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IppoJ

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I have a '95 M3 that I've been bringing back to 'like new' condition. Since it's cold out now I'm focusing on the interior.

BMW's vinyl has a very deep pattern that seems to grab onto dirt. I've cleaned the dash and console with 1Z Plastik Reiniger deep cleaner but they still looks 'tired' almost like they are still dirty.

I've never used protectant on my dash boards, just kept them clean. Never had any issues. So, I've researched this extensively on here but all of the recommendations seem to be at least a year old.

So, to see if anything has changed what would the Autopians suggest for my tired dash? Is there anything new?

-303 seems to be the top choice but I've read that it stinks.

-Leatherique says to smear Vaseline on the dash. ?? um, no thanks.

-Pinnacle?

-1Z Cockpit Lemon?



TIA!
 
Showroom Shine said:
Try Dash & Vent magic by Jax Wax. Google it!:idea
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That sounds like it leaves a shiny finish.



giga_dude said:
I just got 303 and applied it this weekend for the first time >> no complaints whatsoever....
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It doesn't stink? What does it smell like?
 
1Z Cockpit Premium is what Ill be using from now on. DP Total Interior Protectant leaves a completely matte finish, cant even tell its on there. Ive got some of that for sale. Smells like bananas.
 
I've been through several large amounts of 303 protectant and have never noticed any smell.. in fact it is ALMOST odorless.



I have read accounts of 303 freezing due to clod temps and then when it thawed it smelled foul....
 
D&D Auto Detail said:
1Z Cockpit Premium is what Ill be using from now on. DP Total Interior Protectant leaves a completely matte finish, cant even tell its on there. Ive got some of that for sale. Smells like bananas.
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Cockpit Premium is just a cleaner, isn't it? I have a couple different cleaners that I like. 1Z deep clean and the Leatherique cleaner both clean well but my dash is still not clean looking.
Do you have any samples of the DP?



MotorCity said:
I've been through several large amounts of 303 protectant and have never noticed any smell.. in fact it is ALMOST odorless.



I have read accounts of 303 freezing due to clod temps and then when it thawed it smelled foul....
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That's good to hear, the 303 seems to be highly regarded, I have their sample pack on order.



I've tried the EagleOne nano protectant in my daughters Saab, the smell makes me ill.
 
D&D Auto Detail said:
No, Cockpit Premium is a cleaner and protectant with anti static abilities. Its oil free and can be used on steering wheels.
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Maybe I'll give that a try, I've been impressed with every 1Z product I've tried.



99MustangGTVert said:
FK108 Impressed the heck out of me. Wont be going back to the glossy stuff anytime soon.
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Maybe I'll see if I can get a sample of that but their website lists the shine as 7/10.
 
I've never experienced any "smell" issues with 303 but the freeze then thaw affect may be an issue. I like the matte but new finish of the 303 in my BMW's.
 
I've liked both of the Sonus interior products. I also like Prima Nero and I've read a lot of good things about Poorboy's Natural Look.
 
FK #108 is excellent. No greasy shine, a fresh scent, and leaves a nice "glow" to the interior.



Optimum's Protectant Plus is very nice also, it's what I'm currently using, the newer version has a pleasant scent.
 
Dash & Vent Magic is a cleaner, restorer, that makes a dasboard look like it did when it was new. It also has a Great smell and is not oily or greasy.
 
MotorCity said:
I have read accounts of 303 freezing due to clod temps and then when it thawed it smelled foul....
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This made me realize, anything I decide on would have to be ordered, it's friggin cold here so I'm afraid of the product freezing en route. :(
 
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