Interior Car Cleaning

RacerXXX · 03-24-2007, 02:43 AM

Guys, what do you use to clean the interior of your car? I purchased Z9 and Z10 for the leather interior but what about the dashboard, armrest...basicially, the vinyl and plastic area? Armor all? Suggestions are appreciated.

SteveMD · 03-24-2007, 06:15 AM

Armor all should be illegal.

Just a soft damp cloth to pick up the dust.

bemydemon · 03-24-2007, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveMD

Armor all should be illegal.

+1

I use Meguiars Quick Detailer followed by a soft towel. It gets my son's fingerprints off the trim.

NFS13 · 03-24-2007, 06:53 AM

303 applied with a damp micro. Off the shelf product, Mequires natural shine.

gonzo · 03-24-2007, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bemydemon

+1

I use Meguiars Quick Detailer followed by a soft towel. It gets my son's fingerprints off the trim.

This stuff w/ micro fiber works the best for a clean freak like me, no bad smell. Look for it, INTERIOR Quick Detailer.

nmulax · 03-24-2007, 08:33 AM

303... it's the best stuff out there.

Nice matte look, not greasy at all, plus protects against UV rays.

Jaws · 03-24-2007, 12:23 PM

I start by using one of those Swiffer dusters to dust the gauge cluster, and all stereo/HVAC controls. Then I do the dash. I follow it up with a damp cloth, and everything looks great. The Swiffer does a great job at getting in the touch to reach places.

SES_D · 03-24-2007, 01:05 PM

+1 on the Armor All.......
omg I wanted to call them up and tell them how much their products suck!

boyce'06 330i · 03-24-2007, 01:38 PM

I use Z10 on all the vinyl pieces. It gives a nice matte look and isn't greasy at all.

BK · 03-24-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

This stuff w/ micro fiber works the best for a clean freak like me, no bad smell. Look for it, INTERIOR Quick Detailer.

+2 This is what I use, mainly because 303 Aerospace Protectant is not easy to find locally. Eventually, I plan to try 303.

agentm · 04-01-2007, 09:13 PM

Use 303 aero space cleaner and then 303 protectant on you dash. Use Lexol cleaner and conditioner for your leather. Then use the Swiffer for later dust use. You can't go wrong.Make sure you mix the 303 right.

TahoeOG · 04-03-2007, 09:29 AM

For my radio unit and center parts Maguiar's Quick Detail. That product i find being AWSOME!... Takes out fingerprints, does NOT leave things greasy and smells pretty cool!... I give them a 10 (10 being the best)

FOr my leatherette seats and i use zaino z9 and z10... It makes my leatherette feel good, and SMELL AWSOME!!.. i give them a 10 as well!

TTG · 04-03-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by billmister

For my radio unit and center parts Maguiar's Quick Detail. That product i find being AWSOME!... Takes out fingerprints, does NOT leave things greasy and smells pretty cool!... I give them a 10 (10 being the best)

FOr my leatherette seats and i use zaino z9 and z10... It makes my leatherette feel good, and SMELL AWSOME!!.. i give them a 10 as well!

I couldn't of said it better myself......

However, I still would like to try this 303 stuff that is being mentioned.

aznshrek88 · 04-03-2007, 11:24 AM

Weird...I walked into a Kragen and picked up 303 off the shelf... (Bay Area)

jacksonjw81 · 04-13-2007, 09:33 AM

Armor All is terrible, I regrettably used their interior cleaning product, left greasy looking spots in places. D

Does anyone know what I can do to get rid of the spots?

I am going with Zaino for now on.

lkraven · 04-13-2007, 10:58 AM

When I am waxing or sealing the car, I use 303.

Between wax and sealing, just washes, I use Megs Interior QD.

If you use 303 every time, it isn't going to hurt, but Meg's is a lot easier to work with.

LEDZEP · 04-13-2007, 11:15 AM

Either just a barely damp microfiber towel, or Mequire's interior quick wipes. I have a couple different cleaners for leather.

TTG · 04-13-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonjw81

Armor All is terrible, I regrettably used their interior cleaning product, left greasy looking spots in places. D

Does anyone know what I can do to get rid of the spots?

I am going with Zaino for now on.

