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Downeaster1 · 03-27-2013, 06:20 PM

Has anyone had their interior air vents start turning grey? I had the ones closest to the door replaced under warranty but now my center ones are becoming grey. Any ideas? I was thinking using that "forever black" stuff thats typically used on the E36 door mouldings.

HIPSI · 03-27-2013, 09:22 PM

Yup. On both my 08 135 and 09 128. I tired to get them replaced on the 09 when it was under warranty and the dealer wouldn't do it.... Tried "Back to Black"-- no workie...

Greenkirby21 · 03-27-2013, 09:25 PM

my whole interior in general is starting to turn gray/yellow from being out in the sun all day and I don't have tint : (. My vents are all gray as well

bmw1racer · 03-27-2013, 10:50 PM

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my whole interior in general is starting to turn gray/yellow from being out in the sun all day and I don't have tint : (. My vents are all gray as well

Have you been regularly using a treatment like Vinylex?

Greenkirby21 · 03-27-2013, 10:54 PM

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Have you been regularly using a treatment like Vinylex?

nope and thats probably why. When I clean my interior I just use leather cleaner and just interior wipes for the rest.

my car is pretty much noobed out. The exterior paint is horrible from bird poop, pollen, etc. I try to wash it regularly but the next day its dirty.

cheshirecat79 · 03-29-2013, 09:39 AM

Yep- it's a very common issue.

I'm going to try some Black Wow this weekend and see how it goes.

bmw1racer · 03-29-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

nope and thats probably why. When I clean my interior I just use leather cleaner and just interior wipes for the rest.

my car is pretty much noobed out. The exterior paint is horrible from bird poop, pollen, etc. I try to wash it regularly but the next day its dirty.

Maybe this would help: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...postcount=1192

Saw the link yesterday.

1911A145 · 03-29-2013, 07:06 PM

common. had all mine replaced under warranty.

TOGWT · 03-30-2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Maybe this would help: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...postcount=1192

Saw the link yesterday.

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Jmoney · 04-10-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Downeaster1

Has anyone had their interior air vents start turning grey? I had the ones closest to the door replaced under warranty but now my center ones are becoming grey. Any ideas? I was thinking using that "forever black" stuff thats typically used on the E36 door mouldings.

Swissvax nano express should restore it! That's what I use.

MIAblu1 · 04-27-2013, 05:44 PM

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Swissvax nano express should restore it! That's what I use.

Hey I'm in Miami too... funny enough, i also have a Le mans blue 135 lol anyway, where'd you get the swissvax at?

scott_b · 05-05-2013, 08:29 PM

Yeah, mine look as if the previous owner sandblasted them. Looked at replacing, but if they're going to turn as well it kind of defeats the purpose.

Jmoney · 05-06-2013, 11:44 AM

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Hey I'm in Miami too... funny enough, i also have a Le mans blue 135 lol anyway, where'd you get the swissvax at?

I got the Swissvax from Scheer Signature Detailing. His name is Dominic and his number is (786) 554-7508. I'm usually there all the time too so i may get to see your 1!

MIAblu1 · 05-09-2013, 06:17 PM

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I got the Swissvax from Scheer Signature Detailing. His name is Dominic and his number is (786) 554-7508. I'm usually there all the time too so i may get to see your 1!

How much did it run you?

E30 Racer · 05-11-2013, 08:17 AM

Keep in mind the old vents are easily damaged if removed to paint, etc. The plastic surfaces are really soft.

Replacement vents aren't *that* expensive ($40?). Approach your dealer about purchasing at a significant a discount since its is a known problem and the car isn't far out of warranty.

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HIPSI Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 219 iTrader: (0)	Yup. On both my 08 135 and 09 128. I tired to get them replaced on the 09 when it was under warranty and the dealer wouldn't do it.... Tried "Back to Black"-- no workie... __________________ 135 Coupe SGM/Terra 8/13/08 Infiniti FX - Family Hauler Mustang Cobra Vortec enhanced - Sold

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03-29-2013, 09:39 AM	#6
cheshirecat79 Second Lieutenant Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 250 iTrader: (0)	Yep- it's a very common issue. I'm going to try some Black Wow this weekend and see how it goes.

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1911A145 Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 548 iTrader: (2)	common. had all mine replaced under warranty.

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scott_b New Member Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, mine look as if the previous owner sandblasted them. Looked at replacing, but if they're going to turn as well it kind of defeats the purpose.

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E30 Racer Private First Class Drives: '11 1M, '99 540i/6, '89 325is Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 169 iTrader: (1)	Keep in mind the old vents are easily damaged if removed to paint, etc. The plastic surfaces are really soft. Replacement vents aren't that expensive ($40?). Approach your dealer about purchasing at a significant a discount since its is a known problem and the car isn't far out of warranty.