Interior detailing

M40i017 · 05-17-2020, 11:56 AM

Just wondering what you guys use and think is the best way to keep interior clean and looking brand new?

Any experience with 303 aeroprotectant spray?

Just purchased but want to see of people have experience with it prior to me using in my m40i.

cheers

Marmugmotleocay · 05-17-2020, 12:27 PM

Check out the Mckees 37 line. I smells good and works well.

Joan85 · 05-17-2020, 02:30 PM

Auto Finesse Spritz

spta97 · 05-17-2020, 02:56 PM

I haven't done a full interior detail yet, but I usually use Simple Green and a damp cloth.

Alex C. · 05-17-2020, 07:13 PM

I use either adams interior detailer or chemical guys innerclean. Keeps it looking factory. I hate shiny cleaners that make everything greasy. Both these cleaners have uv protectants in them but do not leave any residue.

DETSGTSTARSKY · 05-17-2020, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M40i017

Just wondering what you guys use and think is the best way to keep interior clean and looking brand new?

Any experience with 303 aeroprotectant spray?

Just purchased but want to see of people have experience with it prior to me using in my m40i.

cheers

My detailer used 303 protectant on our BMW interiors. It worked well for him and we were always happy with the results.

IslandDriver · 05-18-2020, 12:28 AM

Another vote for chemical guys innerclean. And honey leather cleaner/conditioner for the seats.

Alias1431 · 05-18-2020, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by M40i017

Just wondering what you guys use and think is the best way to keep interior clean and looking brand new?

No children (yet).

Cheers.

satz · 05-18-2020, 03:26 AM

Whatever you use on the leather or vinyl, make sure it doesn't make it shiny!

I often wipe over my steering wheel, seat faces with warm to hot water with a little good quality face soap. If it's good enough for your face it should be okay for leather!

Wgosma · 05-18-2020, 07:36 AM

Regularly wiping down leather, removing dirt and keeping it hydrated really helps prolong life and promotes good cosmetic appearance- do that weekly and over time it pays big dividends.

Fast400 · 05-18-2020, 10:30 AM

Anyone have good pictures of their results?
I used Meguiar's leather conditioner....once! It made everything greasy looking! Took an hour to correct. Our "Vinether" interiors are definately odd...my M5 was easy compared to this.

6ixSpd · 05-18-2020, 12:35 PM

The original BMW leather cleaning foam and conditioner have served me extremely well for years. No shiny finish, just stock appearance cleaned up.

JDsX3 · 05-18-2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DETSGTSTARSKY

My detailer used 303 protectant on our BMW interiors. It worked well for him and we were always happy with the results.

I also use 303. It is easy, has UV protectorate built in, and does a great job.

satz · 05-19-2020, 06:19 PM

What's a good product to retain the leather smell? Not that my X3 has much of a leather smell anyway. Interestingly it smells very different to my X2 (could be that the latter was made in Germany and had Dakota leather?) The X2 more of a 'leather' smell inside.

allanrangell · 05-23-2020, 12:32 PM

I use Nextzett Cockpit Premium for my G01. Prefer this over 303 (which I previously used for years). To top the leather, Zaino's Leather in a Bottle is amazing.

PostModernHero · 05-23-2020, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wgosma

Regularly wiping down leather, removing dirt and keeping it hydrated really helps prolong life and promotes good cosmetic appearance- do that weekly and over time it pays big dividends.

OTOH... on my last car, I hardly ever touched the leather. After 9 years of no conditioning, the leather still looked basically brand new. With the exception of a very slight sheen on the driver's seat, it retained it's factory matte finish. And oyster, no less!

It does help to have been the original owner, and to never have abused it:

Wgosma · 05-24-2020, 08:06 AM

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What's a good product to retain the leather smell? Not that my X3 has much of a leather smell anyway. Interestingly it smells very different to my X2 (could be that the latter was made in Germany and had Dakota leather?) The X2 more of a 'leather' smell inside.

Leather Masters (Italian stuff) is quite good- available on Amazon. I use their protection creme regularly, but it really won't add smell, well maybe a very slight amount but negligible.

Very good products but bit pricey. (They make cleaners and other related products)

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Maste...5-4be35d7258cc

05-17-2020, 11:56 AM	#1
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spta97 Colonel 1394 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: BMW 2020 X3MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I haven't done a full interior detail yet, but I usually use Simple Green and a damp cloth.
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Alex C. Private First Class 66 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2019 Bmw X3 xdrive30i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United States, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Bmw x3 xdrive30i [0.00]	I use either adams interior detailer or chemical guys innerclean. Keeps it looking factory. I hate shiny cleaners that make everything greasy. Both these cleaners have uv protectants in them but do not leave any residue.
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IslandDriver Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Another vote for chemical guys innerclean. And honey leather cleaner/conditioner for the seats.
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Whatever you use on the leather or vinyl, make sure it doesn't make it shiny! I often wipe over my steering wheel, seat faces with warm to hot water with a little good quality face soap. If it's good enough for your face it should be okay for leather! __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
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Wgosma Lieutenant Colonel 806 Rep 1,905 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 X3 28i (N52) Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Northern Nevada iTrader: (0)	Regularly wiping down leather, removing dirt and keeping it hydrated really helps prolong life and promotes good cosmetic appearance- do that weekly and over time it pays big dividends.
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6015 Rep 6,746 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	The original BMW leather cleaning foam and conditioner have served me extremely well for years. No shiny finish, just stock appearance cleaned up. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	What's a good product to retain the leather smell? Not that my X3 has much of a leather smell anyway. Interestingly it smells very different to my X2 (could be that the latter was made in Germany and had Dakota leather?) The X2 more of a 'leather' smell inside. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
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allanrangell Abby 8 Rep 52 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Providence, RI iTrader: (0)	I use Nextzett Cockpit Premium for my G01. Prefer this over 303 (which I previously used for years). To top the leather, Zaino's Leather in a Bottle is amazing.
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