When a mechanic cleans his car, 335d interior detail with amazing results!

[@gagelankin8817]

“I’m a mechanic, I am not a detailer” *proceeds to go more in detail than a professional detailer*

[@John-mv1pr]

Huge improvement. a wet vac of the carpets after the drill brush is the only extra step I do. Also nail varnish remover will shrivel up that rubber coating and make it east to remove for wrapping or repainting.

[@ShopLifeTV]

I think you missed a spot under the carpet... lol! Magic eraser to the rescue, came out super clean!!

[@JamiesGarage1]

Next time I’ll remove the dashboard. 😂

[@kdawson5]

Just a heads up for the future. Magic eraser is far too aggressive for leather. It removes the protective clear coat pretty much immediately. Leather is actually painted just like exterior paint. The clear coat is what keeps the leather looking matte.

[@thibault9741]

Magic araser = sand paper

[@TheBaccaClench]

So in your opinion what can be done to restore that leather clear coat? My seats are all in decent condition for their age, no major cracks. all of the seats but the drivers seats are kinda dry… would like to save them before having to replace the leather a few years down the road.

[@kdawson5]

@@TheBaccaClench It basically requires them to be sanded down, resprayed with color and clear. I highly recommend Colourlock products for this. If you’re looking for a super easy DIY product you can check out their “Leather Fresh” to touch up spots. Their cleaners are also gentle but effective. And no I don’t work for them haha. Just really impressed with their stuff.

[@TheBaccaClench]

@@kdawson5 now you said diy to touch up spots. Is there a DIY to basically redo the whole seat but also not come off on my clothes?

[@kdawson5]

@@TheBaccaClench The proper way is with a spray gun. Basically you sand, clean, spray color, dry with heat gun then the same with the clear. You add a hardener to both coats. It’s 100% the same process as your seats were done at the factory. Just done by machines. So no worries about color coming off.

[@maqywhaq]

The sticky finish is oxidization of the coating. Fresh, it creates a soft kind of silicone feel(computer mice from Logitech has that, a lot of late 90s, early 00's gaming peripherals to). Depending on the formulation, you can use bleach or peroxide to bring it back, but as you're forced to grind off the tabs anyway, may as well as just replace them.

[@Nicetrybrobro]

This was so relaxing and nice to see how clean it got!

[@HakarDoski]

BMW blinker jokes will never get old

[@Kan_DSU]

I really like the smaller rims fits so great

[@JamiesGarage1]

Beefy tires 🤘

[@seandillon3340]

Its always nice to watch someone else clean.

[@CaffienatedMothman]

That's absolutely gorgeous. It looks like a brand new car. One thing I do want to say, I sometimes use plain Dawn diluted in water. Works great for carpets if the degreaser you have on hand doesn't pass the spot test.

[@falcon1209]

Hey quick comment! Melamine sponges (magic erasers) are abrasive, so be careful around glossy sensitive surfaces! I saw some swirl patterns on some of the glossy interior trim that might have been introduced with the sponges. The car looks amazing though! Great job. I love the 1 product method.

[@JamiesGarage1]

I noticed those swirls in the wood trim too, I’ll make sure to keep the erasers away from them for now on. Thanks!

[@superspeeder]

Jamie, great job!!! I will say, I think the most valuable technique to cleaning a car’s interior is just not getting it dirty to begin with. Spilled drinks and food debris make an interior disgusting in a hurry, and then cleaning is a huge job. I don’t do much as clean my car as dust it. 😉 BTW, be VERY careful with those Magic Erasers!!! Most people don’t know it, but they are abrasive and continued use can remove finishes. I threw ours away. I’d rather spend a little more elbow grease than damage something permanently. So true about dirty steering wheels and touch points! Mostly just requires periodic light cleaning with a mild detergent or leather cleaner. Looking good sir!!! 👍

[@matthewboudreaux2693]

Great video Jamie. When I bought my wife’s 2011 328i it was so dirty inside from dog hair and makeup spilled drinks and only God knows what else. I spent 3 hours on the steering wheel alone. All total I spent about 5 days cleaning it but it was so worth it. Practically looks almost new.

[@MI-mx3rh]

I'm still shell shocked how successfully you restored that BMW E38 I tried that in 2013 on a 1994 e38 740i but I blew in my face it kept falling apart so 1 engine and 1 transmission replacement (used ones) i sold the financial black hole . I wish I knew a mechanic like you for my cars

[@acslater2728]

Probably smells so much better now lol. Looks fantastic! Good job.

