What do you recommend for cleaning leather and vinyl

[jflip2002]

Im new to this site, so I may be a little late with the posting. But I Work at an auto parts store, so I see plenty of cleaning supplies. Ive noticed the best brand for leather, and vinyl is Black Magic. It makes yours tires and leather look like its wet, and doesnt necessarily leave it greasy. But as many others have noted, there is a product for leather, and a product for rubber/vinyl. Itd be recommended to use both.

As for the exterior, I just a gold maguires car wash. But then I use the Dupont Teflon Spray On Wax. You just spray it on, and wipe it off. Then every day when I Get home from work, I wipe it down with the California Car Duster. That way I have to clean it once a week, and I dont even need to do it that much.

[city]

Originally Posted by jflip2002

Im new to this site, so I may be a little late with the posting. But I Work at an auto parts store, so I see plenty of cleaning supplies. Ive noticed the best brand for leather, and vinyl is Black Magic. It makes yours tires and leather look like its wet, and doesnt necessarily leave it greasy. But as many others have noted, there is a product for leather, and a product for rubber/vinyl. Itd be recommended to use both.

As for the exterior, I just a gold maguires car wash. But then I use the Dupont Teflon Spray On Wax. You just spray it on, and wipe it off. Then every day when I Get home from work, I wipe it down with the California Car Duster. That way I have to clean it once a week, and I dont even need to do it that much.

Agreed I use Black Magic Leather & Vinyl Cleaner and the conditioner works wonders.

[Morea318]

Hi y'all,

am a newbee both to this forum and the US.
Brought my 318ti over from Munich/Germany in oct/2003 where I bought it new and custom-made/ordered in 1997.

My q : what kind of products do y use for

1. clean the interior vinyl parts ?

2. what do y use for protection of interior vinyl parts ?

3. what do y use for the rubber parts like door seals etc. ?

Please help !
am not familiar with US products for my 318

Thank you for your feedback

[TYL]

Originally Posted by bmwpwr

Ive always used Lexol and had good results with it. They have a cleaner then I use the conditioner.

I used them for the 8 years I had my TI and it kept my leather in perfect shape.

[aceyx]

Originally Posted by Morea318

1. clean the interior vinyl parts ?

2. what do y use for protection of interior vinyl parts ?

3. what do y use for the rubber parts like door seals etc. ?

Sorry, it seems I skipped over this post.

1. Water, clean rag. I'll add a drop of woolite if it's really dirty.

2. Vinylex. Or Vinyltex, I forget how it's spelled.

3. Gummi-Pflege (rubber care). BMW doesn't make it anymore. The only place I know that sells similar stuff is Pelican Parts.

[Morea318]

Thank you !
Will look for the stuff I need asap.
Will check with BMW Munich whether they have rubber care next time I go there.

[aceyx]

Originally Posted by Morea318

Will check with BMW Munich whether they have rubber care next time I go there.

They discontinued Gummi-Pflege; there are similar products out there though. If you find something let me know, I'd be willing to pick up a tube or two.

[Morea318]

ok, but it'll be Febr/March, will let you know.

[Morea318]

sorry, me again.
This topic intrigued me so I just called BMW Munich.
They do not have the rubber care tube any longer - as you mentioned - but a spray now (which I would not take).

Pelicanparts.com is selling the 1 Z (einszett) rubber care stick, 100 ml, which they claim to be UV-"stable"
(I looked at their website).

Guess I'll also go with 1 Z.
I used vaseline in the meantime, since I had to do something (and my car spent 6 weeks in the shipping container).

[TroyAndEddie]

Y'know, the dealer has great stuff, it being the dealer and all. And honestly, my local dealership prices their cleaning supplies on par with the stuff you can get the auto parts store. I figure if it works for the cars in their showroom, it's game for my ride, too.

[roadrash]

Wow, resurrection of a nearly 5-year old thread. LOL

[saraphee]

I find the Meguiar's range of products does it for me. They are also recommended by CCAT ( Classic Car Association fo Thailand)