[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

This is not correct. The leather dashboard is Nappa leather.

So is the standard dash the sensafin one? And they just choose to market it as of it's an upgrade? If so, that implies it's also wrapped with sheets of sensafin and could peel up the same as the leather dash. Weird.

Either way, it still feels like a coated nappa leather, so I don't know that I would waste my time with any sort of leather conditioner.

[Cityman]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

Dont treat it with anything.

The leather dashboards on the X5 are NOT leather. They're sensafin vinyl. Wife it off with a damp microfiber and nothing more. If you really feel the need to do something, MAYBE some 303 uv protectant once a year to so.

It’s full leather.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

So is the standard dash the sensafin one? And they just choose to market it as of it's an upgrade? If so, that implies it's also wrapped with sheets of sensafin and could peel up the same as the leather dash. Weird.

Either way, it still feels like a coated nappa leather, so I don't know that I would waste my time with any sort of leather conditioner.

The standard dash is SensaTec. Not following the marketing of an upgrade for the standard dash.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

The standard dash is SensaTec. Not following the marketing of an upgrade for the standard dash.

I guess I saw it called sensatec somewhere, and equated that with the same as the leather dash option. Good to know, thanks for the clarification.

[JoeAyalaM]

Originally Posted by Kegworth

...He said they were trying to assemble a Class action lawsuit because it has happened so many times to people w the leather dash option.

The BMW dealer said that they are assembling a class action lawsuit against BMW USA?

Doesn’t it sound ridiculous? What a lying prick!

[AGONXF30]

Looks like when the windshield was replaced someone fucked up, pure especulation, but I wonder if someone actually caused the glue to come undone in the process.

These leather dashboards if not kept well moist and protected in hot sunny environments will shrink. Happens to a lot of them in many brands. Key is to use UV protectant leather creams and use a sunshade as often as possible to reflect those UVs when the car is stationary under the sun.

Did you actually buy this car with this condition, from a dealer and did not have them fix it for you?

[chefwong]

All modern windshields have UV protection in them...I don't think it's the UV but being a Florida car, I suppose it's just the sheer heat one get's if non garaged. Tension/Shrink from the substrate. I don't think conditioner would have mitigated it...it' just heat

I am mindful to throw up a shade if we someplace and the car will be parked for hours long end outside during the warmer months.

[Alan l.]

Looks like this could be repaired easier if they removed the windshield and have a upholstery shop do it rather than replacing the entire dash assuming they can fix it in sections (outer part closest to the glass)

[AGONXF30]

Originally Posted by chefwong

All modern windshields have UV protection in them...I don't think it's the UV but being a Florida car, I suppose it's just the sheer heat one get's if non garaged. Tension/Shrink from the substrate. I don't think conditioner would have mitigated it...it' just heat

I am mindful to throw up a shade if we someplace and the car will be parked for hours long end outside during the warmer months.

That UV is part of the battle. The dashboard must be kept hydrated and playable with UV protectant.