anyone regret oyster interior?

BigJake · 06-05-2012, 10:41 AM

Love the color, but man, looks like it would be tough to keep clean.

Chalky White · 06-05-2012, 11:45 AM

I had a loaner x3 for two weeks with Oyster. It looks nice when clean, but I found that it easily gets dirty and it also took on some of the blue from my jeans.

April1 · 06-05-2012, 12:23 PM

I have it on my X3 for last one year, it's shining and smelling like new. I have no kids or pets. I maintain my car well to a spotless finish.

FX3OK · 06-05-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by April1

I have it on my X3 for last one year, it's shining and smelling like new. I have no kids or pets. I maintain my car well to a spotless finish.

You're an anomaly.

April1 · 06-05-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FX3OK

You're an anomaly.

I just wanted to reply that it's obvious that white gets apparently dirtier quickly compared to dark colors and the only way to enjoy fresh looks of whites is if you can and have will to maintain it well within the environment you have.

terrytnt · 06-05-2012, 02:30 PM

I have Oyster with Carbon Black Metallic - fabulous combination! YES, any light interior will require more care. Depending on your occupation (I'm usually driving in relatively nice clothes) and level of fastidiousness (I wash/ clean my car weekly), determines you chances of keeping oyster always looking nice. I received the car in early February... with NO PROBLEMS.

Bustofa · 06-05-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FX3OK

You're an anomaly.

No he isn't!

nonagon · 06-05-2012, 02:51 PM

I also have oyster and really like it. It just requires a wipe down every month or so.

mibmwx3 · 06-05-2012, 02:54 PM

Love the oyster! But then it's usually just me and my bichon who sits on a blanket.

plymjack · 06-05-2012, 03:05 PM

We have the Oyster with AW exterior - looks fab... easy to keep clean ( we spray protector every month or so.)

clarka@csolve.net · 06-05-2012, 08:04 PM

It has been easy to maintain and looks great; I would choose oyster interior again!

brissim · 06-05-2012, 08:20 PM

I'm with many of the people here - easy to look after. I would have absolutely no hesitation in choosing the Oyster interior again. It just simply looks so much more classy than the boring black. All it takes is a wipe down probably about 1-2 weekly and we regularly have dogs in the car. I will say however that yes it does mark easier than the lighter-colour leathers we have had in our Volvos. Always keep a box of moist wipes in the glovebox for any accidents (but have always done that).

Tony

bigblackwolf · 06-05-2012, 08:45 PM

I have oyster with mineral silver exterior. Nice combination.
I dont take special care of the oyster leather, apart from a quick weekly cleaning, and it looks good. Have 6000km.
My previous car had black leather seats, and that was more difficult because dust shows up very fast on the black surface.

ReturnZero · 06-06-2012, 03:30 AM

What kinds of cleaners have you guys been using with it? I figured after a while I would get some leatherique and just use that every few months, but other than blue-jeans I'm pretty clean and not too worried. I had Ivory leather in my 03 Range Rover and it started to wear a bit after ~75k miles, but nothing terrible.

dfcoelho · 06-06-2012, 05:32 AM

Hi, I have Oyster Leatherette/Cloth combination and I use an interior cleaning foam from Berner (Ref. 5014 168979) for cleaning everything, from dash to seats. It is very easy to use, just spray it wait for 2mins or so and wipe it clean with a clean wet cloth. They also have a foam just for cleaning seats which also have antibacterial characteristics.

I never had the problem of jeans transfering color to the seat.

jsbos · 06-06-2012, 07:36 AM

Love Oyster Leather especially with the blue and gray colors BUT it will stain especially with dark jeans. If you only wear light color cotton pants, you'll be fine.

ATX78703 · 06-06-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jsbos

Love Oyster Leather especially with the blue and gray colors BUT it will stain especially with dark jeans. If you only wear light color cotton pants, you'll be fine.

I have not gotten color stain from blue jeans, but I have gotten a dark black stain on the side of the seats from the seatbelts. But it goes away with soapy water + leather conditioner

Bimar · 06-06-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dfcoelho

Hi, I have Oyster Leatherette/Cloth combination and I use an interior cleaning foam from Berner (Ref. 5014 168979) for cleaning everything, from dash to seats. It is very easy to use, just spray it wait for 2mins or so and wipe it clean with a clean wet cloth. They also have a foam just for cleaning seats which also have antibacterial characteristics.

I never had the problem of jeans transfering color to the seat.

Hi I would like to see the oyster/ cloth combi photos. Jeans don't transfer to the cloth?

Bustofa · 06-06-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jsbos

Love Oyster Leather especially with the blue and gray colors BUT it will stain especially with dark jeans. If you only wear light color cotton pants, you'll be fine.

Any transfer of blue colouring from jeans wipes right off very easily with leather wipes. No problem.
One benefit, if that's the right word, of the Oyster is that the contrasting stitching is dark and doesn't show the muck. I would have thought that the light contrasting stitching on the dark leathers might get grubby in time.

Mingstar88 · 06-06-2012, 06:53 PM

i have the black, wish i got the oyster......i still think long term black is better

welkerbrads · 06-06-2012, 09:15 PM

I have the oyster as well it is a year old. Love it. I wash my car once a week and take a damp towel and just wipe it down. The oyster doesn't get any dirtyer than the darker colors because you can not see it, but it gets dirty. Probably gets dirty because you never wipe it off because you don't think it gets dirty. I am like earlier comments it does look richer.

