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How to Care For New Leather Interior

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I just purchased a new 2021 X5 with Ivory White Vernasca leather interior. What should I do to protect the leather from stains and keep it conditioned?
 
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What is Vernasca Leather?
Vernasca leather is not a premium quality or high-grade leather. It’s one of their low-end leather alternatives. The Vernasca Leather is made from genuine leather that has been stamped with artificial grains on its surface.

The Vernasca leather surface is also covered with heavy-duty finishes and dyes that make its cleaning and maintenance a lot easier when compared to Merino.

Pros of Vernasca Leather:
  1. Vernasca is less expensive.
  2. It requires very little care to maintain.
  3. It’s quite durable.
  4. The artificial coatings make it more resistant to water.
  5. It’s a very common BMW leather.
Cons of Vernasca Leather:
  1. It comes from low-grade hides.
  2. It may crease or wrinkle easily.
  3. It’s heavily coated so the soft natural feel of leather is eroded.
  4. Vernasca is more susceptible to dye transfer from jeans.etc.