Interior Care - BMW 1989-1995 525i Service Manual

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Interior care
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Dirt spots can usually be removed with lukewarm soapy wa-
ter. Use spot remover for grease and oil spots. Do not pour the
liquid directly on the carpet, but dampen a clean cloth and rub
carefully, starting at the edge of the spot and working inward.
Do not use gasoline, naptha, or other flammable substances
to clean the carpeting.
Vinyl and cloth upholstery and trim
Use a dry foam cleaner. Grease or paint spots can be re-
moved by wiping with a cloth soaked with this cleaner. Use the
same cleaner. applied with a soft cloth or brush , on the head-
liner and side trim panels. For cloth -covered seat areas, use
the techn iques described previously for clean ing the carpet-
ing.
Leather upholstery and trim
Leather upholstery and trim shoul d be periodically cleaned
using a slightly damp cotton or wool cloth . The idea is to get rid
of the dirt in the creases and pores that can cause brittleness
and premature aging. On heav ily soiled areas , use a mild de-
tergen t (such as
Woolite~) .
Use two tablespoons to one quart
of cold water. Dry the trim and upholstery completely using a
soft cloth . Regular use of a good quality leather conditioner
will reduce drying and cracking of the leather.
CLEANING AND PRESERVING