Anyone machine wash the BMW 1M car cover?

b33g33 · 04-01-2012, 07:48 AM

Since I park outside 1/2 the time and the world has been covered in fine, yellow snow the last few weeks, I've been using the cover almost all the time.

Now the pollen has snuck it's way inside the cover and is leaving nasty streaks on my lovely paint.

The description says it can be machine washed but I wanted to see if anyone had done it.

Cold wash and air dry is what I'm thinking.

pinmagic · 04-01-2012, 09:31 AM

Get online and find the manufacturer's instructions. I have a BMW car cover (not the 1M), and the instructions I found from the manufacturer actually said to use Windex (or equivalent) in the wash, instead of laundry detergent. That's what I did, and it worked fine. I don't have the instructions handy, tho, and besides, your fabric may be different than mine.

b33g33 · 04-01-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pinmagic

Get online and find the manufacturer's instructions. I have a BMW car cover (not the 1M), and the instructions I found from the manufacturer actually said to use Windex (or equivalent) in the wash, instead of laundry detergent. That's what I did, and it worked fine. I don't have the instructions handy, tho, and besides, your fabric may be different than mine.

Thanks.

The reason I posted such a mundane question is because the instructions actually say it can be machine washed.

This is the first outside car cover I've owned that is supposedly washer/dryer friendly. I suppose I could trust the instructions but wanted to see if anyone else had already done it before I plunge in.

Dackelone · 04-01-2012, 10:14 AM

AND... when you wash it in the wash machine... DO NOT use any fabric softener. There's something in the fabric softener that can scratch paint. When I wash my MF towels I only use soap and I always run a load of wash before hand w/o fabric softener.

YVES1M · 04-02-2012, 01:07 PM

Washed mine and its perfect

b33g33 · 04-02-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by YVES1M

Washed mine and its perfect

Thanks. I actually tossed it in the washer yesterday as well and it worked like a charm. I let the cover drip dry but that made a bit of a mess. So I'll put it in the gentle-cycle on the dryer next time.

It really is a remarkably good cover and worth the premium.

lightning · 02-16-2016, 08:57 AM

sorry to revive such an old thread. do you guys realise that the cover can get a bit crumpled? how do we straighten it back

nachob · 02-16-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by YVES1M

Washed mine and its perfect

Did you use laundry detergent, windex?

GimmeanM · 02-17-2016, 03:24 PM

I have the same cover and haven't washed it yet, but will use this when I do:

http://www.amazon.com/Nikwax-Tech-Wa.../dp/B005H3F5FU

I use it for my gore-tex ski gear and it works great...no residue, odor or fabric softener.

COChris · 02-17-2016, 06:55 PM

I would wash with a tiny amount of detergent, if any, and let it air dry.

lightning · 02-17-2016, 11:07 PM

haha guys but any solutions to the creases? mine seems v crumpled and i wouldn't want to press it with an iron cause it might probably just melt

arvinz · 02-24-2016, 09:47 AM

I washed mine normally in the washer—just used one of those drop in tide pods, no fabric softener. I think for drying i used permanent press setting (takes longer, and probably a few rounds of it but less intense). I'm not sure if you can entirely get rid of the creases.

nachob · 02-24-2016, 02:01 PM

I bought mine from a fellow member. It looks perfect and looks new but smells like paint thinner or some sort of chemical. I was wondering if that's normal or maybe it was stored in garage with chemicals. Thanks

Acidblast · 12-11-2016, 06:00 PM

sorry to revive such an old thread guys. I washed my 1M car cover and I found the manufacturers instructions, which I thought you guys might find useful...

"NEVER... use fabric softner.
1. using a large commercial washer, wash the cover using 1/4 cup of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner (small car covers can be easily washed in a home size washer). Put the cover in the washer and pour the cleaner in the tub after it's filled with warm water or, for some wall mounted commercial units pour it directly in the machine, then put in the cover and start the machine. use a "gentle" cycle if available.
2. Rise the cover twice (2x) to remove all the cleaner.
3. Air dry, or use a dryer set on Permanent Press heat setting"

Hope that helps.

etr2016 · 12-11-2016, 07:40 PM

Does anyone actually like the BMW OEM car cover? I have it and it feels super flimsy. Yes, it fits great by the OEM car cover I had for my Z4M could have withstood a small blast on it without impacting the car.

nachob · 12-12-2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by etr2016

Does anyone actually like the BMW OEM car cover? I have it and it feels super flimsy. Yes, it fits great by the OEM car cover I had for my Z4M could have withstood a small blast on it without impacting the car.

