Cleaning Oyster Leather

Balster · 04-05-2014, 05:23 PM

Oyster leather makes the inside of my car a great place to be, it's light and feels airy. However, the downside is that it does get dirty very quickly

I've done a good job so far of maintaining the sparkling effect, but there are some patches of darkness that are refusing to go.
I've used some amazing special stuff that the BMW Business Manager gave me for free which produces a foam and some Autoglym leather cleaner, nothing seems to do the trick.
Denim marks in particular are a pain to remove.

Any advice?
What do people on here use to keep the Oyster leather in tip top condition?

Piers · 04-06-2014, 02:22 AM

3M leather wipes were recommended to me, and have been perfect so far

ukbeemerboy · 04-06-2014, 02:53 AM

To be honest when I had a beige leather interior, when I wore dark denim I put a seat cover on. You can clean the leather, but you will end up making it look prematurely tired plus the denim dye won't ever be fully removed....

Piers · 04-07-2014, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

To be honest when I had a beige leather interior, when I wore dark denim I put a seat cover on. You can clean the leather, but you will end up making it look prematurely tired plus the denim dye won't ever be fully removed....

I am told that leather cleaning does that, but wipes, like baby wipes do not age it...

No issue with denim at all so far strangely.

Gordon4499 · 04-07-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Piers

I am told that leather cleaning does that, but wipes, like baby wipes do not age it...

No issue with denim at all so far strangely.

Yes same here. My 520d went back last week with just over 20k on the clock and the leather was like new, and that was with a West Highland Terrier running about in the back! Same as Piers, I also used the wipes plus the BMW leather cleaner every 3 months

Jamese93 · 04-10-2014, 04:27 PM

Get some "liquid leather" cleaner and a soft nailbrush, I have oyster and this keeps it and the stitching very clean. And no new jeans!!! Feed with autoglym leather care after (it's crap at cleaning good at nourishing) and you'll be amazed. You will remove a lot of the deposits shall we say. Good luck!

Balster · 04-11-2014, 08:23 AM

3M wipes have been a success.
I tried them on the Leather Suite first - Wife was very impressed with the finish.

CmdllbF11 · 04-13-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Balster

3M wipes have been a success.
I tried them on the Leather Suite first - Wife was very impressed with the finish.

nordberg · 04-20-2014, 04:10 PM

Dr Leather wipes.

Once a week on my Beige Dakota leather and it's like new again...

Balster · 05-15-2014, 04:55 PM

Car went in today for some warranty work(rattling on passenger side centre pillar), I mentioned the dark marks on the seat to the dealer. End result is that BMW don't mess about, new seat ordered

dufctubs · 05-16-2014, 02:02 AM

http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars...leather-guard/

Should do the trick to prevent staining etc

gspannu · 05-16-2014, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nordberg

Dr Leather wipes.

Once a week on my Beige Dakota leather and it's like new again...

Same here...

Dr. Leather works a treat. Was recommended to me by a professional detailer.

makkan00 · 03-07-2015, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dufctubs

http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars...leather-guard/

Should do the trick to prevent staining etc

Sorry to bring this back.
Can you link to the product you mentioned?

Balster · 03-07-2015, 02:43 PM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Leather-A...+leather+wipes

04-05-2014, 05:23 PM	#1
Balster Captain 109 Rep 628 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530d MSport xDrive Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	Cleaning Oyster Leather Oyster leather makes the inside of my car a great place to be, it's light and feels airy. However, the downside is that it does get dirty very quickly I've done a good job so far of maintaining the sparkling effect, but there are some patches of darkness that are refusing to go. I've used some amazing special stuff that the BMW Business Manager gave me for free which produces a foam and some Autoglym leather cleaner, nothing seems to do the trick. Denim marks in particular are a pain to remove. Any advice? What do people on here use to keep the Oyster leather in tip top condition? __________________ G30 530d M Sport xdrive, Adaptive Drive and with all of the important options.
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Piers Captain 36 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2017 F10 535d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	3M leather wipes were recommended to me, and have been perfect so far
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ukbeemerboy Beemer Heaven 462 Rep 2,941 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerset UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F82 M4 Comp [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2014 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2002 BMW E46 325i S ... [0.00]	To be honest when I had a beige leather interior, when I wore dark denim I put a seat cover on. You can clean the leather, but you will end up making it look prematurely tired plus the denim dye won't ever be fully removed.... __________________ Scott 2018 BMW M4 Competition 2019 Mini Countryman Cooper S : 2008 Mini Cooper
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Jamese93 Lieutenant 56 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 640d Gran Coupe M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Borough, London iTrader: (0)	Get some "liquid leather" cleaner and a soft nailbrush, I have oyster and this keeps it and the stitching very clean. And no new jeans!!! Feed with autoglym leather care after (it's crap at cleaning good at nourishing) and you'll be amazed. You will remove a lot of the deposits shall we say. Good luck!
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Balster Captain 109 Rep 628 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530d MSport xDrive Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	3M wipes have been a success. I tried them on the Leather Suite first - Wife was very impressed with the finish. __________________ G30 530d M Sport xdrive, Adaptive Drive and with all of the important options.
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04-20-2014, 04:10 PM	#9
nordberg Major 178 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (1)	Dr Leather wipes. Once a week on my Beige Dakota leather and it's like new again...
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Balster Captain 109 Rep 628 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530d MSport xDrive Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	Car went in today for some warranty work(rattling on passenger side centre pillar), I mentioned the dark marks on the seat to the dealer. End result is that BMW don't mess about, new seat ordered __________________ G30 530d M Sport xdrive, Adaptive Drive and with all of the important options.
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05-16-2014, 02:02 AM	#11
dufctubs Private 4 Rep 90 Posts Drives: F11 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars...leather-guard/ Should do the trick to prevent staining etc
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Balster Captain 109 Rep 628 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530d MSport xDrive Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Leather-A...+leather+wipes __________________ G30 530d M Sport xdrive, Adaptive Drive and with all of the important options.
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