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      05-28-2011, 02:22 PM   #1
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Carbon Leather Care - Recommendations?

I'm sorry if I've missed this and it's already been discussed, but any recommendations for cleaning/care? Seems like there might be a different approach--then again maybe not?

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      05-28-2011, 03:45 PM   #2
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I wouldn't use much except a damp cloth or some cockpit cleaner. It for sure isn't leather and it's not carbon fiber.
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i have used 1z cockpit pro for a deep clean when i picked up the car and use a damp microfiber for wipe downs on weekly/biweekly case depending on the cars usage.

The cockpit pro leaves a nice matte finish to the interior and has a fruity smell that lasts several days then its back to that bmw leather smell.
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Anyone use any UV protectant like 303 on it?
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      05-29-2011, 04:36 PM   #5
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I usually spray a mf towel with 303 and wipe down the dash and carbon leather trim.
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Small amount of BMW leather lotion
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      05-29-2011, 08:38 PM   #7
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Thanks guys. I've been using a damp cloth, and will try a small amount of 303 when I get my hands on a bottle.
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OK, I've been hanging out with the guys too much today, 'cause I came over here to read for information and keep giggling 'cause you all said "cockpit" "fruity smell" and "mf." I think it might be time to go to sleep....
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      05-29-2011, 11:34 PM   #9
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Remember... the harder you rub the deeper the penetration into the surfaces.

... that was meant for Skelekitty
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Rick, that got a huge giggle out of Skelekitty!
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      05-30-2011, 01:26 AM   #11
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Thank's I needed a good chuckle
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      05-30-2011, 02:23 PM   #12
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I wouldn't use much except a damp cloth or some cockpit cleaner. It for sure isn't leather and it's not carbon fiber.
It is actually EMBOSSED and dyed leather. They use the same technique with replicating textures with reptile skins.
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It is actually EMBOSSED and dyed leather. They use the same technique with replicating textures with reptile skins.
I dunno, if it is, it's pretty thin and cheap. I had the center console piece replaced and it looked pretty cheaply constructed. Single piece was $792 btw. I still wouldn't use anything but a damp cloth on it.
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      05-30-2011, 09:09 PM   #14
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**another giggle & snort for Rick's post**

I was ... uhh... feeling it yesterday *tee hee* and it actually felt like fabric of some kind. Normally I wouldn't argue with the experts here, but as I was a quilter for many a year, I know a thing or two about fabrics... There seemed to be more than just texture going on there - like the 'threads' actually had some wiggle room to them.
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      05-30-2011, 09:12 PM   #15
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**another giggle & snort for Rick's post**

I was ... uhh... feeling it yesterday *tee hee* and it actually felt like fabric of some kind. Normally I wouldn't argue with the experts here, but as I was a quilter for many a year, I know a thing or two about fabrics... There seemed to be more than just texture going on there - like the 'threads' actually had some wiggle room to them.
OK, in light of this conversation, I just went out and spent a few minutes stroking my dashboard (she loves it). Anyway, I am officially changing my opinion to the embossed leather - well, and Finnegan tells me that BMW calls it "Carbon Leather," so... yeah.
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      05-31-2011, 12:59 AM   #16
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Feels almost... ribbed
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+1 for 1z Cockpit Premium. No glossy shine, just clean and matte like it is supposed to be.

http://detailersdomain.com/carcarepr...ttCockpit.html
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