Interior Cleaning

Iron Man · 08-07-2013, 07:57 PM

I just got my 128i a week ago and I was wondering what does everyone on here use to clean their dash, doors, glovebox, etc? I do not want any glossy look or greasy feel. I've seen people talk about 303, but was sure what kind of finish it leaves behind.

On my other cars I just have been using a damp cloth lately, but wasn't sure about vinyl longevity with this method.

gregthegr8 · 08-07-2013, 08:04 PM

Many people have highly recommended Einszett Cockpit Premium, which supposedly leaves things completely matte and new looking. I just got mine in the mail the other day and plan to try it out this weekend as it can be used on basically everything, including supposedly doing a great job on nav screens, as well.

litebulb · 08-07-2013, 08:40 PM

Make sure you throw on some 303 protectant so that it has some UV protection.

Badabing · 08-07-2013, 08:44 PM

I use Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner,
it is inexpensive and cleans well without the glossy armor look.

bmw1racer · 08-07-2013, 10:52 PM

I just wipe with a damp rag each time I wash my car (biweekly, typically) and apply Vinylex once a year using an old clean sock over my hand (for maximum application control).

cheshirecat79 · 08-08-2013, 04:32 AM

303 Aerospace.

Matte finish and UV protection.

Sean135i · 08-08-2013, 11:39 AM

I use sonax dash cleaner. It doesn't leave the glossy look

jkoral · 08-08-2013, 12:36 PM

+1 on the 1Z einszett Cockpit Premium, it's my favorite, but at over $10/bottle, I do admit to using Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner for less than half the cost. It's almost as good and a better value.

Haven't tried 303 or Sonax, but both are popular.

I do recommend Details Domain (forum sponsor), who carries all these products.

Autobotvu · 08-08-2013, 04:38 PM

+1 1Z and 303 i also have the leatherique kit

Iron Man · 08-09-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

+1 on the 1Z einszett Cockpit Premium, it's my favorite, but at over $10/bottle, I do admit to using Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner for less than half the cost. It's almost as good and a better value.

Haven't tried 303 or Sonax, but both are popular.

I do recommend Details Domain (forum sponsor), who carries all these products.

The Meguiar's does look to be a pretty good value.

Ridonculous · 08-13-2013, 03:56 PM

I've used both Einszett and 303. Einszett leaves a better smell than 303 and doesn't have any shine after wiping off (looks completely matte), but 303 to me, cleans better and provides a little bit of shine where it's not completely matte, but definitely isn't greasy or shiny.

CAVU · 08-13-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Many people have highly recommended Einszett Cockpit Premium, which supposedly leaves things completely matte and new looking. I just got mine in the mail the other day and plan to try it out this weekend as it can be used on basically everything, including supposedly doing a great job on nav screens, as well.

My bottle just arrived today. My wife rolled her eyes... "What's that for? More car stuff? You gotta be kidding..." Wait until she sees the other car cleaning/detailing stuff that Amazon didn't ship in today's shipment...

gregthegr8 · 08-13-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rikMsport

My bottle just arrived today. My wife rolled her eyes... "What's that for? More car stuff? You gotta be kidding..." Wait until she sees the other car cleaning/detailing stuff that Amazon didn't ship in today's shipment...

Ha! Ya, the mail department at work who is constantly delivering items to me keep asking every time, "what did you get for your car now?!" I've gotten a keychain, then came custom made floormats, then clay, then the einszett.

I'll be trying it out any day now as when they did the oil change the other day they must have hit the menu button on idrive with dirty hands to reset the tire pressure monitoring system since that screen was up when I got the car back and I noticed it's all greasy there now and ain't cause of me!

Now I may order that Collinite 845 everyone seems to love. O=| Can you really ever have enough car cleaning products?

PTek Will · 08-19-2013, 06:56 PM

chemical guys interior clean works just like Einszett, except it has a pineapple/pina colada scent which is amazing lol. leaves everything matte just like out of factory

and it has UV protectant, like most interior cleaners.

jkoral · 04-19-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridonculous

I've used both Einszett and 303. Einszett leaves a better smell than 303 and doesn't have any shine after wiping off (looks completely matte), but 303 to me, cleans better and provides a little bit of shine where it's not completely matte, but definitely isn't greasy or shiny.

I should have read this, but I decided to try the 303 and do not like the finish. It is definitely not matte and is a little too shiny for me.

Will it wear off over time? I don't really want to go over it with Einszett and will try to live with it (even though I didn't like it at first, like an idiot I decided to do the whole interior so at least it's consistent).

135Pats · 05-11-2014, 08:56 PM

Einszett is nice, i've been using Sonax recently and they're very similar.

PA135i · 05-11-2014, 09:10 PM

I use Meguiars Natural shine protectant. Cleans and protects from UV rays. Looks great.

gregthegr8 · 05-11-2014, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135Pats

Einszett is nice, i've been using Sonax recently and they're very similar.

What does that sonax one smell like? Does it have a strong smell like the cockpit premium does?

135Pats · 05-11-2014, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

What does that sonax one smell like? Does it have a strong smell like the cockpit premium does?

It's similar in terms of strength when you first spray it, but it disappears within a few hours. My car doesn't smell at all one day after doing a quick wipedown of the dash with it. This is the Sonax product, that is.

I like it. The end result is indistinguishable from Cockpit Premium.

