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      03-25-2024, 07:24 PM   #1
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Interior care and cleaning

I know this is going to probably be kind of a loaded question, but I am curious as to what other people are using for there interior cleaning and care products. In the past on other non BMW vehicles I have always used Meguiars' product. Since this is my first BMW, I just don't want to ruin the interior.

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      03-26-2024, 01:02 PM   #2
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I know this is going to probably be kind of a loaded question, but I am curious as to what other people are using for there interior cleaning and care products. In the past on other non BMW vehicles I have always used Meguiars' product. Since this is my first BMW, I just don't want to ruin the interior.

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Nextzett Cockpit Premium
Nextzett Lederpflege (for leather seats and wheel)

I’ve tried other stuff, and always come back to these.
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      03-26-2024, 01:09 PM   #3
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Nextzett Cockpit Premium
Nextzett Lederpflege (for leather seats and wheel)

I’ve tried other stuff, and always come back to these.
+1 on the Cockpit Premium. It's a good one. I've also had a good experience with GYEON Q2M Interior Cleaner. Unless your car is absolutely filthy, you don't need to use a lot of product. In most cases you don't even need to use chemicals as a damp (lightly) cloth will suffice.
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      03-26-2024, 09:08 PM   #4
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Thats good to hear. The main thing I am worried about is keeping the seats from wearing and literal tearing. I've been in other cars where the leather ( could have been fake) was cracked and torn in numerous spots. Granted they were non BMW vehicles.
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      03-27-2024, 09:14 AM   #5
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+1 for the Nextzett Cockpit Premium. I've tried others, but always come back to this.
I also use 303 Aerospace Protectant for UV protection, leaves a nice matte finish
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P&S Xpress ftw
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Xpress is good. I mostly use Koch Chemie Pol Star. Actually, that's not true, I mostly use DIY Detail Rinseless or ONR for light stuff.
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Funny, I'm also a Nextzett (I wanted to call it Einszett) user. I think it was recommended here a long time ago and it's always worked so I keep on with it.

My interiors never get too dirty though...
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Meguiar is perfectly fine. Most products all do the same thing really. Few products from some brands are special in their own way but you could detail your car with OTC stuff very well.

Myself I use DIY Clean & protect for maintenance and Optimum power clean diluted 1:5, Optimum carpet cleaner and Carpro PERL 1:5 for deep cleans and details.

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Cockpit was my grab to for years but I been using CarPro InnerQD is just as primary Interior
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I like Griots products, but I also use Colourlock leather shield on all the leather.
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      03-27-2024, 11:14 PM   #12
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Nextzett Cockpit Premium
Nextzett Lederpflege (for leather seats and wheel)

I’ve tried other stuff, and always come back to these.
Thanks! Ordered both on Amazon.
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      03-28-2024, 12:11 AM   #13
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Thanks! Ordered both on Amazon.
Great, enjoy them, and post your impression.

I use a microfiber to apply for both.
Just apply directly to the surface and wipe off.
For the leather I use a second microfiber
to fully dry any excess product.
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