Question from a Novice on Interior Care

BMW786 · 08-28-2005, 12:43 PM

Hello...
Can someone please recommend some good products on cleaning the interior of the car? I have Aluminum trim with black leatherette. I used some Armor all wipes yesterday and something called Vinylex and it left oil-like streaks!! What should I use for the Aluminum trim, the black leatherette, and the dashboard (is the dashboard made of some kind of rubber?)

Thanks.

tima · 08-28-2005, 05:18 PM

Vinylex is fine for the dash and interior bits. Don't use too much, and buff off excess after a few minutes. I avoid Armor All. Can't say about the aluminum trim ... try distilled water.
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puck724 · 09-18-2005, 05:27 PM

i was wondering this too...so armor-all wouldnt be the best to use on the interior? anyone else have ideas on the cleaning the alumminum?

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-18-2005, 09:34 PM

try Meguiar's vinyl/rubber protectant, non greasy. Vinelex is also good. I do not like armor all myself. Not sure about the alum trim (I have wood). If coated, some car wax might work, if non-coated some metal/aluminum polish, just some ideas.

puck724 · 09-19-2005, 02:19 AM

ill look into that...at least i know where to start now...haha

nick0 · 09-19-2005, 07:05 PM

Poorboy's Natural Look is perfect for the dashboard and all the vinyl areas. It adds a nice matte sheen that makes the car look NEW, and by new I mean straight from the dealer new.

I've heard good things about Spinneybeck leather conditioner, but I personally use Zaino. Spinneybeck is definitely next on my list.

For the trim, I'd definitely recommend plexus, a plastic polisher and protector to prevent those swirls in your wood trim. In addition, you can use plexus for the clear plastic and tint in your car.

As for overall interior detailing, make the Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer a MUST on your list--it works for everything: vinyl, leather, trim, plastic, etc.

Hope this helps you out!

335I talian Stallion NJ · 11-27-2006, 06:37 PM

This post is almost a year old.... does anyone have any updated products that they are using or found something that works better to clean the vinyl/rubber of the dash and doors?

:rocks:

espo · 11-28-2006, 10:41 AM

Meguires makes an interior quick detailer that works pretty nice. I've been using the Sonus version of that and like it. You can use it everywhere in the interior. It even says including leather, but I have the Zanio products (Z-9 and Z-10) to handle that.

DPritchett · 11-28-2006, 11:52 AM

+1 on the Meguiar's Quick Interior Detailer, but it apparently has limited UV protection qualities.

Zaino Z-10 works well on the dash, etc. even though they are not leather. Smells good, and leaves the matte finish intact.

BMW786 · 12-04-2006, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335I talian Stallion NJ

This post is almost a year old....

Thank you for giving my thread a new lease on life.

oh wait, I think it has started to die off again...damn!

picus · 12-04-2006, 06:15 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21064

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BMW786 Lieutenant 30 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	Question from a Novice on Interior Care Hello... Can someone please recommend some good products on cleaning the interior of the car? I have Aluminum trim with black leatherette. I used some Armor all wipes yesterday and something called Vinylex and it left oil-like streaks!! What should I use for the Aluminum trim, the black leatherette, and the dashboard (is the dashboard made of some kind of rubber?) Thanks.
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tima Custom User Title 17 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Vinylex is fine for the dash and interior bits. Don't use too much, and buff off excess after a few minutes. I avoid Armor All. Can't say about the aluminum trim ... try distilled water. . __________________ tima get off the phone and drive
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 102 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i was wondering this too...so armor-all wouldnt be the best to use on the interior? anyone else have ideas on the cleaning the alumminum? __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	try Meguiar's vinyl/rubber protectant, non greasy. Vinelex is also good. I do not like armor all myself. Not sure about the alum trim (I have wood). If coated, some car wax might work, if non-coated some metal/aluminum polish, just some ideas.
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 102 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	ill look into that...at least i know where to start now...haha __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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nick0 New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Poorboy's Natural Look is perfect for the dashboard and all the vinyl areas. It adds a nice matte sheen that makes the car look NEW, and by new I mean straight from the dealer new. I've heard good things about Spinneybeck leather conditioner, but I personally use Zaino. Spinneybeck is definitely next on my list. For the trim, I'd definitely recommend plexus, a plastic polisher and protector to prevent those swirls in your wood trim. In addition, you can use plexus for the clear plastic and tint in your car. As for overall interior detailing, make the Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer a MUST on your list--it works for everything: vinyl, leather, trim, plastic, etc. Hope this helps you out!
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335I talian Stallion NJ Captain 59 Rep 731 Posts Drives: 04 Z4 3.0I Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	This post is almost a year old.... does anyone have any updated products that they are using or found something that works better to clean the vinyl/rubber of the dash and doors? :rocks:
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espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	Meguires makes an interior quick detailer that works pretty nice. I've been using the Sonus version of that and like it. You can use it everywhere in the interior. It even says including leather, but I have the Zanio products (Z-9 and Z-10) to handle that. __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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DPritchett Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	+1 on the Meguiar's Quick Interior Detailer, but it apparently has limited UV protection qualities. Zaino Z-10 works well on the dash, etc. even though they are not leather. Smells good, and leaves the matte finish intact. __________________ 2011 528i Space Gray - Black - Light Wood Trim 2006 325xi \|SG - Terra - Walnut \| Steptronic \| Premium Package - Nav \| Zenon Adaptive Headlights \| Blacklines; iPod Adapter
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