M340 mirror and kidney smudges!

SM2 · 08-21-2019, 07:15 PM

Anyone have their M340 mirror caps that look like this? Looking for the best solution to clean these.

serg1282 · 08-24-2019, 04:22 PM

I've tried a few things. I saw someone recommend Chemical Guys Jet Seal so I tried that after the first wash, but the water spots still showed up within a few days. I've also cleaned the mirrors intermittently with Chemical Guys All Purpose Detailer which does an OK job of getting the water spots out, but doesn't prevent them from coming back. Similarly, and weirdly, the glass cleaning product I use on the windows does an excellent job of getting the water spots out, but I doubt it'll keep them away very long.

My guess is that some type of wax or sealant will work to prevent them, but I haven't found it yet. In any event, I hope the above suggestions help you get them out at minimum.

SM2 · 08-24-2019, 04:29 PM

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I've tried a few things. I saw someone recommend Chemical Guys Jet Seal so I tried that after the first wash, but the water spots still showed up within a few days. I've also cleaned the mirrors intermittently with Chemical Guys All Purpose Detailer which does an OK job of getting the water spots out, but doesn't prevent them from coming back. Similarly, and weirdly, the glass cleaning product I use on the windows does an excellent job of getting the water spots out, but I doubt it'll keep them away very long.

My guess is that some type of wax or sealant will work to prevent them, but I haven't found it yet. In any event, I hope the above suggestions help you get them out at minimum.

Thanks for the response, definitely tried window cleaner and it seemed to be the beat solution so far but haven't tried many things yet.

Wmzorba09 · 09-23-2019, 10:19 PM

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Anyone have their M340 mirror caps that look like this? Looking for the best solution to clean these.

Have the same problem and some that won't even come out and seem permanent

SM2 · 09-23-2019, 10:20 PM

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Anyone have their M340 mirror caps that look like this? Looking for the best solution to clean these.

Have the same problem and some that won't even come out and seem permanent

Expierence did this issue with a couple new cars at our dealer. What a shame 😢.

Wmzorba09 · 09-23-2019, 10:52 PM

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Anyone have their M340 mirror caps that look like this? Looking for the best solution to clean these.

Have the same problem and some that won't even come out and seem permanent

Expierence did this issue with a couple new cars at our dealer. What a shame 😢.

It's unacceptable on a 70k vehicle

SM2 · 09-23-2019, 10:54 PM

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Anyone have their M340 mirror caps that look like this? Looking for the best solution to clean these.

Have the same problem and some that won't even come out and seem permanent

Expierence did this issue with a couple new cars at our dealer. What a shame 😢.

It's unacceptable on a 70k vehicle

Don't know why they went with a matte finish. I don't think they tested it before they decided to put it on.

Wmzorba09 · 09-23-2019, 11:05 PM

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Anyone have their M340 mirror caps that look like this? Looking for the best solution to clean these.

Have the same problem and some that won't even come out and seem permanent

Expierence did this issue with a couple new cars at our dealer. What a shame 😢.

It's unacceptable on a 70k vehicle

Don't know why they went with a matte finish. I don't think they tested it before they decided to put it on.

It looks good but if it's not practical and will look like sh** in a year then I don't get it.

SM2 · 09-23-2019, 11:11 PM

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Anyone have their M340 mirror caps that look like this? Looking for the best solution to clean these.

Have the same problem and some that won't even come out and seem permanent

Expierence did this issue with a couple new cars at our dealer. What a shame 😢.

It's unacceptable on a 70k vehicle

Don't know why they went with a matte finish. I don't think they tested it before they decided to put it on.

It looks good but if it's not practical and will look like sh** in a year then I don't get it.

Probably could just upgrade to gloss black.

themnmd · 09-23-2019, 11:29 PM

I had same issue, I used CarPro Erasure which is an IPA solution. It worked decently. I switched to cf mirror caps and black grill and bumper trim to avoid the issue. Plus it looks killer

BMWm340ixC1X · 10-04-2019, 11:19 PM

If you want to keep them just have them wrapped the ppl wrapping should clean it ... no issues after it was wrapped, but I've had mine coated as well

TTG · 10-06-2019, 02:40 PM

Ceramic coated mine and they clean up super easy.

I already have a black grill waiting to be installed and I am not sure what I will do with mirrors.

The Outrage · 10-09-2019, 02:10 PM

My PPF installer wrapped all of the Cerium Grey trim in Xpel, even the little individual elements on the grille. I have no problems with spotting.

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serg1282 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 333 Posts Drives: through Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I've tried a few things. I saw someone recommend Chemical Guys Jet Seal so I tried that after the first wash, but the water spots still showed up within a few days. I've also cleaned the mirrors intermittently with Chemical Guys All Purpose Detailer which does an OK job of getting the water spots out, but doesn't prevent them from coming back. Similarly, and weirdly, the glass cleaning product I use on the windows does an excellent job of getting the water spots out, but I doubt it'll keep them away very long. My guess is that some type of wax or sealant will work to prevent them, but I haven't found it yet. In any event, I hope the above suggestions help you get them out at minimum.
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themnmd Colonel 1713 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: 23 X5MC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Rafael CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i X [0.00]	I had same issue, I used CarPro Erasure which is an IPA solution. It worked decently. I switched to cf mirror caps and black grill and bumper trim to avoid the issue. Plus it looks killer
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BMWm340ixC1X Private 50 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 08BMW335xia22 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	If you want to keep them just have them wrapped the ppl wrapping should clean it ... no issues after it was wrapped, but I've had mine coated as well
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TTG ... 998 Rep 4,362 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Ceramic coated mine and they clean up super easy. I already have a black grill waiting to be installed and I am not sure what I will do with mirrors. __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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The Outrage Private 66 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	My PPF installer wrapped all of the Cerium Grey trim in Xpel, even the little individual elements on the grille. I have no problems with spotting.
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