[@DaMovienator]

This actually looks REAAAALLY really nice! Good job!

[@davewallace9048]

You did a hell of a job!!

[@bjornwiking1054]

Been looking through the 740 and 335 videos, awesome! Interesting and we'll filmed. Looking forward to the complete 335 👍

[@geogabi77]

Love to watch your videos, doing great job on different projects, keep the good work up, wish you the best!

[@Robyrob7771]

Neat dash deploy cup holder! I have similar ones in my Solstice!

[@Iam_Yu627]

Fantastic job. Well done. I use swirl remover and auto wax on wood trim. It really brings out richness and depth of the finish. Ya done good brother.

[@JamiesGarage1]

Cool. Thanks

[@geraldfitzgibbon7428]

What a transformation. Good job

[@stefanburemo9661]

I bought a 2008 BMW 325D. The front right door handle was beyond disgusting! I changed all the handles. Magic eraser worked wonders with the leather seats and as you said...the steering wheel.

[@whyzee125]

Her: What that mouth do? Him: @6:52

[@phoenixosprey7455]

E90 LCI is such a great car. Love it especially the Touring version 😉

[@ericlast6836]

Impressive job Jamie! Could I ask which silicone lube you use on the slides for the seats? The last lube that I've used worked well but stained the carpet. Thanks.

[@hershelstory3585]

I love watching your videos, but everytime you take something apart I question the engineers at BMW.

[@mrAudisubaru]

Really nice job cleaning the car

[@LynxStarAuto]

Everyone has "their way" but the easiest (and less messy) way of removing those plastic welds is to just drill them out. Same way you do a rivet. Just drill the middle, and the head will shear right off. Usually on your drill bit. Also wanted to give you props. I too work on these cars for a living, and can tell you, your attention to detail is up there. Good stuff. I subbed. 🤌🏽

[@rogerhinman5427]

I've worked at a few dealerships as a parts guy. At one of them all the parts/service staff had to go to the recon bay and get trained on detailing a vehicle. At that point I decided two things: 1. A good interior detailer is worth their weight in gold. 2. It's not a job for me and I've happily paid someone else to have it done.

[@JamiesGarage1]

Agreed!

[@JoshAllen2022]

Suprised chrisfix hasnt done a detailing vid but this vid is great

[@izso_racenotrice]

I'm sure someone has said it already. Melamine sponges are harsh. The degreaser too will dry out the leather so it's a good idea to top it off with a leather conditioner or an interior conditioner. Love your vids man, makes me want to own a BMW now even though it'll likely be a financial disaster in where I live.

[@CorbinWilliams]

I had to replace repacks the drivers side window switch panel on my friends 2011 F10 528 when it started getting all sticky and weird, same with his interior door handle.. I totally agree with you👍🏽

[@scottbrouhle6430]

I am curious about the degreaser too.. We see how well it works with some elbow grease for you and the green one that I've been using for the last few cars works pretty good but this m54 e46 fan wants to know what pink degreaser I might try to get better results easier. Thanks for the awesome content. Sab

[@LynxStarAuto]

Try H7. Comes in aromas too. Huerta chemical here in sunny south Florida.

[@kwanyeechan1511]

where is Chris fix's engine?

[@jeffschnee1167]

Wow, so not only are you the chef, but also the bottle washer.

[@davewallace9048]

I like taking a miniature polisher to all the wood surfaces comes up like glass

[@alexasz8753]

A good tip is to use spray wax for the wood trim. Protects and leaves no streaks or haze

[@rxlo1062]

Looks fantastic 👍

[@daviddetweiler7658]

Holy crap those panels were dirty! I definitely need to get a small brush set like you used to get into the cracks and crevices. I'd be curious if a steamer would have done the same job without the sponges. This is fine for a one time job but not if you clean it regularly!

[@sbrick9589]

as a detailer I can tell you a good APC can do wonders

[@wiseman1688]

great job Jamie, don't quit your day job lol time to open a car detail shop.

[@jacksmith2315]

Wow...idk if im more shocked at how well it came back or that you got a part for a bmw off amazon. Bold move haha

[@dannythemittenman]

I really like the look of this car all in all, running it seems like a good car, would you recommend buying one of these cars?

