[Fahrfun]

Originally Posted by JillX5M

Do you have a direct link on the interior cleaning Grigot spray? It is a little overwhelming when I go on the website and there are a million different Grigot sprays. Also, where is the cheapest place I can buy it? Amazon would be amazing since it's 2 day shipping. Link for Microfiber towels too? And the link for that spray you were mentioning to clean the leather?

https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-10975-Interior-Detailer/dp/B016UIQ8TC

[JillX5M]

Originally Posted by Condorll

Griots 3 in 1 Ceramic spray is excellent. I put 1 thin coat over my new 2023 X5 xDrive 40i Black sapphire metalic (cognac interior) and after 6 or 8 automatic car washes the microfiber drying cloth still just glides effortlessly over the paint. YouTube tests show Griots will last up to 6 months, longer when you give it a second coat. Griots is an official sponser of the BMW CCA club as well, so they must be somewhat endorsed by the members. BTW I turned down my dealers offer of a $599 Teflon coating and opted to use Griots myself instead. Easy application, wipe and buff off quickly. Took me about 2 hours to do the X5.

Curious - how do you clean your display screen on the interior dashboard ?

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by JillX5M

Curious - how do you clean your display screen on the interior dashboard ?

I have always used eyeglass cleaner on all my displays, car, phone, table, computer, etc. If it's glass, that's what I use. Works great. I also shout at people who are attempting to touch the displays

[malvern_man]

Originally Posted by JillX5M

Curious - how do you clean your display screen on the interior dashboard ?

I use either Gyeon Q²M Glass or Gyeon Q²M Interior Detailer.

[ScaldedDog]

Originally Posted by Marty in NY

I also shout at people who are attempting to touch the displays

LOL! You made my night...

Originally Posted by malvern_man

... Gyeon Q²M Interior Detailer.

Same here. Use it on my laptop screens, too.

Mark

[AllVol]

Originally Posted by sharkymcpeterson

I’d get a new car paint corrected, ceramic coated or ppf’d before anything else happened.

Adams and chemical guys both have a great line of products, check their websites. Id recommend watching some professional detailers on YouTube to get a idea of the proper technique as well as what chemicals to use and when.

Also, there are plenty of threads about washing. Info overload really. A quick search will get you there. Congrats on the new car, enjoy!!!!

I am an Adams guy for pH balanced car wash and Graphene tire dressing. Big fan of the foam cannon as well. Chemical guys for wheel cleaner and interior detailed and leather cleaner.

Two bucket method and microfiber wash mitt and drying towels.

[Itslouiev]

Originally Posted by JillX5M

Curious - how do you clean your display screen on the interior dashboard ?

I know this wasn't directed at me, but I used to work at the Apple Store and I really grew fond of the cleaning solution that they used on all their screens in the store.

It's called Woosh! (yep with the exclamation mark), I actually ordered a few of the big woosh bottles that come with the cleaning cloths and everything and keep one in the car for all the screens in the dash. It's probably the only non automotive specific product I use for keeping my car clean.

[Nikita44]

Adam's polishes for a long time on my cars. Their graphene detailer is awesome and Adam does videos on how to use all of the products.

[Condorll]

Originally Posted by JillX5M

Curious - how do you clean your display screen on the interior dashboard ?

I use a damp microfiber towel.

[11001X101]

Any turtle wax hybrid solutions lover here? Sometimes the best products are at your local Walmart store. A lot of good discussion here.

[JillX5M]

Originally Posted by sparrky

I gave up trying to fight swirls after six months of handwashing, no-rinse , etc. I was spending more time washing and trying to keep the dust off of it. Now I’m just doing drive through washes. Two minutes and done. It’s a car, drive it enjoy it don’t worry about it.

‘23 Sapphire Metallic Black, m-sport

Oh my goodness. This might be the best advice. I just joined a car wash club near my house that’s 22 dollars per month for unlimited car washes and I have my weekends to spend with my kids. Time is money. Why doesn’t everyone do this? Haha. It’s one of those brushless car washes too so doesn’t damage the car.

[malvern_man]

Originally Posted by JillX5M

Oh my goodness. This might be the best advice. I just joined a car wash club near my house that’s 22 dollars per month for unlimited car washes and I have my weekends to spend with my kids. Time is money. Why doesn’t everyone do this? Haha. It’s one of those brushless car washes too so doesn’t damage the car.

Cons of brushless car washes...

Like all car wash methods, brushless car wash has its own set of disadvantages, and they are mentioned below.

Prone to scratches: The cloth strips, if not cleaned regularly, can cause scratches on the car’s body. The dirt left behind on the cloth strips used for the cleaning method tends to mar the surface of your vehicle over time.

Uses harmful chemicals: In most brushless car wash facilities, harsh chemicals are used to dissolve dirt. These chemicals can ruin your car’s finish and shine.

Incomplete cleaning: In a brushless car wash method, you cannot clean your car’s nooks and crannies. There will still be dirt and grime stuck in parts where the cloth strips can’t reach. This accumulated dirt over time can cause considerable damage to your car.