Maintaining the new car smell

itrocks4u · 12-13-2011, 11:05 AM

Hi,

I do not have leather seats but have leatherette instead. I was hoping to find a product that can help restore the 'new car smell'. Would you recommend any specific product?

I was thinking of purchasing Zaino Z9 or Zaino Z10, but I don't know if that would work well on leatherette.

Any help will be highly appreciated.

vapore0n · 12-13-2011, 11:40 AM

I use Z10 on my seats, dash, and door trims. Works great, has uv protectant, and smell great!

itrocks4u · 12-13-2011, 12:51 PM

Does it matter if its leather or leatherette?

dday · 12-13-2011, 05:59 PM

Only way to get new car smell would be to spray some fake new car smell scent, and that generally doesn't work that well. In short...you can't.

Denny347 · 12-13-2011, 06:06 PM

German cars have quite a unique aroma that is quite distinct. I like it. The leather has a lot to do with it. Keep it clean and the smell will take care of itself.

335BBS · 12-15-2011, 10:00 AM

For leather I use Mothers leather cleaner followed by Mothers leather conditioner. Smells/feels awesome for weeks.

Hasek9339 · 12-15-2011, 07:56 PM

My car Is over 2 years old and it still smells like new I use BMW leather conditioner to keep the new car leather smell! or maybe its because I only have 8,000 miles!

itrocks4u · 12-15-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hasek9339

My car Is over 2 years old and it still smells like new I use BMW leather conditioner to keep the new car leather smell! or maybe its because I only have 8,000 miles!

lol 8K in 2 years? Why do you not drive?

Envious Eric · 12-15-2011, 09:15 PM

dont eat in it
dont sit in it sweaty from the gym
dont step in dog poo and get in it
dont leave a lot of worn clothes in it
dont leave shoes in it
leave windows up majority of the time
vacuum once a week whether its dirty or not
condition the leatherette regularly
dont leave it in the sun
dont drive around others who dont care about your car
dont leave opened drinks in the car
clean up spills right away

itrocks4u · 12-15-2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Envious Eric

dont eat in it
dont sit in it sweaty from the gym
dont step in dog poo and get in it
dont leave a lot of worn clothes in it
dont leave shoes in it
leave windows up majority of the time
vacuum once a week whether its dirty or not
condition the leatherette regularly
dont leave it in the sun
dont drive around others who dont care about your car
dont leave opened drinks in the car
clean up spills right away

Awesome list. For the part highlighted in bold, Use:
Z9 or Z10?
Aerospace 303?
Any other?

Envious Eric · 12-16-2011, 08:08 AM

chemical guys leather conditioner works and has a good leather smell
never used the Zaino stuff, although I hear is smells good
303 wont give you the smell, but it does protect (might be a bit slippery though)

Denny347 · 12-16-2011, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Envious Eric

dont eat in it
dont sit in it sweaty from the gym
dont step in dog poo and get in it
dont leave a lot of worn clothes in it
dont leave shoes in it
leave windows up majority of the time
vacuum once a week whether its dirty or not
condition the leatherette regularly
dont leave it in the sun
dont drive around others who dont care about your car
dont leave opened drinks in the car
clean up spills right away

GREAT list of rules. I happen to follow them.

twinturboa51 · 12-17-2011, 07:58 AM

PB Leather Stuff i love the smell of it. you can use it on vinyl too.

ChuckBMW3 · 12-17-2011, 11:19 AM

Chemical Guys leather conditioner. Has that perfect "new car" smell!

Donny Rino · 12-18-2011, 05:16 AM

So funny I remember reading some place how toxic that "new car smell" is. All those chemicals being released into the cabin .

12-13-2011, 11:05 AM	#1
itrocks4u Colonel 615 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Maintaining the new car smell - How? Hi, I do not have leather seats but have leatherette instead. I was hoping to find a product that can help restore the 'new car smell'. Would you recommend any specific product? I was thinking of purchasing Zaino Z9 or Zaino Z10, but I don't know if that would work well on leatherette. Any help will be highly appreciated.
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vapore0n Captain 40 Rep 669 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I use Z10 on my seats, dash, and door trims. Works great, has uv protectant, and smell great!
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itrocks4u Colonel 615 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Does it matter if its leather or leatherette?
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dday Captain 33 Rep 856 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 335 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	Only way to get new car smell would be to spray some fake new car smell scent, and that generally doesn't work that well. In short...you can't.
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Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	German cars have quite a unique aroma that is quite distinct. I like it. The leather has a lot to do with it. Keep it clean and the smell will take care of itself.
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12-15-2011, 10:00 AM	#6
335BBS Brigadier General 55 Rep 3,606 Posts Drives: 2009 335 coupe. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	For leather I use Mothers leather cleaner followed by Mothers leather conditioner. Smells/feels awesome for weeks.
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Hasek9339 Lieutenant 48 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (2)	My car Is over 2 years old and it still smells like new I use BMW leather conditioner to keep the new car leather smell! or maybe its because I only have 8,000 miles!
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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	dont eat in it dont sit in it sweaty from the gym dont step in dog poo and get in it dont leave a lot of worn clothes in it dont leave shoes in it leave windows up majority of the time vacuum once a week whether its dirty or not condition the leatherette regularly dont leave it in the sun dont drive around others who dont care about your car dont leave opened drinks in the car clean up spills right away
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12-16-2011, 08:08 AM	#11
Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	chemical guys leather conditioner works and has a good leather smell never used the Zaino stuff, although I hear is smells good 303 wont give you the smell, but it does protect (might be a bit slippery though)
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12-17-2011, 07:58 AM	#13
twinturboa51 Captain 20 Rep 637 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	PB Leather Stuff i love the smell of it. you can use it on vinyl too. __________________
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ChuckBMW3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 433 Posts Drives: f30 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Chemical Guys leather conditioner. Has that perfect "new car" smell! __________________ f30 335i: Current e92 335i: Sold 10/29/2015 e90 328i: Sold 12/7/2013
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12-18-2011, 05:16 AM	#15
Donny Rino Private First Class 3 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: westchester ny iTrader: (0)	So funny I remember reading some place how toxic that "new car smell" is. All those chemicals being released into the cabin .
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