Yes, Use 409 all purpose to get armor all off and apply zaino right away.....

ga-bmwdrvr · 04-13-2007, 11:52 AM

A lot of people here really hate Armor All. I agree, it sucks on interiors, but it works well on tires and fender wells.
For interior I really like Megs Quick interior detailer as others have mentioned. It has light cleaning abilities and no visible residue. It is also supposed to leave a bit of UV protection. As a dressing, I use Megs Vinyl and Rubber Protectant; non-greasy matte look. Touch it up with the Quick Detailer and you are good to go.

cntlaw · 04-13-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RacerXXX

Guys, .................what about the dashboard, armrest...basicially, the vinyl and plastic area? Armor all? Suggestions are appreciated.

For general cleaning purpose such as removing dust, finger prints, grease, so long the product is oil-free, wax-free, ammonia-free; it should be fine. I would think Anti-static spray for electronics and audio equipment should be the best for cleaning non leather upholstery of the interior.
Any other products (including Mothers Showtime Detailer, Meguiars Quick Detailer), if excessively/incorrectly applied (or without removing any residues properly) in the front panel, is subject to strong sunlight, heat and the end result can be quite unpredictable.
I will not use just water and a towel except for emergency.

03-24-2007, 02:43 AM	#1
RacerXXX New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LAX iTrader: (0)	Interior Car Cleaning Guys, what do you use to clean the interior of your car? I purchased Z9 and Z10 for the leather interior but what about the dashboard, armrest...basicially, the vinyl and plastic area? Armor all? Suggestions are appreciated.
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SteveMD Colonel 198 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	Armor all should be illegal. Just a soft damp cloth to pick up the dust. __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	303... it's the best stuff out there. Nice matte look, not greasy at all, plus protects against UV rays. __________________
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Jaws Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	I start by using one of those Swiffer dusters to dust the gauge cluster, and all stereo/HVAC controls. Then I do the dash. I follow it up with a damp cloth, and everything looks great. The Swiffer does a great job at getting in the touch to reach places. __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71
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SES_D pewpew 479 Rep 21,165 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	+1 on the Armor All....... omg I wanted to call them up and tell them how much their products suck! __________________ LTMW
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boyce'06 330i Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: '06 330i Slvr/Gray Prem/Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	I use Z10 on all the vinyl pieces. It gives a nice matte look and isn't greasy at all.
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agentm Private 0 Rep 97 Posts Drives: M3, X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (0)	Use 303 aero space cleaner and then 303 protectant on you dash. Use Lexol cleaner and conditioner for your leather. Then use the Swiffer for later dust use. You can't go wrong.Make sure you mix the 303 right.
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TahoeOG Major 83 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	For my radio unit and center parts Maguiar's Quick Detail. That product i find being AWSOME!... Takes out fingerprints, does NOT leave things greasy and smells pretty cool!... I give them a 10 (10 being the best) FOr my leatherette seats and i use zaino z9 and z10... It makes my leatherette feel good, and SMELL AWSOME!!.. i give them a 10 as well! __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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aznshrek88 Lieutenant 70 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Weird...I walked into a Kragen and picked up 303 off the shelf... (Bay Area)
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jacksonjw81 Private First Class 15 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 335I Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft. Huachuca, Arizona iTrader: (2)	Armor All is terrible, I regrettably used their interior cleaning product, left greasy looking spots in places. D Does anyone know what I can do to get rid of the spots? I am going with Zaino for now on.
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lkraven Lieutenant 13 Rep 429 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	When I am waxing or sealing the car, I use 303. Between wax and sealing, just washes, I use Megs Interior QD. If you use 303 every time, it isn't going to hurt, but Meg's is a lot easier to work with.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Either just a barely damp microfiber towel, or Mequire's interior quick wipes. I have a couple different cleaners for leather. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	A lot of people here really hate Armor All. I agree, it sucks on interiors, but it works well on tires and fender wells. For interior I really like Megs Quick interior detailer as others have mentioned. It has light cleaning abilities and no visible residue. It is also supposed to leave a bit of UV protection. As a dressing, I use Megs Vinyl and Rubber Protectant; non-greasy matte look. Touch it up with the Quick Detailer and you are good to go.
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