What to use on interior plastics.....

Mark M · 05-12-2009, 12:18 PM

Since new, I have not used anything on my interior plastics other than a damp microfiber towel to wipe off dust.

However, would like to use something on the plastics to protect from occasional scuffs or rubs but hate the greasy look of armor all.

What product do you recommend that will keep the stock luster while still protecting that I could pick up locally? Thanks guys!

Mark M

1013mm · 05-12-2009, 12:24 PM

Aerospace 303 is all you need my friend.

BlackjackMulligan · 05-12-2009, 12:24 PM

Einzett Cockpit Premium FTW!

I wouldn't recommend anything local. Put an order in through detailersdomain and I bet phil has it to you by the weekend.

shawshank772 · 05-12-2009, 06:54 PM

Aerospace 303 is all I use. Great Mat finish.

ZedClever · 05-13-2009, 09:21 AM

EinsZett Cockpit Premium. Know it; love it! Honestly it's one of the best products I've ever used.

shawshank772 · 05-13-2009, 11:27 AM

what kind of finish does the einszett leave? Id be interested in trying it.

MadMan77 · 05-13-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedClever

EinsZett Cockpit Premium. Know it; love it! Honestly it's one of the best products I've ever used.

+1

I love this stuff.

ScheerSpeed · 05-13-2009, 12:41 PM

1Z Cockpit and you will be happy!

http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...PROD&ProdID=31

ScheerSpeed · 05-13-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawshank772

what kind of finish does the einszett leave? Id be interested in trying it.

completely matte, as if nothing was ever there. and a nice lemon smell too

Greg@DetailedImage · 05-13-2009, 07:57 PM

There are a lot of good options out there. I tend to use the 303 Aerospace Protectant the most. I use it on vinyl, plastic, rubber and most leather surfaces. We have 10% off as well for forum members with the code 10offBMW1.

Greg @ Detailed Image

Qunadry · 05-14-2009, 03:41 PM

Use Lemon Pledge (yeah the furniture polish). It leaves the plastic looking new with no artifical shine. It also smells nice.

Mutilator · 05-14-2009, 05:20 PM

Another 303 user here.

shawshank772 · 05-14-2009, 06:37 PM

Yeah the only thing stopping me from trying the einzett (sp) is the lemon smell. I like a nice new car smell. Thats why I also have wonder waffers leather scent!!

1013mm · 05-14-2009, 06:46 PM

aerospace has not scent and you can use it for pratically anything

Red Bread · 05-14-2009, 07:03 PM

Yep, I like 303 over Einszett mainly for the lack of scent, both have a similar matte finish. I also really like Griot's interior stuff, it's one of the few things they sell that isn't massively marked up. I tend to use 303 on tires too, Griots is almost too matte to really even look like you used anything on tires, while 303 and Einszett have at least a little shine.

jmcgraw013 · 05-14-2009, 08:26 PM

+1 Einzett Cockpit It also seems to work well on my shadowline trim

ZedClever · 05-15-2009, 08:14 AM

It does not smell like lemon at all. wtf? It's kinda like new car sent I guess, but subtle not over powering at all. It's inexpensive give it a try. Take a look through some of the detailers work on here, many of them list their products, I've noticed a ton use 1Z cockpit. I've used it for a couple years now, never found anything like it. I've used 303 but pref 1Z.

matt · 05-15-2009, 08:47 AM

zymöl vinyl, no smell, no gloss.

BlackjackMulligan · 05-15-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedClever

It does not smell like lemon at all. wtf? It's kinda like new car sent I guess, but subtle not over powering at all. It's inexpensive give it a try. Take a look through some of the detailers work on here, many of them list their products, I've noticed a ton use 1Z cockpit. I've used it for a couple years now, never found anything like it. I've used 303 but pref 1Z.

I agree, 1Z has a scent but I wouldn't call it lemon....I don't know what I'd call it but I like the smell. It's like a fresh, clean smell.

Red Bread · 05-15-2009, 10:22 AM

Whatever you want to call it, and Einszett calls it a 'light, fresh, citrus scent', it's got a smell. Plenty of professional detailers use both, there's very little difference, and you can't go wrong with either. Just because some of us prefer one over another doesn't mean anyone is saying the other is not a very good product. One reason I personally prefer 303 is that it's easier to find larger quantities than half a liter.

http://www.1z-usa.com/einszett_cockpit_premium.html

BlackjackMulligan · 05-17-2009, 10:05 AM

One more point for Cockpit.....you can use it on the rug/mats if you get a spot. I had a couple of weird white line marks on my black floor mat, no idea what it was. It wouldn't brush off though. I took some Cockpit and a MF cloth and it easily came off.

303 may do this too, I'm not sure. But just wanted to put that note in.

05-12-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	What to use on interior plastics..... Since new, I have not used anything on my interior plastics other than a damp microfiber towel to wipe off dust. However, would like to use something on the plastics to protect from occasional scuffs or rubs but hate the greasy look of armor all. What product do you recommend that will keep the stock luster while still protecting that I could pick up locally? Thanks guys! Mark M
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shawshank772 Major 119 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	what kind of finish does the einszett leave? Id be interested in trying it.
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ScheerSpeed Major General 414 Rep 5,768 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	1Z Cockpit and you will be happy! http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...PROD&ProdID=31
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Greg@DetailedImage 125 Rep 3,515 Posts Drives: clean and protected Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	There are a lot of good options out there. I tend to use the 303 Aerospace Protectant the most. I use it on vinyl, plastic, rubber and most leather surfaces. We have 10% off as well for forum members with the code 10offBMW1. Greg @ Detailed Image
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Qunadry First Lieutenant 31 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	Use Lemon Pledge (yeah the furniture polish). It leaves the plastic looking new with no artifical shine. It also smells nice.
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Mutilator Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 09 AW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Another 303 user here.
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shawshank772 Major 119 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Yeah the only thing stopping me from trying the einzett (sp) is the lemon smell. I like a nice new car smell. Thats why I also have wonder waffers leather scent!!
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Red Bread Major General 4463 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Yep, I like 303 over Einszett mainly for the lack of scent, both have a similar matte finish. I also really like Griot's interior stuff, it's one of the few things they sell that isn't massively marked up. I tend to use 303 on tires too, Griots is almost too matte to really even look like you used anything on tires, while 303 and Einszett have at least a little shine.
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jmcgraw013 Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '11 135i Cv Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	+1 Einzett Cockpit It also seems to work well on my shadowline trim __________________ '11 135i Cabriolet Crimson Red, CPO, Savanna Beige Lthr, High Gloss, Shadowline DCT, Prem Pkg, Sp Pkg, Value Pkg, Sirius, Alarm, CA, 264's
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ZedClever Private First Class 4 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 09 135i space grey/black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	It does not smell like lemon at all. wtf? It's kinda like new car sent I guess, but subtle not over powering at all. It's inexpensive give it a try. Take a look through some of the detailers work on here, many of them list their products, I've noticed a ton use 1Z cockpit. I've used it for a couple years now, never found anything like it. I've used 303 but pref 1Z.
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matt Captain 61 Rep 613 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	zymöl vinyl, no smell, no gloss. __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3
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Red Bread Major General 4463 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Whatever you want to call it, and Einszett calls it a 'light, fresh, citrus scent', it's got a smell. Plenty of professional detailers use both, there's very little difference, and you can't go wrong with either. Just because some of us prefer one over another doesn't mean anyone is saying the other is not a very good product. One reason I personally prefer 303 is that it's easier to find larger quantities than half a liter. http://www.1z-usa.com/einszett_cockpit_premium.html
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