinish the leather or remove wrinkles or heal tears. It will make the leather more pliable. I may be wrong, but I feel that this "moisturizing" will prevent cracking.

BTW, I don't own Leatherique stock, I just like the product a lot. :thumbup:

I would love to try the leatherique some day, but the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner I use does the job pretty good for the price.

has anyone had any luck with the restoration kit?? to fill in cracks in the leather?

my dove grey vaders could use some love.. no rips or tears but some cracks from prev owners who didnt take care of the seats very well

woudl i use the restoration kit first then the conditioner and cleaner kit or vice versa

Glad you're satisfied...Leatherique products are top notch.

has anyone had any luck with the restoration kit?? to fill in cracks in the leather?

my dove grey vaders could use some love.. no rips or tears but some cracks from prev owners who didnt take care of the seats very well

woudl i use the restoration kit first then the conditioner and cleaner kit or vice versa
Yeah I have the same question have cracks in my leather as well and dove grey. Is there a way to get these looking really good again or do i just need to spend the money and reuploster the seats.

Just placed my order for the 32 Oz Leatherique Kit! Total came out to $81 shipped. :D

good info guys... I was on the fence as to what product to get.... I pulled the trigger on the 32oz kit from autogeek. I hate the smell of leather care products... but I hate cracked leather worse. Any suggestions on covering up the smell...:help I imagine its hard to get rid of.

has anyone had any luck with the restoration kit?? to fill in cracks in the leather?

my dove grey vaders could use some love.. no rips or tears but some cracks from prev owners who didnt take care of the seats very well

woudl i use the restoration kit first then the conditioner and cleaner kit or vice versa

Yeah I have the same question have cracks in my leather as well and dove grey. Is there a way to get these looking really good again or do i just need to spend the money and reuploster the seats.

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Good info. I might just try some of that on my seats.

The smell goes away after a week or less. Just drive with your windows down if you want it to fade faster. Its not an overpowering smell by any means and I actually found that it smelled nice and clean.

A word of caution, this product will not dry fully unless you have substantial heat. I recommend it for summer use only. I used it early fall here in seattle and it didn't dry in two full days of sitting outside (the sun was out) at which point I had to clean it up anyways to drive it. So I don't think I got the results I should have, although they were still pretty good. I might purchase a small space heater to help it dry so I can do it again in the next few weeks. Maybe even over thanksgiving.

The smell goes away after a week or less. Just drive with your windows down if you want it to fade faster. Its not an overpowering smell by any means and I actually found that it smelled nice and clean.

A word of caution, this product will not dry fully unless you have substantial heat. I recommend it for summer use only. I used it early fall here in seattle and it didn't dry in two full days of sitting outside (the sun was out) at which point I had to clean it up anyways to drive it. So I don't think I got the results I should have, although they were still pretty good. I might purchase a small space heater to help it dry so I can do it again in the next few weeks. Maybe even over thanksgiving.

I use a small space heater. I spray the conditioner liberally and massage it in with my hands. Then I cover my front vaders with a trash bag and put the heater on the floor in the back with the doors closed.

Don't from experience, but I've seen before and after pics of the Leatherique restoration kit and it is amazing. It really almost makes the leather looks new.

I just bought the crack filler and oil and cleanig stuff. Do I need more stuff ot restore the seats? Like the DYe.

I just bought the crack filler and oil and cleanig stuff. Do I need more stuff ot restore the seats? Like the DYe.

Be sure and post some pic's if you can (before and after). I would really like to see how well that crack filler works out. I have some dove grey seats too...

Did you get the crack filler off autogeek?

Be sure and post some pic's if you can (before and after). I would really like to see how well that crack filler works out. I have some dove grey seats too...

Did you get the crack filler off autogeek?
Nope I ordered it all from LEATHERIQUE. Direclty off their site. I hope it gets here, that was over a week ago and havent recived my stuff yet.

Wow sounds like a great product:alright

good info guys... I was on the fence as to what product to get.... I pulled the trigger on the 32oz kit from autogeek. I hate the smell of leather care products... but I hate cracked leather worse. Any suggestions on covering up the smell...:help I imagine its hard to get rid of.

I use Meguiars vinyl/rubber conditioner on the dash etc and that overpowers the smell of the Leatherique although it doesn't bother me anyway.
Just something I've noticed.

So I just got my Leatherique products today. The Oil, Cleaner, and the crack filler. The instructions that came with the stuff are meager at best!!! How the hell are you supposed to use this crack filler stuff just wipe it on or what. Should I oil the seats frist and clean them with the cleaner, then put the crack filler in or should I put the crack filler in first then do the oil, cleaner treatment? The crack filler is this white stuff in a little jar looks like you just wipe it on. Anybody know info is much appreciated. All the directions say is wipe it on and sand off hi spots?? Great detail :D LOL Thanks again Lee

Just put mine on tonight. People from my apartment complex thought I was trying to steal my car since I was on my knees in front of the steering wheel in the dark. I'll let you know tomorrow how it comes out

The crack filler? Fantastic yeah totally let me know take some pics or something too. Id love to see it. Im going to do mine over x mas break

My detailer used this on my seats and I have to say it's amazing. When you sit in it you can feel the difference, literally.

Does anyone have before and after pictures of the leatherique applied to the seats?

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http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/interior/seats%20treatment.htm


http://www.leatherique.com/

leedog, follow the leatherique link above and click on the intructions link, then go to the crack filler link. There are step by step instructions with pics, this should help you out.

Reconditioned my seats a couple of weeks ago.
Due to cooler weather, I left the conditioner on for over a day.
This time, rather than just wipe it off and apply the Pristine Clean, I put the PC
on and then wiped off.
Made a world of difference compared to other times I'd done the leather with it.
Even the back seat is softer and no-one ever sits back there.