[DMH-01]

Originally Posted by Guvernator

Some fantastic tips on this thread but as ever the interior never really seems to get a mention which is odd as it's the part you spend most looking but we are all posers at heart

So any pro tips on what to use to clean the faux leather that you get in most modern cars as well as all the black plastic bits?

For the leather: Gliptone Leather Cleaner and protect with Gtechniq L1.

For the plastics: Clean with an APC and dress with Espuma Dasheen or Poorboys Natural Look Dressing.

For the carpets: Clean with VP Heavy Duty Cleaner and protect with Gtechniq I1.

[tony20009]

On the rare (three times a year at most and more often twice annually) occasion I bother beyond the local car wash, I use the Zaino system.

I like it because it does make the paint look great and there seems to be something about it that makes basic road dust/dirt not stick to the car as easily.

Another option is to do a full on detailing of the car and then have Simoniz's glass based paint protection applied. That stuff is basically like Teflon for your car's paint. Literally nothing will stick to it. You'll have to contact Simoniz to find out where it's offered in the UK.

Good luck and all the best.

[Russbmw]

Originally Posted by DMH-01

For the leather: Gliptone Leather Cleaner and protect with Gtechniq L1.

For the plastics: Clean with an APC and dress with Espuma Dasheen or Poorboys Natural Look Dressing.

For the carpets: Clean with VP Heavy Duty Cleaner and protect with Gtechniq I1.

Similar for me:

For the leather: Autoglym leather cleaner and Gliptone Leather Conditioner

For the plastics: Meguairs interior detailer (leaves matt finishes matt, and gloss finishes gloss!)

I'll try your carpet cleaner suggestions on my e92 though with it's light colour, as my e46 was all black inside so carpet cleaning was easy with even cheap stuff!

[D_Boi]

What does anyone use on the tyres and wheels?

[Digitalize]

Tyres - Megs Endurance Tyre Gel
Alloys - FK1000P

[Russbmw]

Tyres - Megs Endurance Tyre Gel

get a sponge applicator and some latex gloves, the stuff's great, but farkin' 'orrible!

[Sparky68]

The Megs tyre gel is great, I use a 2" paint brush to apply it.
Also try Poorboys wheel sealer on the alloys.

[Jase 320d]

Another for megs tyre gel

I also have some autoglym foam stuff you just spray on and leave to dry, gives a better shine / black than megs endurance but doesnt last overly long (can)

[DMH-01]

Originally Posted by d_power

What does anyone use on the tyres and wheels?

Tyres - Espuma RD50 (used to use Megs which is ok)
Alloys - FK1000P

[adamroutley]

For the interior of mine I use Auto Finesse - Total2 on EVERYTHING! (I have alcantara seats). It's a multi cleaner and smells lovely!

[Jase 320d]

Airfreshener

California scents colorado cherry
+ autosmart cherry blast

[Subzero2003]

If you want some short lived stuff which makes the car look fantastic, get some Dodo Juice Red Mist. Great stuff and literally makes the part sparkle. Its great for when you just want to give the car a quick wash and make it look amazing for a week or two.

[Guvernator]

Originally Posted by DMH-01

For the leather: Gliptone Leather Cleaner and protect with Gtechniq L1.

For the plastics: Clean with an APC and dress with Espuma Dasheen or Poorboys Natural Look Dressing.

For the carpets: Clean with VP Heavy Duty Cleaner and protect with Gtechniq I1.

Originally Posted by Russbmw

Similar for me:

For the leather: Autoglym leather cleaner and Gliptone Leather Conditioner

For the plastics: Meguairs interior detailer (leaves matt finishes matt, and gloss finishes gloss!)

I'll try your carpet cleaner suggestions on my e92 though with it's light colour, as my e46 was all black inside so carpet cleaning was easy with even cheap stuff!

Thanks for the tips, any suggestions on the best place to get all this lovely cleaning stuff? My local Halfords just isn't cutting it.

[Sparky68]

Cleanyourcar.co.uk

[DMH-01]

Originally Posted by Guvernator

Thanks for the tips, any suggestions on the best place to get all this lovely cleaning stuff? My local Halfords just isn't cutting it.

i4detailing, Clean Your Car, Elite Car Care

[Russbmw]

CYC is my favourite I must admit.