Help. How do I get waterproof sunblock off of leatherette!?!?!

Tulipsuncle · 08-03-2008, 01:57 PM

Hi,

I know this isn't what people come here to read about, but I know someone here is going to have the answer for me. White waterproof sunblock is all over my 135i's black leatherette. What do I use to remove?

Thanks!!!!!!!

Lester · 08-03-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tulipsuncle

Hi,

I know this isn't what people come here to read about, but I know someone here is going to have the answer for me. White waterproof sunblock is all over my 135i's black leatherette. What do I use to remove?

Thanks!!!!!!!

I would start with some mild detergent and water, use a microfiber mitt and a towel to dry off right away.

Kiety · 08-03-2008, 03:34 PM

there are leather cleaner products from various manufacturers, I'm using Meguire's and it's cleaned/conditioned my leather very well so far.

Don-Corleone · 08-03-2008, 04:25 PM

Marseille Soap and water is a good way to clean leather. Then use saddle oil to enrich the leather; you can purchase it at your local equestrian shop.

This is what I got from an old antic dealer and this works great. Although not all leathers are the same so always try out in an inconspicuous corner

!

Don-

warmtoes · 08-03-2008, 05:12 PM

Since it's leatherette it's plastic essentially so you can use a mild detergent to mix with the oily sunblock.

Tulipsuncle · 08-04-2008, 12:31 AM

Did the detergent/water thing and it worked great!

Thanks for the help!

Sherifftruman · 08-04-2008, 12:39 PM

Vinylex works well for keeping the leatherette conditioned. It would keep sunblock and lotion from being absorbed so easily.

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Kiety The ONE 12 Rep 388 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (1)	there are leather cleaner products from various manufacturers, I'm using Meguire's and it's cleaned/conditioned my leather very well so far. __________________ 135i Cabriolet \| Sparkling Graphite Metallic \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| Moonlight top \| Glacier Aluminum trim \| Premium package \| M Sport package \| Sound package \| PDC \| Power Seats
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Don-Corleone New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Marseille Soap and water is a good way to clean leather. Then use saddle oil to enrich the leather; you can purchase it at your local equestrian shop. This is what I got from an old antic dealer and this works great. Although not all leathers are the same so always try out in an inconspicuous corner ! Don- __________________ I'll make you an offer you can't refuse -
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Since it's leatherette it's plastic essentially so you can use a mild detergent to mix with the oily sunblock. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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Tulipsuncle Private 8 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Did the detergent/water thing and it worked great! Thanks for the help!
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Sherifftruman Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	Vinylex works well for keeping the leatherette conditioned. It would keep sunblock and lotion from being absorbed so easily.
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