Best cleaners for interior trim?

snitzl3 · 03-26-2006, 02:21 PM

I have wood grain interior and i noticed that it is very dusty and has some kind of dusty spots that need more than just a wipe with a towel to get them off..my question is what is yalls opinion on the best cleaner to use to make these peices look clean and spot/streak free?

thesethoughtsru · 03-26-2006, 02:25 PM

yeah, i'd like to know too! stupid matt chrome, as amazing as it is, turns into black fingerprints within like 2 days.

Gir · 03-26-2006, 02:39 PM

Lexol's Vinylex. Plus it has UV protection.

2000_328CI · 03-26-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gir

Lexol's Vinylex. Plus it has UV protection.

oh nice... is this available at advanced auto parts?

Gir · 03-26-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000_328CI

oh nice... is this available at advanced auto parts?

Dunno, I've found it ace hardware though.

BLK328Ci · 03-26-2006, 03:35 PM

I use the Lexol Vinylex......works good...but doesnt put that "shiny, glossy finish" it shines but not like crazy... But I highly recommended

///MLM · 03-26-2006, 03:44 PM

ModBargains has something for trim. Heard it works well..

01BMW3Coupe · 03-26-2006, 04:44 PM

griot's interior cleaner....its great for leather, carpeting, headliners, etc. i even use it on my shoes

Edison@JleviSW · 03-26-2006, 05:10 PM

I just use water, maybe some pledge furniture cleaner. I wax my interior trim to keep it glossy.

OCDGarage · 03-26-2006, 06:51 PM

Guess what the shiny coating on your wood grain is? Yup, Clear coat. Similar to the Clear found on your exterior. Vinylex is a fantastic product for dash & door plastics and it will not harm your wood grain but if you really want your wood grain to stand out do what I do.

Wipe all interior trim down with a QD spray and then mask off all the surrounding plastic and leather with blue tape. Treat the trim just like you paint. If it is scratched and oxidized start with something like Menzerna Intensive Polish. Work the product in by hand using a microfiber applicator in a liner motion. Buff off residue with a microfiber and repeat with Final Finish. Top it all of with FMJ of Klasse and all I will say is "WOW". You won't believe the difference. The best part is that the scratches are gone or minimized and there is a great layer of protection on there now. For the next year a QD spray and microfiber is all you need to keep on top of it.

Hope this helps.

If you have more questions about this procedure or other don't hesitate to contact me.

Brett @ OCD

kpg111 · 03-27-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OCDGarage

Guess what the shiny coating on your wood grain is? Yup, Clear coat. Similar to the Clear found on your exterior. Vinylex is a fantastic product for dash & door plastics and it will not harm your wood grain but if you really want your wood grain to stand out do what I do.

Wipe all interior trim down with a QD spray and then mask off all the surrounding plastic and leather with blue tape. Treat the trim just like you paint. If it is scratched and oxidized start with something like Menzerna Intensive Polish. Work the product in by hand using a microfiber applicator in a liner motion. Buff off residue with a microfiber and repeat with Final Finish. Top it all of with FMJ of Klasse and all I will say is "WOW". You won't believe the difference. The best part is that the scratches are gone or minimized and there is a great layer of protection on there now. For the next year a QD spray and microfiber is all you need to keep on top of it.

Hope this helps.

If you have more questions about this procedure or other don't hesitate to contact me.

Brett @ OCD

Let me try this on my interior trim. Thanks.

03-26-2006, 02:21 PM	#1
snitzl3 OEM ///Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,505 My Ride: e60 LCI View My Garage	Best cleaners for interior trim? I have wood grain interior and i noticed that it is very dusty and has some kind of dusty spots that need more than just a wipe with a towel to get them off..my question is what is yalls opinion on the best cleaner to use to make these peices look clean and spot/streak free?

03-26-2006, 02:25 PM	#2
thesethoughtsru Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 1,691 My Ride: is a fake CSL View My Garage	yeah, i'd like to know too! stupid matt chrome, as amazing as it is, turns into black fingerprints within like 2 days. __________________ Silver Grey on Recaros ///M3 - VCSL, CF Grills, SS Race, KW V2, Alcantara Int, Illum Door Sills

03-26-2006, 03:44 PM	#7
///MLM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,762 My Ride: TiAg 323i View My Garage	ModBargains has something for trim. Heard it works well.. __________________ Car: 1999 323i Titanium Silver Exterior:///M Lip Spoiler\|OEM Clears with Solaris Diamond Invisibulbs\|Body Colored Kidneys Interior:///M Alumminum Pedals\|Matte Chrome Trim\|Silver Gauge Rings w/ Red Needles\|Interior LEDs

03-26-2006, 06:51 PM	#10
OCDGarage Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY Posts: 247 My Ride: Cabrio M3, Carbon View My Garage	Wood Trim Clear Coated? Guess what the shiny coating on your wood grain is? Yup, Clear coat. Similar to the Clear found on your exterior. Vinylex is a fantastic product for dash & door plastics and it will not harm your wood grain but if you really want your wood grain to stand out do what I do. Wipe all interior trim down with a QD spray and then mask off all the surrounding plastic and leather with blue tape. Treat the trim just like you paint. If it is scratched and oxidized start with something like Menzerna Intensive Polish. Work the product in by hand using a microfiber applicator in a liner motion. Buff off residue with a microfiber and repeat with Final Finish. Top it all of with FMJ of Klasse and all I will say is "WOW". You won't believe the difference. The best part is that the scratches are gone or minimized and there is a great layer of protection on there now. For the next year a QD spray and microfiber is all you need to keep on top of it. Hope this helps. If you have more questions about this procedure or other don't hesitate to contact me. Brett @ OCD

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03-26-2006, 02:39 PM	#3
Gir Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: . Posts: 2,210 My Ride: . View My Garage	Lexol's Vinylex. Plus it has UV protection.

03-26-2006, 03:35 PM	#6
BLK328Ci Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Abingdon, Maryland Posts: 58 My Ride: 2000 Black 328Ci View My Garage	I use the Lexol Vinylex......works good...but doesnt put that "shiny, glossy finish" it shines but not like crazy... But I highly recommended

03-26-2006, 04:44 PM	#8
01BMW3Coupe Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 144 My Ride: 2001 325ci View My Garage	griot's interior cleaner....its great for leather, carpeting, headliners, etc. i even use it on my shoes

03-26-2006, 05:10 PM	#9
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	I just use water, maybe some pledge furniture cleaner. I wax my interior trim to keep it glossy.