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Anybody find a product that they love for BMW (E46) dashboards? 303? Vinylex? Just picked up my 325i tonight and plan to give it the once over tommorrow! :D :up



Also, how about the black trim on the doors and window frames? I have Vinylex, 303 and One Grand Exterior protectant.
 
If its a new car I recommend allowing the vinyl/leather to off gas for a few weeks before adding a protectant. Otherwise, your windows will get very hazy on the interior. I like 303:up for when your ready.
 
I only use 303 and wipe it down weekly with a MT, but watered-down Vinylex (or Z-16) and Black Magic Semi-Gloss Dashboard protectant are alternatives.



As with the window frames, if they are the shiny shadowline trim... then your regular wax or sealant would work fine. Just be careful of the fuzzy stuff. I don't believe new E46s have any black trim on the doors besides for that...



~bw
 
High Noon... the car was completely built on November 5th. Is that enough time for off gassing? I'd really like to get some kind of protection on the dash ASAP.
 
I use 303 on my BMW interior and it works great. It applys smoothly and evenly in the rough surface of the dashboard and door panels. I use a damp foam applicator and buff off with a cotton towel. As for the exterior trim, I use zaino Z16 on everything, but 303 will work well too.
 
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I have had good results on with Zymol Vinyl on my 540. Not greasy or shiny. Good luck.
 
I am not a big Zymol fan but I can second that vote - very good stuff, and I've been using it on my BMW. (once I find something I'm perfectly happy with I use it until it's gone - then re-assess.) When it is gone I'll probably switch to 303, since i trust the guys here who have recommended it.
 
I just got a 2002 Tahoe on 12/23/01 . I am waiting 30 days just to be sure,I don't know when mine was built. If yours is going to be garaged ,leave the windows open till you are satisfied.Only long unprotected neglect will hurt it. I really don't know the off gas periods. If your windows get hazy quick it was to soon. You may even bring up the question to a knowledgeable person at your dealership or I am sure our Autopians can handle it :up
 
What you are seeing is the plasticizers used in the interior materials releasing solvents. The BMW does this bad when new, and the haze is difficult to get off the windows....especially the rear one. I don't think using 303 has much effect on this process, so wouldn't wait to dress your interior trimmings.



Pick up some stoners invisible glass and mix up a mixture of vinegar, IPA and water to tackle that haze on the inside of your windows.......it will come.
 
Detailking... the car is awesome! :up Can't want 'till it's broken in ;) Your Viking mitt worked suberbly by the way. If you still have any left, I'd like to grab another 1 or 2 for when these wear out. :(
 
I don't use any on the upper part of the dash. That's got a real dull finish, and I prefer to keep it that way. Adding any type of treatment will add some shine, even with a matte finish, compared to untreated, which results in a nasty glare off the windshield. Just keep it clean and always put up a shade in the sun and it will be fine, and look better too.
 
303 to the dash with a damp applicator and immediately buff. It is a satin black shine, with no high gloss or glare. I hate the glossy dash's too. You need something on your dash to protect against UV damage and fading....using nothing is a mistake.
 
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