[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by pizza240

Silverstone is significantly lighter, so if you wear denim, I might suggest to steer away from it.

Again, I ask why? Is an hour invested to coat the seats followed by a 10-15 minute cleaning every 30-60 days too much maintenance to have the seats that you want?

That's really all it takes. If that.

[Joachim]

Cleaning Silverstone on-the fly (f.e. on vacation):
Use un-perfumed, only slightly greased baby tissues (the cheapest ones with the attribute "ultra sensitive" contain least unwanted ingredients). After all, leather is skin - or at least it remembers having been, and reacts accordingly.

[DTMfan]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

There have been multiple threads on this:

1. Those who have never owned it and think it's difficult to keep clean based on their guesses.
2. Those who have owned it and it's too much work.
3. Those who have owned it and think the slight extra maintenance is worth it.


Count me firmly in camp 3. Not Silverstone, but ivory so even more opportunity for dirt but had the car 4 months and the seats are fine. Yes, they pick up dirt / jean marks on the outer bolsters. But I have them coated with Colourlock Leather Shield and it literally wipes off with a damp microfiber. I tend to clean my seats every 45 days or so anyway and it's not a bother.

So...absolutely ZERO regrets.

Id like to think I can be in camp 3. I keep hearing about Colourlock leather shield. Is this used after the ceramic initial application? If so what ceramic product did you use?

[jbirb305]

Originally Posted by DTMfan

How does that work? Do I just go through my sales associate and they can install it when the transport ship hits the NA port? Sorry for newb question, but new to bmw delivery process.

yeah your sales associate should be able to provide you with a list of port installed options you can add to the car (includes spoiler, side skirts, front lip, dash cam, arm rest, etc). I opted for dash cam and alcantara arm rest. The options are installed at the VDC at the US port prior to being shipped to the dealer.

[vlo]

I have the SS interior with about 10k miles. Although 6k of this was done on a cross country road trip over a 5ish days so significantly less wear and tear than a commuted 10k miles. I’ve cleaned it maybe 3 times and used the colourlock stuff. Still looks new. Cleans relatively easy so far but it’s been winter. Let’s see once it warms up and I start rock climbing and mountain biking… I’m thinking it won’t like the orange moon dust.

I do like the color but did not spec it myself. Would have gone with orange or tartufo. But if I absolutely loved SS I’d go with that and deal with the consequences.

Didn’t realize there was ceramic for leather.. any recommendations?

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by DTMfan

Id like to think I can be in camp 3. I keep hearing about Colourlock leather shield. Is this used after the ceramic initial application? If so what ceramic product did you use?

No, the leather shield is used in place of a ceramic.

[Vectors2final]

I've had SS twice and didn't regret it either time.

With the proper maintenance routine, it isn't hard to keep up with. I didn't get it this time because I'm on a brown leather kick.

[FC4]

You either could fuss about and be super careful every time you use the car, or you could enjoy it worry-free. An afternoon's work can literally turn an interior brand new even from bad shape, so why stress over it.

[TDWP]

Picking up Ivory White interior after swapping from Black. Just going to coat it like the above people said and clean it as needed. Nothing wrong with black but no reason with all the products out there to live life scared of SS/Ivory/Fiona/Orange

[RichardGM4]

I use these two products - first one to protect, second to clean grubby marks if needed:

1. Gtechniq Leather Protector. L1 Leather Guard
https://amzn.eu/d/7q8jOK9

2. Furniture Clinic Liquid Leather Degreaser
https://amzn.eu/d/7HTYoFR

[pizza240]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Again, I ask why? Is an hour invested to coat the seats followed by a 10-15 minute cleaning every 30-60 days too much maintenance to have the seats that you want?

That's really all it takes. If that.

It’s just my opinion. I’m one to like things with minimal maintenance. Some people might feel the same way or they’ll be comforted knowing that a bit of maintenance every couple of months couple of months is all that’s needed. Not me. Realistically, I shouldn’t have bought a black car!

[/ / / M3]

Originally Posted by forcefed

Yup kinda wish i got a darker color, gotta clean the seats every month. Orange goes much better with iomg but you'll still need to clean it.

Orange isn't too bad in my experience. Nothing like white or light grey.

[/ / / M3]

Originally Posted by DFW_M

I had AR + SS for 9+ months, 5000 miles, playing tennis every day, kids occasionally in, clients and colleagues in every now and then.
NEVER cleaned the seats, not even once.
They looked brand new the day I turned the car in…

I find this difficult to believe. Every BMW with silverstone interior that I've seen in dealer showrooms had dirty looking seats. We are talking about brand new cars that sit in the show room and aren't even driven. Just customers getting in and out.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by FC4

You either could fuss about and be super careful every time you use the car, or you could enjoy it worry-free. An afternoon's work can literally turn an interior brand new even from bad shape, so why stress over it.

Exactly. This is why I used a good protection product on my Ivory interior and don't think about it twice.

As was said above, too many good products out there to worry about not getting the interior you want. Besides....black shows dirt too..

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by / / / M3

Orange isn't too bad in my experience. Nothing like white or light grey.

How many white or light grey interiors have you owned?

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by / / / M3

I find this difficult to believe. Every BMW with silverstone interior that I've seen in dealer showrooms had dirty looking seats. We are talking about brand new cars that sit in the show room and aren't even driven. Just customers getting in and out.

Mine is at BMW of Grapevine, check unit out

[BrooklynGreyM3]

I had ordered black interior but always wanted SS too. So I changed my order at the last minute and don't regret it. I had my interior ceramic coated like others on here. My interior is 2 years old on my G80 and it still looks and feels new. I only perform maintenance about every other month and it's just a quick wipe down. My G80 is also my daily driver and I also take it on long trips.

[MT6]

I ordered black interior it contrasts well with IOMG with black 826 Wheels and black brake calipers

[Hendo741]

I have SS and wouldn't order it again. It sounds good in theory, but i think its a pain. I do the majority of work on my car, and often change tires and/or pads for track and autocross events, and will usually just change clothes after working on the car before i get in to move it and take it for a test spin.

[Needsdecaf]

Real world example:

This is my wife's Cayenne with the Chalk / Graphite Blue interior. It has a coating on the seats. This seat has not been cleaned in easily 3 months (shame on me). Chalk is lighter than Silverstone. BTW, the phone really exaggerates how dirty this was. It was not that noticeable to the naked eye.

Cleaned today with Colourlock Mild Cleaner and the included sponge, plus a microfiber. This cleaning took....2 maybe 3 minutes?

This is how easy it is to keep up with even a neglected seat.