Dash and door trim?
06-22-2005 | 05:09 AM
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My Ride: 2004 Mystic Blue 530i. Sport package, Auto, Premium package, xenon headlights. Mods to come!
What is everyone using to clean and protect the dash? I know that my seats are leather but what exactly is the Dash and door panels made of?
07-03-2005 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Hpdrifter' date='Jun 30 2005, 03:50 AM
so what exactly are my door panels and Dash made of? I hate to sound like such a newbie!
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08-10-2005 | 03:43 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530 xi, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Leather,poplar grain wood trimi, prem. pkg., prem. sound pkg., cold weather pkg., steptronic auto. trans., front comfort seats, split folding rear seats w/ski bag,rear heated seating, power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades, park distance control, BMW on-board navigation system and satellite radio.
Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Jun 26 2005, 01:30 PM
I use a slightly damp microfibre cloth every week.
Once a month I use Sonax Citrus Cockpit lotion. I have used it for many years & it keeps the dash & trim looking very natural, & not shiny.
Once a month I use Sonax Citrus Cockpit lotion. I have used it for many years & it keeps the dash & trim looking very natural, & not shiny.
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Where do you purchase the microfiber cloths? I went on-line and it seems there are different microfiber cloths depending on the use. I called an auto parts supply house and they did not have any. Please advise
08-10-2005 | 12:34 PM
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303 is raved about everywhere
for now, i just use a damp microfiber cloth
just ordered a dozen MF from microfibertech.com today at a very good price...ive heard theyre very good. will report back when i get them.
and really all u need are 2 types of MF's...one waffle weave for drying your car (does a great job) and the plush types for wax/sealant removal/quick detailing.
for now, i just use a damp microfiber cloth
just ordered a dozen MF from microfibertech.com today at a very good price...ive heard theyre very good. will report back when i get them.
and really all u need are 2 types of MF's...one waffle weave for drying your car (does a great job) and the plush types for wax/sealant removal/quick detailing.
08-10-2005 | 01:22 PM
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My Sonax cleaner was finished so a few weeks ago I bought some of the new BMW Cockpit Cleaner.
I have to say that this is the easiest product I have ever used for the interior.
It is a clear liquid which can be diluted with water if desired. You simply wipe it on and it dries very quickly.
The product leaves a nice completely MATT finish, but somehow slightly deepens the colour of the trim you apply it to. I am really impressed.
What is also nice is that you can use it on the leather portions of the door panels, and even on the wood trim (followed by a quick wipe off with MF towel).
I have to say that this is the easiest product I have ever used for the interior.
It is a clear liquid which can be diluted with water if desired. You simply wipe it on and it dries very quickly.
The product leaves a nice completely MATT finish, but somehow slightly deepens the colour of the trim you apply it to. I am really impressed.
What is also nice is that you can use it on the leather portions of the door panels, and even on the wood trim (followed by a quick wipe off with MF towel).
08-15-2005 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SDS' date='Aug 10 2005, 12:43 PM
[quote name='BMW#5' date='Jun 26 2005, 01:30 PM']I use a slightly damp microfibre cloth every week.
Once a month I use Sonax Citrus Cockpit lotion. I have used it for many years & it keeps the dash & trim looking very natural, & not shiny.
Once a month I use Sonax Citrus Cockpit lotion. I have used it for many years & it keeps the dash & trim looking very natural, & not shiny.
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Where do you purchase the microfiber cloths? I went on-line and it seems there are different microfiber cloths depending on the use. I called an auto parts supply house and they did not have any. Please advise
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[/quote]www.autogeek.net for automotive microfiber usage.
08-16-2005 | 08:00 PM
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The Zymol Vinyl works well on the E60 dash material and door sections that are not leather. Just apply and buff off abt 20 minutes after aplication. Hope this helps.