Dash and door cleaning

bstylz01 · 06-02-2015, 11:09 PM

so i have a 2007 328i bmw
happy new owner

is the dash and doors leather? or vinyl?

and what do you guys use to clean and condition it?

UncleWede · 06-03-2015, 09:40 AM

wipe with a damp rag
condition with 303 Aerospace protectant

At least that's what this weekend warrior who can't do much any more because Cali has a drought USED to do

Needbmwpartzz · 06-03-2015, 09:45 AM

Armour all"original".
My black with piano black trim interior shines beautifully after...and lasts almost a week before I need to wipe down with just a cloth then shines for another week with just one good application.

UncleWede · 06-03-2015, 05:14 PM

303 is flat, not shiny.

ccraig13 · 06-05-2015, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleWede

wipe with a damp rag
condition with 303 Aerospace protectant

At least that's what this weekend warrior who can't do much any more because Cali has a drought USED to do

That's my routine as well

Yeah, 303 leaves a matte finish.

Wolf 335 · 06-05-2015, 02:38 PM

303 Aerospace

psnt1ol · 06-05-2015, 07:57 PM

303 also doesn't attract dust as much as armor all. Best of all it drys to the touch.

Mythos · 06-06-2015, 07:59 PM

Love my 303, I bought me a gallon of it...!

B39 B58 · 06-06-2015, 10:08 PM

Einzett Cockpit Premium is a great interior cleaning product and I think it adds a little protection too. 303 doesn't do much cleaning, and I'm not sure you need it after every clean, but it adds a lot of good UV protection.

I would stay away from armorall. Their products make things shiny but I don't trust them not to degrade the vinyl in the long term.

ecamp55 · 06-16-2015, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleWede

wipe with a damp rag
condition with 303 Aerospace protectant

At least that's what this weekend warrior who can't do much any more because Cali has a drought USED to do

Yep, this is what I do

Meeni · 06-16-2015, 10:05 AM

just wipe it with a clean dry microfiber. If you really have a dirty area, use a tiny bit of water. The dashboard is molded plastic, and other trims are painted plastic, avoid using chemicals or wet rubbing on them, they can peel.

An exception is the armrests, which are leather, you can clean them with leather cleaner.

B39 B58 · 07-12-2015, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleWede

303 is flat, not shiny.

It definitely adds some shine to the surface... noticeable difference vs something like 1Z Cockpit Premium which doesn't do that at all. The 303 finish is more of a satin-look than a greasy shine though, so that's good.

Jaronbwall · 07-15-2015, 12:01 PM

It helps to clean the interior when not in direct sunlight. The leather gets really hot and it's harder to tell where you previously cleaned.

LHR · 07-20-2015, 09:53 AM

I have a 2010 335i only 4 weeks now I'm assuming same goes for me damp cloth and 303? Are the seats leather?

Jaronbwall · 08-12-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MindControl

I have a 2010 335i only 4 weeks now I'm assuming same goes for me damp cloth and 303? Are the seats leather?

I would assume the seats are leather. Only the dash, doors, and trim parts are plastic. 303 works great as well as Lexol Leather Conditioner/ Cleaners. They both leave a matte finish btw.

SHEEDI · 08-14-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SF Space Grey

Einzett Cockpit Premium is a great interior cleaning product and I think it adds a little protection too. 303 doesn't do much cleaning, and I'm not sure you need it after every clean, but it adds a lot of good UV protection.

I would stay away from armorall. Their products make things shiny but I don't trust them not to degrade the vinyl in the long term.

+1

chatoyer · 08-15-2015, 03:13 PM

Have been lately using the BMW interior cockpit cleaner. Seems gentle enough, and smells nice. Chemical Guys Inner Clean has a great citrus smell to it, and cleans prob just as well.

And Lexol on the leather, yep.

Hotbodyz · 08-16-2015, 02:55 PM

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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	just wipe it with a clean dry microfiber. If you really have a dirty area, use a tiny bit of water. The dashboard is molded plastic, and other trims are painted plastic, avoid using chemicals or wet rubbing on them, they can peel. An exception is the armrests, which are leather, you can clean them with leather cleaner.
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