what do you guys use to clean the interior and leatherette?

bmwonbrembos · 08-22-2010, 08:15 PM

what type of products do you guys generally use to clean the plastics inside of your cars and the leatherette?

d33v00n3h · 08-22-2010, 08:31 PM

I use the interior cleaner that they sell at the dealer.

Krells · 08-22-2010, 08:37 PM

For light cleaning I use a damp cloth but for heavy stuff I use an all purpose cleaner. For protectant I use 303 aerospace protectant.

jopa489 · 08-22-2010, 09:01 PM

303 Aerospace is great for plastics, trim, and leatherette.

z4ps · 08-22-2010, 11:30 PM

Einszett Cockpit
Einszett Leather Care 'Lederpflege'

WingZeroX5 · 08-22-2010, 11:47 PM

armorall

edelossantos · 08-23-2010, 01:52 AM

Klasse Cleaner/Protectant

MassBimmer · 08-23-2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jopa489

303 Aerospace is great for plastics, trim, and leatherette.

Is it dual purpose? i.e. cleans and protects

fisherbln · 08-23-2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Is it dual purpose? i.e. cleans and protects

Yes. It is a cleaner and it has a UV protectant.

jopa489 · 08-23-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Is it dual purpose? i.e. cleans and protects

As said above, yes. 303 offer UV protection and leaves plastics looking new (as opposed to dressed) when applied correctly. None of the greasy look you get with Armorall.

SLCGoonski · 08-23-2010, 08:41 PM

leatherette...hmmm...a hose?

I kid, I kid.

Bagelfast · 08-24-2010, 03:48 PM

FOr usual dusting and cleaning, i just use a damp microfiber..

Raff10 · 08-24-2010, 05:59 PM

I use the MF towel i used to dry my car (because it is damp) on the plastics. Today I just purchased the leather care kit from BMW and im not exactly sure how frequently I should use it. And on the glass either the damp MF towel or an ammonia free glass cleaner

MrDummy · 10-15-2010, 09:10 AM

Do you guys know if the whiteness that appears between the leatherette cracks is dirt or actually the color wearing off? I am referring to a black interior.

THANKS

dday · 10-15-2010, 09:23 AM

Einszett Cockpit for dash and plastics, don't have leatherette so can't help you there.

UncleWede · 10-15-2010, 10:33 AM

between the cracks it's usually dried salts, i.e. dried sweat. Damp MF should get rid of it.

I don't think 303 is a true "cleaner" although your ette will be cleanre because you used a moist towel to wipe the 303 on there.

MrDummy · 10-18-2010, 11:58 AM

^^ thank you I will try warm water with MF cloth to see if it goes away. It just makes my armrest and mainly my steering wheel look like its from a 20 year old car and also nasty.

I will report back how that worked.

MrDummy · 10-20-2010, 01:18 PM

Update:

Worked Great guys thanks again, my steering wheel and armrest look like NEW, an I thought I was stuck with that dull aged look.

PS just used warm water and MF towel to wash and dry.

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d33v00n3h First Lieutenant 13 Rep 322 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles 818 iTrader: (9)	I use the interior cleaner that they sell at the dealer. __________________ E90 Jet Black 330i \|Sport & Premium Pkg\|19” VMR v710’s\|Carbon Fiber Roundels\|Lux 5.1\|Black Line Taillights\|Euphoria 6k Lights\|M Steering Wheel\|JB Headlight Reflector Covers\|Carbon Fiber Grill\|Dæos Daytime Angel Eyes\|Hardwired V1\|Euro Fog Switch\|15% Tints\|Carbon Fiber Pedals\|Carbon Wrapped Interior
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Krells Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	For light cleaning I use a damp cloth but for heavy stuff I use an all purpose cleaner. For protectant I use 303 aerospace protectant.
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	303 Aerospace is great for plastics, trim, and leatherette. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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z4ps Lieutenant 28 Rep 507 Posts Drives: F32 M4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (13)	Einszett Cockpit Einszett Leather Care 'Lederpflege'
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edelossantos EDS328i 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 328i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Klasse Cleaner/Protectant
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SLCGoonski Brigadier General 58 Rep 4,221 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Estoril MSport Wagon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (4)	leatherette...hmmm...a hose? I kid, I kid. __________________ SLC Goonski 14 F31 MSport Wagon 08 335i e90...sold
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08-24-2010, 03:48 PM	#12
Bagelfast Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	FOr usual dusting and cleaning, i just use a damp microfiber..
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Raff10 Private 1 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2013 135is (2008 335xi coupe) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I use the MF towel i used to dry my car (because it is damp) on the plastics. Today I just purchased the leather care kit from BMW and im not exactly sure how frequently I should use it. And on the glass either the damp MF towel or an ammonia free glass cleaner
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MrDummy →сяuisiиg iи му вмш← 66 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Unemployment Capitol of America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	Do you guys know if the whiteness that appears between the leatherette cracks is dirt or actually the color wearing off? I am referring to a black interior. THANKS __________________ SuPerMoD @ MassMonsterz.com A "Happy" Owner of a Metallic Space Gray 2010 BMW 328i ProGaMeR on the XboX 360
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dday Captain 33 Rep 856 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 335 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	Einszett Cockpit for dash and plastics, don't have leatherette so can't help you there.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 17998 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	between the cracks it's usually dried salts, i.e. dried sweat. Damp MF should get rid of it. I don't think 303 is a true "cleaner" although your ette will be cleanre because you used a moist towel to wipe the 303 on there.
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10-18-2010, 11:58 AM	#17
MrDummy →сяuisiиg iи му вмш← 66 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Unemployment Capitol of America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	^^ thank you I will try warm water with MF cloth to see if it goes away. It just makes my armrest and mainly my steering wheel look like its from a 20 year old car and also nasty. I will report back how that worked. __________________ SuPerMoD @ MassMonsterz.com A "Happy" Owner of a Metallic Space Gray 2010 BMW 328i ProGaMeR on the XboX 360
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