How do you clean you ventilated leather seats?

[munizfire]

Just want to see how you guys clean your ventilated seats. What products do you use?

My KO seats are starting to get dirty, but I'm not too comfortable using my normal leather seat cleaning process, kinda afraid too much liquid would get into the holes.

I bought a tube of Sonax Alcantara foam (which I think I could just apply some on a brush and brush away?).

I used to use Lexol [Leather Cleaner (Step 1)], and Chemical guys [Leather quick detailer spray, Leather Conditioner cream, and interior wipes], but I keep hearing from people with nicer cars to avoid CG.

[John in VA]

Lightly apply a foaming product & use a brush to gently work it in, then use a microfiber cloth to remove it. Have a toothpick handy but don't go too deep!

[resident]

Originally Posted by John in VA

Lightly apply a foaming product & use a brush to gently work it in, then use a microfiber cloth to remove it. Have a toothpick handy but don't go too deep!

This, and apply the product to the brush, not to the seat directly.

[jwmFcreek]

Just use the bmw leather protector on the sponge provided rub the protector into the sponge and go to work never had to use a toothpick or anything just the protector and sponge . I apply once a month and seats are super soft .

[munizfire]

Originally Posted by jwmFcreek

Just use the bmw leather protector on the sponge provided rub the protector into the sponge and go to work never had to use a toothpick or anything just the protector and sponge . I apply once a month and seats are super soft .

Is that protector a cleaner as well?

[jwmFcreek]

Is bmw leather protector … sealant I am not sure it’s what BMW says it’s a good product to me and for sure softens the seats

[munizfire]

Originally Posted by jwmFcreek

Is bmw leather protector … sealant I am not sure it’s what BMW says it’s a good product to me and for sure softens the seats

Ended up buying this.

[luckylingy]

Originally Posted by resident

This, and apply the product to the brush, not to the seat directly.

This (apply product to brush or foam applicator pad). In fact, that's a sound rule of thumb for applying any car care product, in order to achieve a more even application and to avoid spraying product where you don't want it.

As for leather care products, there are several or more effective brands out there, but I prefer Colourlock for cleaning and protecting. Leather Masters Dye Transfer Remover is a specialized product for, well, you know ..

[jwmFcreek]

Treating the seats

I treated my seats today … do it once a month . BMW leather protector on there sponge after cleaning the seats of course .

I squirt the leather treatment on the sponge rub it in so I can’t see it on the sponge and go at it .
The sponge takes me maybe 20 minutes

Good luck

[d.arcibsango]

I will try this on my 10 year old seats

[BMWguy19]

Hi everyone,
I am new on the forum here.

Was interested in purchasing a 430 convertible. I see that the only colors that offer ventilated seats are the vernasca leather in black and the vernasca leather in mocha. I live in LA so it does get hot.

I have been reading info that you might lose the side bolster adjustability if I decide to go with the ventilated seat option. Was that due to supply shortages during the last few years or is that loss of side bolster adjustability still ongoing as of today? Does anyone have a 2025 model year with ventilated seat option?

Thanks guys