[@VanBourner]

Just my opinion/experience - degreasing leather dries it up and it is prone to cracking over time. Get some leather conditioner and work it in with microfiber.

[@denitipuric1130]

Love the videos! Ppl forget to clean their leather, it’s so easy with all the leather cleaners we have out there. Save an old Mercedes’ please or a 90s bmw

[@JamiesGarage1]

I’ll be saving an older BMW in a few months 🤘

[@WesKidFresh]

I desperately want a 335d as a daily. Bringing the S65 to you guys soon for rod bearings

[@Will-ol9lp]

Great job Jamie When can I bring mine down for a cleaning bro?

[@FixItRyan]

Awesome that you only needed one APC! Leather conditioner would be a good idea now!

[@oresthse4668]

Love the videos! Just one question: the e9x interior looks much cheaper and low quality in videos than the e46s interior, i habe an e46 but i never sat in an e9x. Is this right?

[@gagelankin8817]

That’s just a video thing. Been in both, no difference in quality

[@zanewebber2205]

I've owned both and they are both about the same quality maybe a little nicer in the e92 even but that could just be because it's 5 years newer and has less wear

[@oresthse4668]

@@zanewebber2205 yh its expected to have a better quality in the e9x because its newer it just seems that these plastics are terrible

[@Peter-wp7qv]

Great job!

[@sigbauer9782]

Jamie's Garage: "Hey guys! Watch as I spend a couple of days detailing this car I just bought! Afterwards, we'll go for a test drive!" Three days later: "Oops...forgot that the engine was shot."

[@zanewebber2205]

Amazing job, looks totally brand new! How long did it take you to get it all done?

[@JamiesGarage1]

Probably 8 hours total

[@zanewebber2205]

@@JamiesGarage1 Wow not bad!

[@timothy3095]

I must know more about your business and where you're located. My 335IS DCT became too much for me to maintain when I became a paraplegic and it's such a nice car to let it turn out like most 10+ year old BMWs. I would love to have you as my go-to maintenance man.

[@sn3prwarrior]

Elite Motor Works in Sarasota, Florida according to the description.

[@wpbjim]

Gorgeous! How many hundreds of orange rags did you go through?

[@IBEDAVE87]

Is that an old testament Orion intercooler I see?

[@RicNplayz]

I want what is best and that is the degreaser you used

[@garrettgrainger]

Do you mind telling me what type of disposable gloves you use?

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

Degreasers on the clear coat of the wood trim wasn't the best idea. Damp rag with just a little water is better. The side by side images were amazing. Great videos Jamie!

[@zachx333]

When do we get to see this thing in action?! Great video!

[@JamiesGarage1]

Good question.. I’ll need to fit some drag runs into my schedule

[@sultanniazi2394]

Wow amazing. Bravo 👏. Seems the lived in a hog pit. I believe the interior of a car reflects the owner’s personality and cleanliness traits. Self explanatory.

[@Robyrob7771]

When I deep clean my vehicles I’ll take somethings apart. Any work I do where I remove interior trim or other parts I’ll thoroughly clean and UV protect before reinstalling.

[@F.S92]

Dude Magic Eraser is too rough for leather. Thats like cleaning car 101 😂 Everything else was nicely done.

[@sinanalhamdani9316]

Great job

[@brentnicol1586]

The thing you should invest in is a carpet extractor only because after spraying your chemicals on the carpets then using the drill and a rag you don't get all the dirt nor do you remove the chemicals you used... just a tip

[@theelusiveninja362]

Imma BMW guy and I too have always wondered what that "thingy" is back there 🤣 , Ive been told it does something special, reserved for super special occaisions. 😳

[@treles]

thats the indicator stalk, you pull it towards you and release it rapidly to indicate to the car in front of you to get out of your way

[@baitse7676]

Just use Scrubbing Bubbles and carbon fiber microfiber towels.

[@joecovarrubias9011]

Awesome job. Nice Rims though 👌 Where can i get some like those.

[@JamiesGarage1]

They’re Apex Arc 8 wheels

[@BobsGT235]

Very nice job. I like the looks of the garage seat with the wheels and backrest. What brand is it?

[@JamiesGarage1]

The brand is Vyper. I have them for all the guys in the shop

[@LatinoBenz]

My dream car 😔 this car ist beautyful...

