Fave interior detailing gear??

[imported_RxBMW]

So I tried posting this under the detailing thread, but no replies. My impatience got the better of me and have re-posted it under its own thread. I know I'm not the only one curious about this. Someone help a bradda out!!

Alright kids, a lot of people have posted what they like to use on the exterior (wax/polish) or what they use for leather conditioning, but not too many have mentioned the interior plastic surfaces. So let's hear it. Meguiars, 303, Armour All, Poorboys??? I've tried a couple of the aforementioned, but they seem to leave an oily residue that just attracts more dirt/lint in the end.

[Oregon]

I use 'baby oil' on the dash pad of my 71' Buick Skylark, said pad is 37 years-old, no cracks. Works for me...

[sethchan]

Originally Posted by RxBMW

So I tried posting this under the detailing thread, but no replies. My impatience got the better of me and have re-posted it under its own thread. I know I'm not the only one curious about this. Someone help a bradda out!!

Alright kids, a lot of people have posted what they like to use on the exterior (wax/polish) or what they use for leather conditioning, but not too many have mentioned the interior plastic surfaces. So let's hear it. Meguiars, 303, Armour All, Poorboys??? I've tried a couple of the aforementioned, but they seem to leave an oily residue that just attracts more dirt/lint in the end.

What do people think of the interior cleaners for leather that BMW sells?

[lamini]

i've had good results with Lexol
Don't do the conditioner if you don't like residue.
cheers,
-lamini

[buckwheat986]

for interior leather BMW brand is good...

lexol is good as is zymol....

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by buckwheat986

for interior leather BMW brand is good...
lexol is good as is zymol....

That wasn't my experience for either feel or longevity - plus the Zymol smells much better than Lexol.

Also, for plastic and painted surfaces, try Plexus, which may be found in motorcycle shops.

And for convertible tops, RaggTopp protectant is great stuff.
Tom

[b_riedy@mac.com]

I was thinking about using the following:

Interior Vinyl: Poorboys Natural Look Dressing
Leather: Zaino Z9 and Z10
Carpet: Auto Scotchguard (will this discolor black fabric?)
Trim: I am not sure. I ordered High Gloss Black Trim - so I may just use a bit of soap and water?

Thoughts?

[shawshank772]

I have read that zaino 9 and 10 are good for leather and smell good.
Also that Poorboys natural look dressing is good as well as 303. They both leave a somewhat matt finish on the dash. Thats what I am looking for. I hate seeing my dash glare in my windshield.

[mchaskell]

Originally Posted by CrewJones

I was thinking about using the following:

Interior Vinyl: Poorboys Natural Look Dressing
Leather: Zaino Z9 and Z10
Carpet: Auto Scotchguard (will this discolor black fabric?)
Trim: I am not sure. I ordered High Gloss Black Trim - so I may just use a bit of soap and water?

Thoughts?

I personally never use silicone based vinyl dressings. They attract dust and some get tacky over time. I like Griot's Vinyl and Rubber Dressing.

[b_riedy@mac.com]

For those using 303....do you use both the cleaner and protectant?

[vmcllc]

Convertible tops... 303 convertible top cleaner...will not damage it one bit...to protect the fabric..303 High tech fabric guard...the only product the is recommended for and by Sunbrella(they manufacture the fabric for your convertible)

Interior

• Anything Rubber, Plastic... etc...303 Protectant...doesn't contain one bit of silicone which is damaging...
• Carpets...303 Fabric/vinyl cleaner...
• leather seat...Color-plus products...pure oils for deep conditioning and treatment...

[vmcllc]

Originally Posted by CrewJones

For those using 303....do you use both the cleaner and protectant?

I will use the cleaner only if the surface is excessively dirty...but most of the time just the 303 Aerospace Protectant