[satz]

I noticed there's almost no leather smell on my car now (black vernasca leather). I know it wasn't very strong when new, but now there's nothing.

Strangely a friend's X3 with exactly same interior, and similar age/mileage has a much stronger leather smell.

On an older car I tried Zaino Z10 that's supposed to restore leather smell, but the smell was a bit 'fake'.

Separately, recently climbed into another friend's new Volvo XC60 and it smelled deliciously like an expensive new leather suite.....

[mariocaz]

Buy this one, you will love it, the smell is awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys...motive&sr=1-12

If u want u can buy the cleaner too or the kit of both (is the one I have), very recommend it.

[satz]

Thanks mariocaz!

[mariocaz]

You are welcome bro

[MJE60]

Originally Posted by mariocaz

Buy this one, you will love it, the smell is awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys...motive&sr=1-12

If u want u can buy the cleaner too or the kit of both (is the one I have), very recommend it.

Totally agree, conditioning seats a few times a year also protects the leather and keeps it looking great.

[rob175]

Here's another vote for Zano. Also an extra tip......after you condition the leather seats with the Zano take the cloth you used to rub the seats, fold it and place it under the drivers seat.....gives the entire interior that new car leather smell for weeks!

[garz747]

Lexol is another one that is excellent.

[chassis]

Originally Posted by satz

I noticed there's almost no leather smell on my car now (black vernasca leather). I know it wasn't very strong when new, but now there's nothing.

Strangely a friend's X3 with exactly same interior, and similar age/mileage has a much stronger leather smell.

On an older car I tried Zaino Z10 that's supposed to restore leather smell, but the smell was a bit 'fake'.

Separately, recently climbed into another friend's new Volvo XC60 and it smelled deliciously like an expensive new leather suite.....

My wife’s 2018 with mocha Vernasca smells like new leather, 2.5 years and 20k miles from new. Aroma might vary with dye/color. Do you use a scent in the air registers? Do you wear cologne? Do you shampoo the vehicle carpet?

[satz]

Originally Posted by chassis

My wife’s 2018 with mocha Vernasca smells like new leather, 2.5 years and 20k miles from new. Aroma might vary with dye/color. Do you use a scent in the air registers? Do you wear cologne? Do you shampoo the vehicle carpet?

I have the black vernasca. I do wear some cologne but not enough that it should transfer to the leather.
No scent in air registers, no smoking, no food.
No shampoo on carpets, nor any chemicals to clean the dash, etc.
Usually for the leather I use just warm water, maybe a little face soap (like Dove) and then wipe it off.

I've tried Zaino and Lexol before and didn't really like the after smell. Also I think Lexol left the leather shiny, not matte.

I might try the Chem Guys

cheers

[mariocaz]

The one of the chemical guys is the best

[chassis]

Chemicals are not needed to clean the seats and trim, unless obviously stained or soiled with tar, wax, or large quantity of grease.

I use a microfiber towel damp with water to clean the seats and hard trim. That’s all.

Cleaning products are as much placebos as anything else. They have a nice color and aroma, to give the user an illusion of “working”.

Use water only, unless in the very rare instance of major incident that requires a solvent other than water. Water is a strong solvent, not everyone knows this.

[Fast400]

Don't fart while driving...