Cleaning Wood on Dash and Trim

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Jul 22, 2008 | 05:23 AM

Taxg8r00

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What do you use to clean the wood on the dash and doors, etc. I don't want it all streaked up so I was thinking water is out of the question. Honestly I have no clue what to use so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Jul 23, 2008 | 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Taxg8r00' post='629773' date='Jul 22 2008, 08:23 AM

you can use plastic polish. i have even tried Klasse on the wood/plastic. if plastic covers the wood, which it does on my car, then try any plastic cleanup.

Jul 23, 2008 | 06:13 AM

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I just use a microfiber cloth for dusting with nothing on it.

I have some fine scratches that must have been caused by the previous owners attempts and tried the plastic polish to remove them but I haven't spent the time to get it to work.

Jul 23, 2008 | 06:31 AM

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You can go a little more aggressive with moderately applying Brasso metal polish followed up with the plastic polish. I've used that successfully to remove deeper scratches.

Jul 27, 2008 | 12:16 PM

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I just use the detailing spray that I use on my car... Works great with microfiber...

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Jul 28, 2008 | 04:28 PM

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I treated the wood with Zaino Z2 when I first got the car. I just give it a wipe with damp microfiber now and it still looks like new.

Jul 29, 2008 | 05:23 AM

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I've found many interior cleaners will leave the streaks as does water usually. But I got my sample pack from Finish Kare (wanted to try a few products I haven't used before) and there interior cleaner 108 Top Kote does an excellent job and leaves no streaks. Cheap also, $16 for 31 oz. will last you a long time.

Jul 29, 2008 | 05:43 AM

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I use a microfiber towel as well.. Typically, I just use water on the towel then wipe it down with a clean/dry microfiber towel. I also do the same thing to the leather seats...I've had a bad experience with chemicals on my 540i/6's leather seats in the past...