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      03-12-2013, 08:39 PM   #1
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Non Leather interior detail

What do you guys use to clean/detail the interior of the car, specifically the areas that aren't leather (radio area, dashboard, parts of the doorts, etc).

It's simple enough to dust it with a towel but what about protection? I used armor all protectant wipes when I first got it and I swear it seemed to stain part of the door. It's been 6 months and part of it is darker than the rest when in direct sunlight.
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      03-12-2013, 09:13 PM   #2
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i really like 1Z einszett Cockpit Premium.. mild clean smell with no residue and a matte finish
i also use 1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner for my leatherette seats
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i really like 1Z einszett Cockpit Premium.. mild clean smell with no residue and a matte finish
i also use 1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner for my leatherette seats
+1. I hate anything that's slick and greasy. 1Z is by far the best interior cleaner i've used. Dry to the touch and leaves a pretty nice "clean" scent. You can also use 303 Aerospace Protectant.
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I had the same question, and after doing some research and reading reviews on which products to use, ordered this 1Z interior kit. It's a great deal as opposed to buying them separately.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...Kit_p_162.html

Use code NEWBIE or BMW for an additional discount at checkout.
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I had the same question, and after doing some research and reading reviews on which products to use, ordered this 1Z interior kit. It's a great deal as opposed to buying them separately.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...Kit_p_162.html

Use code NEWBIE or BMW for an additional discount at checkout.
Nice. My other question was going to be about protectant. It's all nice and dandy to keep it clean, but no one wants their dash to start fading or cracking.
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+1. I hate anything that's slick and greasy. 1Z is by far the best interior cleaner i've used. Dry to the touch and leaves a pretty nice "clean" scent. You can also use 303 Aerospace Protectant.
Does the 1Z 'protect' or just clean? I'd obviously want to do both although I'm probably more worried about protecting as it's just dust that I'd be cleaning 99% of the time.
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Does the 1Z 'protect' or just clean? I'd obviously want to do both although I'm probably more worried about protecting as it's just dust that I'd be cleaning 99% of the time.
It protects but i'm not sure how good. That's why you can get 303 if you're worried about protection. I wouldn't worry too much about cracking and etc on a BMW though. My mom never wash/clean her X5 and the dash is fine.
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i really like 1Z einszett Cockpit Premium.. mild clean smell with no residue and a matte finish
i also use 1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner for my leatherette seats
+1000000000

I love this shit!
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It protects but i'm not sure how good. That's why you can get 303 if you're worried about protection. I wouldn't worry too much about cracking and etc on a BMW though. My mom never wash/clean her X5 and the dash is fine.
+1 1Z Cockpit Premium has very light protection.
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I'm looking for advice how to clean my dashboard.... I made the rookie mistake of taking it to a car wash and they used some sort of dashboard cleaner which has left a residue within the finish of the dashboard. It is almost milky looking in direct sunlight. I did not notice this until it baked in the sun and now appears to be very well ingrained into the dashboard. Any suggestions on a cleaner or solvents to remove the cleaner buildup within the dashboard material without having to do some serious elbow scrubbing and/or ruining the dashboard even more?
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