KingX · 06-07-2012, 12:22 AM

Well it's only been a whole month

with it but it's easy to keep clean so far. Cleaned and conditioned it on the first day and since then just perfect

06-05-2012, 10:41 AM	#1
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Chalky White Private First Class 14 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2006 e90, 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I had a loaner x3 for two weeks with Oyster. It looks nice when clean, but I found that it easily gets dirty and it also took on some of the blue from my jeans. __________________ 12/5/13 PCD Delivery of X3 3.5i, Alpine, Chestnut, Premium, Tech, Heated Seats, BMW Apps 2006 325i, Sparkling, Grey, Xenons, Premium, Heated, Comfort (SOLD)
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April1 Love All 170 Rep 740 Posts Drives: X3 28i 2011 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	I have it on my X3 for last one year, it's shining and smelling like new. I have no kids or pets. I maintain my car well to a spotless finish.
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06-05-2012, 02:30 PM	#6
terrytnt Private 31 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i M/DHP Carbon Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yardley, PA iTrader: (0)	I have Oyster with Carbon Black Metallic - fabulous combination! YES, any light interior will require more care. Depending on your occupation (I'm usually driving in relatively nice clothes) and level of fastidiousness (I wash/ clean my car weekly), determines you chances of keeping oyster always looking nice. I received the car in early February... with NO PROBLEMS.
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06-05-2012, 02:51 PM	#8
nonagon Captain 113 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayenne GTS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	I also have oyster and really like it. It just requires a wipe down every month or so.
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06-05-2012, 02:54 PM	#9
mibmwx3 Private First Class 10 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	No regrets. Love the oyster! But then it's usually just me and my bichon who sits on a blanket.
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06-05-2012, 03:05 PM	#10
plymjack Nuclear Chief of the Watch 120 Rep 637 Posts Drives: X3 (F25) 2.0D, i3 BEV Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Plymouth, UK iTrader: (0)	We have the Oyster with AW exterior - looks fab... easy to keep clean ( we spray protector every month or so.) __________________ BMW i3 (BEV) 2014. . Capparis White. . Park Assist, Comfort Access, Enhanced USB BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE 2017. . . . Oyster Leather . . 8 Speed Servotronic. .RFTs. . Electric Seats Canon 70D 500mm, 85mm, 40mm, 24mm Sony QX10 & GoPro Hero 3
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06-05-2012, 08:04 PM	#11
clarka@csolve.net Private 22 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 with M Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	It has been easy to maintain and looks great; I would choose oyster interior again! __________________ 2011 X3 M-Sport Vermillion Red/Oyster Interior
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06-05-2012, 08:20 PM	#12
brissim Lieutenant 86 Rep 510 Posts Drives: X3 30d (2011 F25) - now sold Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm with many of the people here - easy to look after. I would have absolutely no hesitation in choosing the Oyster interior again. It just simply looks so much more classy than the boring black. All it takes is a wipe down probably about 1-2 weekly and we regularly have dogs in the car. I will say however that yes it does mark easier than the lighter-colour leathers we have had in our Volvos. Always keep a box of moist wipes in the glovebox for any accidents (but have always done that). Tony
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06-05-2012, 08:45 PM	#13
bigblackwolf Private 7 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	I have oyster with mineral silver exterior. Nice combination. I dont take special care of the oyster leather, apart from a quick weekly cleaning, and it looks good. Have 6000km. My previous car had black leather seats, and that was more difficult because dust shows up very fast on the black surface.
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06-06-2012, 03:30 AM	#14
ReturnZero First Lieutenant 45 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (1)	What kinds of cleaners have you guys been using with it? I figured after a while I would get some leatherique and just use that every few months, but other than blue-jeans I'm pretty clean and not too worried. I had Ivory leather in my 03 Range Rover and it started to wear a bit after ~75k miles, but nothing terrible.
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06-06-2012, 05:32 AM	#15
dfcoelho Enlisted Member 6 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '11X3(F25)2.0dA,'13 3(F30)2.0d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lisboa iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have Oyster Leatherette/Cloth combination and I use an interior cleaning foam from Berner (Ref. 5014 168979) for cleaning everything, from dash to seats. It is very easy to use, just spray it wait for 2mins or so and wipe it clean with a clean wet cloth. They also have a foam just for cleaning seats which also have antibacterial characteristics. I never had the problem of jeans transfering color to the seat.
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06-06-2012, 07:36 AM	#16
jsbos Private 0 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Love Oyster Leather especially with the blue and gray colors BUT it will stain especially with dark jeans. If you only wear light color cotton pants, you'll be fine.
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06-06-2012, 06:53 PM	#20
Mingstar88 First Lieutenant 78 Rep 390 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	i have the black, wish i got the oyster......i still think long term black is better
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06-06-2012, 09:15 PM	#21
welkerbrads Private First Class 10 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2011 white X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cape girardeau mo iTrader: (0)	I have the oyster as well it is a year old. Love it. I wash my car once a week and take a damp towel and just wipe it down. The oyster doesn't get any dirtyer than the darker colors because you can not see it, but it gets dirty. Probably gets dirty because you never wipe it off because you don't think it gets dirty. I am like earlier comments it does look richer.
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06-07-2012, 12:22 AM	#22
KingX Unregistered 14 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 M-Sport 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest, USA iTrader: (0)	Well it's only been a whole month with it but it's easy to keep clean so far. Cleaned and conditioned it on the first day and since then just perfect __________________ 2013 F25 X3 35i M-Sport [Black Sapphire/Oyster/Wave Wood: ZPP/ZTP/ZCW/ZCX/ZDH/ZPS/ZMP/6NR]
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