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      01-18-2011, 02:04 PM   #1
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What is everyone using for cleaning the leather

I have Venetian beige in my F10 and it's started to get a little dirty looking.
What does everyone here use for cleaning the leather seats?

Do I have to use a conditioner each time I want to clean them or can I use some sort of leather wipes to clean them without affecting the original finish of the leather?

I don't want to use anything that will make the leather shiny.
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I like Griots Interior Cleaner and Adam's Leather / Interior Cleaner for products that only clean. Einszett Leather Care Lederpflege or Leatherique Prestine Clean are cleaner and conditioning products in one. If you get the Griots Interior Cleaner and dont mind a 2 step process, their Leather Care conditioner also works well.
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Thanks for the info.
Any idea if the maguires leather wipes leave a shiny finish?
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Thanks for the info.
Any idea if the maguires leather wipes leave a shiny finish?
yes, these wipes are terrible. I love Meguiars, but I hate their leather products. Check out my DIY on this...
DIY Keep Leather Seats & Interior New...Forever
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Swissvax leather cleaner!
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Zaino Z9 cleaner

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Zaino z10 "leather in bottle"

Excellent products. No shiney finish, simple to use. Great results.
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Nothing but Leatherique's two part system. It's absolutely the best for maintaining the factory matte appearance, keeping the leather supple and protected as well as cleaning and restoring......rejuvenating.
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