I'm impressed and really like it. Very easy to put away.

phunky_monkey · 12-14-2016, 06:56 PM

I love it, best car cover I've owned.

I don't expect it to stop a hit, just keep dust off and prevent small scuffs from people rubbing past it.

04-01-2012, 07:48 AM	#1
b33g33 Give '///M' Hell! 125 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: Einser Rex Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Anyone machine wash the BMW 1M car cover? Since I park outside 1/2 the time and the world has been covered in fine, yellow snow the last few weeks, I've been using the cover almost all the time. Now the pollen has snuck it's way inside the cover and is leaving nasty streaks on my lovely paint. The description says it can be machine washed but I wanted to see if anyone had done it. Cold wash and air dry is what I'm thinking. __________________ The 1 series M is the most badass, coolest, sickest BMW to debut since the 1988 M3. The E30 M3 finally has a successor. Please welcome the stupidly fast, wickedly tempered, awkwardly named, possibly perfect little son of a benchmark - Automobile Magazine, August 2011
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Dackelone European Editor 10537 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	AND... when you wash it in the wash machine... DO NOT use any fabric softener. There's something in the fabric softener that can scratch paint. When I wash my MF towels I only use soap and I always run a load of wash before hand w/o fabric softener.
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04-02-2012, 01:07 PM	#5
YVES1M Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 1m aw (kwv3) meisterschaf Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	Washed mine and its perfect
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02-16-2016, 08:57 AM	#7
lightning First Lieutenant 69 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 1M Pure S2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	sorry to revive such an old thread. do you guys realise that the cover can get a bit crumpled? how do we straighten it back
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GimmeanM We've landed on the moon! 1449 Rep 906 Posts Drives: 2011 1M (AW) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [0.00] 2018 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [10.00]	I have the same cover and haven't washed it yet, but will use this when I do: http://www.amazon.com/Nikwax-Tech-Wa.../dp/B005H3F5FU I use it for my gore-tex ski gear and it works great...no residue, odor or fabric softener. __________________
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COChris Captain 889 Rep 739 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: West iTrader: (1)	I would wash with a tiny amount of detergent, if any, and let it air dry.
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lightning First Lieutenant 69 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 1M Pure S2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	haha guys but any solutions to the creases? mine seems v crumpled and i wouldn't want to press it with an iron cause it might probably just melt
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02-24-2016, 09:47 AM	#12
arvinz Captain 323 Rep 839 Posts Drives: BMW 1M VO Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M Coupé [10.00]	I washed mine normally in the washer—just used one of those drop in tide pods, no fabric softener. I think for drying i used permanent press setting (takes longer, and probably a few rounds of it but less intense). I'm not sure if you can entirely get rid of the creases.
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nachob Brigadier General 2314 Rep 4,341 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP, 2022 Cayman T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (5)	I bought mine from a fellow member. It looks perfect and looks new but smells like paint thinner or some sort of chemical. I was wondering if that's normal or maybe it was stored in garage with chemicals. Thanks
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12-11-2016, 06:00 PM	#14
Acidblast Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 208 Posts Drives: VO 1 Series M Coupé Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	sorry to revive such an old thread guys. I washed my 1M car cover and I found the manufacturers instructions, which I thought you guys might find useful... "NEVER... use fabric softner. 1. using a large commercial washer, wash the cover using 1/4 cup of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner (small car covers can be easily washed in a home size washer). Put the cover in the washer and pour the cleaner in the tub after it's filled with warm water or, for some wall mounted commercial units pour it directly in the machine, then put in the cover and start the machine. use a "gentle" cycle if available. 2. Rise the cover twice (2x) to remove all the cleaner. 3. Air dry, or use a dryer set on Permanent Press heat setting" Hope that helps.
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etr2016 Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 1M - Black Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Scottsdale,AZ iTrader: (0)	Does anyone actually like the BMW OEM car cover? I have it and it feels super flimsy. Yes, it fits great by the OEM car cover I had for my Z4M could have withstood a small blast on it without impacting the car. __________________ 2011 - 1M - Black 2007 - Honda S2000 - Black 2020 - Lexus GX460 - Black 2022 - Lexus ES350 - Black
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12-14-2016, 06:56 PM	#17
phunky_monkey Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 263 Posts Drives: VO 1M, Radical SR3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1)	I love it, best car cover I've owned. I don't expect it to stop a hit, just keep dust off and prevent small scuffs from people rubbing past it.
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