Prevent black rear parcel shelf (rear deck) from fading

psubmw · 08-11-2018, 06:41 PM

My 2011's rear deck is faded to light purple. I have a new deck to put in but I'm wondering if there's a uv protectant to help prevent it from fading in the future.

I may do tint, but in case I don't, I want to apply a fabric uv protectant. Has anyone used anything they recommend?

biz77 · 08-13-2018, 12:47 PM

I just spent this past weekend replacing the parcel tray in my 2011 for the very same reason. The only product that I can think of is 303 Fabric Guard: https://www.autogeek.net/303fabricguard.html

Personally I'm heading to the window tinter.

mantis · 08-13-2018, 05:16 PM

i just noticed this in my 2011 e90 as well, looks like im about to order new tray as well.

hate to tint my car, but guess it needs a lil uv protection, will also try that fabric guard

mantis · 08-13-2018, 05:21 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Wa...B8CR0HNY1XZRHTfound this fabric guard looks better than that boat stuff.

mantis · 08-13-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by psubmw

My 2011's rear deck is faded to light purple. I have a new deck to put in but I'm wondering if there's a uv protectant to help prevent it from fading in the future.

I may do tint, but in case I don't, I want to apply a fabric uv protectant. Has anyone used anything they recommend?

did you happen to have the part number for the rear deck?

BrazyN54 · 08-14-2018, 12:35 AM

Unfortunately, you’ll need tint to prevent it from fading. You can get the lightest tint and it’s protective ability will be better than any spray uv protectant in the long run.

mantis · 08-14-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BrazyN54

Unfortunately, you’ll need tint to prevent it from fading. You can get the lightest tint and it’s protective ability will be better than any spray uv protectant in the long run.

yeah im kinda planning on it now, can trade work with a shop neighbor to get whatever tint i want. leaning towards a colored tint.

zhp43867 · 09-02-2018, 01:28 AM

All of my previous BMWs have had a faded deck. My current deck is as black as when new (built and delivered in 05). It has Llumar ceramic tint. Get tint to prevent fade. There are 99% UV blocking tint that is invisible as well (Llumar Air 80) to the eye if you do not like the look of tint.

psubmw · 09-02-2018, 05:35 AM

I signed up for tint while my car is at the paint protection film guy. Thank you everyone for the help.

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psubmw Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delaware iTrader: (2)	Prevent black rear parcel shelf (rear deck) from fading My 2011's rear deck is faded to light purple. I have a new deck to put in but I'm wondering if there's a uv protectant to help prevent it from fading in the future. I may do tint, but in case I don't, I want to apply a fabric uv protectant. Has anyone used anything they recommend?
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biz77 Captain 216 Rep 633 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (4)	I just spent this past weekend replacing the parcel tray in my 2011 for the very same reason. The only product that I can think of is 303 Fabric Guard: https://www.autogeek.net/303fabricguard.html Personally I'm heading to the window tinter.
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mantis Captain 279 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: May 2016 Location: socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 [5.50]	i just noticed this in my 2011 e90 as well, looks like im about to order new tray as well. hate to tint my car, but guess it needs a lil uv protection, will also try that fabric guard
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08-13-2018, 05:21 PM	#4
mantis Captain 279 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: May 2016 Location: socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 [5.50]	https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Wa...B8CR0HNY1XZRHTfound this fabric guard looks better than that boat stuff.
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08-14-2018, 12:35 AM	#6
BrazyN54 New Member 13 Rep 20 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately, you’ll need tint to prevent it from fading. You can get the lightest tint and it’s protective ability will be better than any spray uv protectant in the long run.
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09-02-2018, 01:28 AM	#8
zhp43867 Ohhai 20 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Redwood City, CA iTrader: (0)	All of my previous BMWs have had a faded deck. My current deck is as black as when new (built and delivered in 05). It has Llumar ceramic tint. Get tint to prevent fade. There are 99% UV blocking tint that is invisible as well (Llumar Air 80) to the eye if you do not like the look of tint.
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09-02-2018, 05:35 AM	#9
psubmw Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delaware iTrader: (2)	I signed up for tint while my car is at the paint protection film guy. Thank you everyone for the help.
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