How do I stop my leather from looking shinny?

Ser1es · 03-01-2012, 03:50 AM

Hey I really liked how the leather in the car was like a nice dull finish. I'm assuming it's due to use but my driver side seat is starting to look a bit shinny. How do I stop this from happening and what can I do to prevent it? Thanks guys

TOGWT · 03-01-2012, 04:11 AM

Shiny Surface – OEM leather upholstery should have a matte look. If dirt and / or grit are allowed to remain on the surface it will abrade the surface and make it ‘shiny’, eventually causing the leather to split along the crease lines, dirt in these crease lines also makes the surface appearance appear worse than it is, especially on light coloured finished leather. So keeping the finished leather surface clean is very important. If the finished leather has become excessive the pigmentation and / or the urethane can be renovated

Vacuum to remove any loose dust / dirt and then wipe with a damp 100% cotton micro fibre towel. Periodically clean using Iz einszett 'Plastik-Reiniger' is an intensive, non-corrosive, non-acidic two-phase deep cleaner that contains anti-static and produces a matte satin finish.

Spray surfaces with 1z einszett Plastik Reiniger. Work the cleaning solution into seams, edges and seat backs using a sponge or a 100% cotton micro fibre towel. If necessary, use an old toothbrush to get into the small crevices.

For vinyl trim and automotive upholstery it removes grime build-up thoroughly and effortlessly, these chemicals restore the original texture and resiliency; use to clean all pigmented and clear aqueous (water- based) acrylic urethane covered automotive upholstery; this product is biodegradable, formalin-free and environmentally friendly.
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MuttGrunt · 03-01-2012, 02:12 PM

In short, wear will cause some shine, but the majority of what you may be looking at is from grime build up. Gentle cleaning with something like Leather Master Soft Cleaner or Leatherique Prestine Clean should help it. After cleaning, I'd recommend Leather Master Protection Cream which will act as a sacrificial barrier against future grime build up.

BFD99 · 03-01-2012, 02:19 PM

Love the sig quote ser1es! hahahaha

KingOfJericho · 03-01-2012, 03:31 PM

I bought the leather masters kit last week (delivered the next day, which is unreal) and it worked quite well. I will do it again when it gets a bit warmer.

RimasRS · 03-01-2012, 03:56 PM

For leather cleaning simple soap cleaning is the best. In short clean it like your own skin no aggressive cleaning. And no cream this is dead skin. So just keep it clean.

jgoldsmith729 · 03-02-2012, 08:30 AM

In my opinion, these all miss the key step, USING A HORSEHAIR BRUSH, or soft brush.

I've cleaned leather 100's of times and using a microfiber towel, especially on the steering wheel / high-traffic areas, does not have the potential to remove the shiny look. My product of choice is Zaino, but the steps are as follows:

1) Cover dashboard with towel
2) Spray Zaino Cleaner on wheel and on hairhair/soft bristle brush (small brush works to get in and around the wheel)
3) Scrub, section by section, cleaning the brush as needed.
4) Softly wipe with dry towel and repeat if still dirty
5) Condition

This is idiot proof I swear.

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Ser1es First Lieutenant 51 Rep 359 Posts Drives: AW 135i ///M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	How do I stop my leather from looking shinny? Hey I really liked how the leather in the car was like a nice dull finish. I'm assuming it's due to use but my driver side seat is starting to look a bit shinny. How do I stop this from happening and what can I do to prevent it? Thanks guys __________________ "Do I need to sell my girlfriend to afford this thing? Because I will...." (Brey335i)
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03-01-2012, 04:11 AM	#2
TOGWT Captain 11 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 630i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL / London, UK iTrader: (0)	Shiny Surface – OEM leather upholstery should have a matte look. If dirt and / or grit are allowed to remain on the surface it will abrade the surface and make it ‘shiny’, eventually causing the leather to split along the crease lines, dirt in these crease lines also makes the surface appearance appear worse than it is, especially on light coloured finished leather. So keeping the finished leather surface clean is very important. If the finished leather has become excessive the pigmentation and / or the urethane can be renovated Vacuum to remove any loose dust / dirt and then wipe with a damp 100% cotton micro fibre towel. Periodically clean using Iz einszett 'Plastik-Reiniger' is an intensive, non-corrosive, non-acidic two-phase deep cleaner that contains anti-static and produces a matte satin finish. Spray surfaces with 1z einszett Plastik Reiniger. Work the cleaning solution into seams, edges and seat backs using a sponge or a 100% cotton micro fibre towel. If necessary, use an old toothbrush to get into the small crevices. For vinyl trim and automotive upholstery it removes grime build-up thoroughly and effortlessly, these chemicals restore the original texture and resiliency; use to clean all pigmented and clear aqueous (water- based) acrylic urethane covered automotive upholstery; this product is biodegradable, formalin-free and environmentally friendly. .
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03-01-2012, 02:12 PM	#3
MuttGrunt Banned 27 Rep 872 Posts Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	In short, wear will cause some shine, but the majority of what you may be looking at is from grime build up. Gentle cleaning with something like Leather Master Soft Cleaner or Leatherique Prestine Clean should help it. After cleaning, I'd recommend Leather Master Protection Cream which will act as a sacrificial barrier against future grime build up.
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03-01-2012, 02:19 PM	#4
BFD99 The Stig! 54 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	Love the sig quote ser1es! hahahaha __________________ 2008 135i - FBO + JB4 15ohm + Water Meth
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03-01-2012, 03:31 PM	#5
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I bought the leather masters kit last week (delivered the next day, which is unreal) and it worked quite well. I will do it again when it gets a bit warmer. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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03-01-2012, 03:56 PM	#6
RimasRS Colonel 85 Rep 2,438 Posts Drives: BMW X3 SD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	For leather cleaning simple soap cleaning is the best. In short clean it like your own skin no aggressive cleaning. And no cream this is dead skin. So just keep it clean.
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03-02-2012, 08:30 AM	#7
jgoldsmith729 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 203 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	In my opinion, these all miss the key step, USING A HORSEHAIR BRUSH, or soft brush. I've cleaned leather 100's of times and using a microfiber towel, especially on the steering wheel / high-traffic areas, does not have the potential to remove the shiny look. My product of choice is Zaino, but the steps are as follows: 1) Cover dashboard with towel 2) Spray Zaino Cleaner on wheel and on hairhair/soft bristle brush (small brush works to get in and around the wheel) 3) Scrub, section by section, cleaning the brush as needed. 4) Softly wipe with dry towel and repeat if still dirty 5) Condition This is idiot proof I swear.
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