Zombie1 · 05-12-2014, 06:02 AM

Chemical guys:inner clean leaves a nice matte finish.

chris82 · 05-16-2014, 11:33 AM

I like to start by wiping everything down with a damp clean rag like an old t shirt or sock. I then do the plastics with Meguiar's vinyl and rubber restorer/protectant and it gives it a nice new look. Then I'll do all the leather look pieces like the dash with Meguiar's quick interior detailer. Then I do my seats with Optimum leather protectant. When I do my carpet I usually take my rubber floor mats out. I scrub those with a little soap and water, let them dry, and then apply the vinyl/rubber restorer. It makes those puppies look brand new! I then vacuum all the big stuff out of the carpet, and something I just discovered that works really well on the carpet is to take a clothing lint roller and use that. It gets everything the vacuum left behind. All the glass I spray some windex on a microfiber cloth and wipe the windows down.

ASPEC135i · 05-16-2014, 12:01 PM

^ don't use windex on automotive glass. Look into Stoner's glass cleaners.

08-07-2013, 07:57 PM	#1
Iron Man Major 189 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Interior Cleaning I just got my 128i a week ago and I was wondering what does everyone on here use to clean their dash, doors, glovebox, etc? I do not want any glossy look or greasy feel. I've seen people talk about 303, but was sure what kind of finish it leaves behind. On my other cars I just have been using a damp cloth lately, but wasn't sure about vinyl longevity with this method.
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08-07-2013, 08:44 PM	#4
Badabing Private First Class 7 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2016 228xi Vert. Black on Blac Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I use Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner, it is inexpensive and cleans well without the glossy armor look.
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08-07-2013, 10:52 PM	#5
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	I just wipe with a damp rag each time I wash my car (biweekly, typically) and apply Vinylex once a year using an old clean sock over my hand (for maximum application control). __________________
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08-08-2013, 04:32 AM	#6
cheshirecat79 Captain 32 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL iTrader: (0)	303 Aerospace. Matte finish and UV protection.
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08-08-2013, 11:39 AM	#7
Sean135i New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: AW 135i Mpkg with Coral Red Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TAMPA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [10.00]	I use sonax dash cleaner. It doesn't leave the glossy look __________________ 2012 6spd AW 135i M Sport pkg with Coral Red interior, Fully loaded. BMW Performance Black Gloss Grills, BMW Performance CF rear diffuser. 2008 Lexus IS250 RWD 2003 Infiniti G35
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08-08-2013, 12:36 PM	#8
jkoral Lieutenant Colonel 1023 Rep 1,968 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	+1 on the 1Z einszett Cockpit Premium, it's my favorite, but at over $10/bottle, I do admit to using Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner for less than half the cost. It's almost as good and a better value. Haven't tried 303 or Sonax, but both are popular. I do recommend Details Domain (forum sponsor), who carries all these products.
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08-08-2013, 04:38 PM	#9
Autobotvu Private 11 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 128i fully equpped Join Date: May 2013 Location: San diego iTrader: (1)	+1 1Z and 303 i also have the leatherique kit
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08-13-2013, 03:56 PM	#11
Ridonculous 1 Addict 8 Rep 131 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I've used both Einszett and 303. Einszett leaves a better smell than 303 and doesn't have any shine after wiping off (looks completely matte), but 303 to me, cleans better and provides a little bit of shine where it's not completely matte, but definitely isn't greasy or shiny.
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08-19-2013, 06:56 PM	#14
PTek Will Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: san jose iTrader: (0)	chemical guys interior clean works just like Einszett, except it has a pineapple/pina colada scent which is amazing lol. leaves everything matte just like out of factory and it has UV protectant, like most interior cleaners.
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05-11-2014, 08:56 PM	#16
135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Einszett is nice, i've been using Sonax recently and they're very similar. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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PA135i Brigadier General 968 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I use Meguiars Natural shine protectant. Cleans and protects from UV rays. Looks great. __________________ Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 6MT / Terracotta Boston Leather / Sport Package / Comfort Access system / Gray Poplar wood trim / Heated front seats / iPod and USB adapter / HD radio / Premium hi-fi system / OE Tuning / VRSF Intercooler & charge pipe / BMW Performance short shift kit / BMW M Performance Handbrake Handle / BMW Stainless steel pedals / V1 hardwired / rear sun shades *Pennsylvania 20 electoral votes*
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05-12-2014, 06:02 AM	#20
Zombie1 Colonel 172 Rep 2,347 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 2010 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Island long iTrader: (6)	Chemical guys:inner clean leaves a nice matte finish. __________________ Mods:-Berkexhaust -alpinaB3flash -CobbAP -Cobb FMIC -ER charge pipe tialQ bov -M3 front sway bar -M3 subframe bushings -M3 front upper and lower control arms -M3 guide rods -M3 rear upper control arms -Mfactory LSD -defiv lockdown kit -TC Kline SA coilovers /camber plates- HP rear toe arms
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05-16-2014, 11:33 AM	#21
chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	I like to start by wiping everything down with a damp clean rag like an old t shirt or sock. I then do the plastics with Meguiar's vinyl and rubber restorer/protectant and it gives it a nice new look. Then I'll do all the leather look pieces like the dash with Meguiar's quick interior detailer. Then I do my seats with Optimum leather protectant. When I do my carpet I usually take my rubber floor mats out. I scrub those with a little soap and water, let them dry, and then apply the vinyl/rubber restorer. It makes those puppies look brand new! I then vacuum all the big stuff out of the carpet, and something I just discovered that works really well on the carpet is to take a clothing lint roller and use that. It gets everything the vacuum left behind. All the glass I spray some windex on a microfiber cloth and wipe the windows down.
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05-16-2014, 12:01 PM	#22
ASPEC135i Lieutenant 16 Rep 566 Posts Drives: sideways always Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: location, location iTrader: (0)	^ don't use windex on automotive glass. Look into Stoner's glass cleaners.
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