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      04-16-2022, 10:53 AM   #1
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Best non-shiny Leather detailer

I love how the leather looks from factory and I read meguiars is the least shiny but it’s still too shiny for my looking. What’re you guys using and have any pictures?
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      04-16-2022, 06:55 PM   #2
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Sonax leather cleaner and leather care cream. They work great. Used them on our old 3 series, the prior X5 and our current X5M. Cleans, soften, and no shine, which I also try to avoid. Only photo I have is from our prior X5 (this was around 25k miles and merino leather) but had similar results on 3 series.
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      04-22-2022, 07:49 AM   #3
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I use lexol 2 step. One cleaner, one conditioner. It starts mildly shiny but can be buffed with the cloth to matte.
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Gyeon Leather cleaner and conditioner here. Would recommend.
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Gyeon Leather cleaner and conditioner here. Would recommend.
Chemical guys leather cleaner imho is hands down best leather cleaner. Had my steering wheel looking brand new. They also have conditioner but didn't want that shine either so didn't use. But for me it worked to perfection. Tried it on my armrest and had same results so next are my front seats.
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      05-15-2022, 06:16 PM   #7
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I like to use a mild soap and water wipe down. The leather smell is the best smell
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ColourLock (German company) is a specialized leather brand. They make great products. Their leather cleaner and conditioner really has zero shine at all!
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Up until now, I've used either Meguiars Ultimate Interior Detailer or Ultimate Leather Detailer on previous cars, both give a non-shiny matte finish. With my impending M340 delivery, I'm looking at some higher end products. I have no experience with the following yet, but they appear to be highly regarded, I'm probably going to give one of them a try here shortly.

Gtechniq Leather Guard
Dr Beasley's Leather Lock
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      05-26-2022, 07:23 PM   #10
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Gyeon Leather cleaner and conditioner here. Would recommend.
I second Gyeon leather cleaner and conditioner.

Also, Colourlock cleaner and conditioner coupled with there brush
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      05-27-2022, 06:21 PM   #11
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The BMW Leather cleaner foam is also quite good surprisingly and also quite cheap!!
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So, I've had Gtechniq Leather Guard on my seats for a week now and no complaints. I put it on the seats, door cards and steering wheel. It dries to a matte finish and holds up well so far so good.
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So, I've had Gtechniq Leather Guard on my seats for a week now and no complaints. I put it on the seats, door cards and steering wheel. It dries to a matte finish and holds up well so far so good.
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So, I've had Gtechniq Leather Guard on my seats for a week now and no complaints. I put it on the seats, door cards and steering wheel. It dries to a matte finish and holds up well so far so good.
Any pictures?
I'll try and take some today though don't expect to "see" anything… I treated brand new leather and it looks factory after treatment
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So, I've had Gtechniq Leather Guard on my seats for a week now and no complaints. I put it on the seats, door cards and steering wheel. It dries to a matte finish and holds up well so far so good.
Any pictures?
I'll try and take some today though don't expect to "see" anything… I treated brand new leather and it looks factory after treatment
Thats the good thing about it
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I like to use a mild soap and water wipe down. The leather smell is the best smell
What do you consider a mild soap?
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      09-13-2022, 12:44 AM   #17
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I've found this stuff works well. Used it on my cars for the past few years without issue. Non-shiny and not too expensive. Got it at O'Reilly's. The seat pic is my 22 G20 one day after applying a fresh coat of the leather conditioner.



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      09-17-2022, 07:45 PM   #18
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Get this.. Been using it for years on my vette.
https://www.autogeek.net/pbnl16.html
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