[@emptybottle2405]

Incredible!!!

[@Sam-ps1hk]

Hey 👋 great job and it's so satisfying for my eyes lol 😅❤️ What you think, is it too late to become a mechanic for 24 yo guy, who has a special passion for the cars? Thank you ✌️

[@nevrcm3261]

how many hours to complete?

[@pabloc106]

This is the example that you don’t need 300 products to clean an interior. This guy only use 1 and the result is perfect

[@chadriddle3517]

Great video Jamie ! But which degreaser is that ? I want some

[@JamiesGarage1]

I buy is in bulk for the shop. We mix it in our mop water too. I can’t remember the name right now. I’ll check next time I’m at the shop

[@chadriddle3517]

@@JamiesGarage1 appreciate that Jamie ! Congratulations on the quick growth also you certainly deserve it .

[@khaliladli1542]

From what i see in the comments nobody did notice the “nacho “ r car any more joke u put in. hahah i laughed my ass off🤣🤣

[@alinutzalin6346]

When I first detailed a car, it took me all day. Until I figured out the best methods, tools and chemicals to use. And some people wonder why it's so expensive to get your car detailed. I wonder how long it took you to do all these.

[@davewallace9048]

What cleaner did you use?

[@Raptorman5174]

When you say mild de-greaser do you mean like Simple Green?

[@JamiesGarage1]

Yes. Start with a higher diluted ratio (more water then degreaser) and see how it works. You can always add more degreaser if needed

[@wozmac771]

very few detailers are proper and legitimate detailers. So, don't feel bad. You shoudl be fine using one correct chemical for everything.

[@FreddyBaeyens]

can you show bmw 318 I E90 di engineering

[@manvirbedi2952]

get some more sound clips of the diesel!

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

Lol my family always took our seats out to clean the car too

[@andreispelciuc9524]

What wheel set up is on that car??

[@JamiesGarage1]

Front - Apex Arc 8 17x9 30 ET, Rear - Apex Arc 8 17x9.5 35 ET

[@andreispelciuc9524]

@@JamiesGarage1 Ahh, I’m running Arc 19’s. Love how those 17’s look!

[@Suseko44]

So what was the liquid?

[@mechanicalintentions5431]

Definitely get some quality leather conditioner on the leather. The cleaning may have taken a lot of the the top layer off.

[@JamiesGarage1]

Definitely will do

[@zvxcvxcz]

Soft touch plastics break down... and they were freaking everywhere for several years. I have some routers I won't even touch now.

[@dylanadams4619]

You shouldn’t magic eraser leather seats.

[@blackberrydreamsz]

11:35 I don't know what that is either! Since I've owned a BMW e39, three e46's, and a Mercedes x164, I haven't needed whatever that thing is. Just get the f out of the left lane, would ya?

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Jamie, how long did this take you?

[@JamiesGarage1]

About 8 hours

[@jthespiceoflife]

How about a good video about headlight cleaning?

[@superspeeder]

If you want that interior to really look good, wrap the wood trim with brushed metal vinyl. My wife’s E90 looks SO much better with brushed black (black interior). Yours would look great with brushed Titanium.

[@JamiesGarage1]

I like it!

[@superspeeder]

@@JamiesGarage1 to each their own! If you’re sold on the wood grain, I find it polishes up really nice usually with nothing more than a glazing compound on a soft foam pad. All these trim items come out really easy on the E90 too, keeping the polish from slinging in the interior. Works great for tail lights too, and the front fender signals on the E90 which yellow in the sun.

[@zvxcvxcz]

Let me explain how turn signals work...

[@DxProDuctioNn]

what chemical degreaser?????

[@beezlebub3955]

Lol the center console/arm rest on my E39 was that nasty rubber trash, I hated that car more than I loved it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@GhostReaper2043]

Nice job Now how much would it take to get you to do the same thing for my car? lol

[@TheJ8skater]

What wheels are those?

[@JamiesGarage1]

Front - Apex Arc 8 17x9 30 ET w/ Conti Extreme Contact 245/45 ZR 17s Rear - Apex Arc 8 17x9.5 35 ET w/ Conti Extreme Contact 275/40 ZR 17s

[@TheJ8skater]

@@JamiesGarage1 thank you

[@keremardicli4013]

Using magic sponge on leather should not be repeated more than once a in a 5 year.

[@munich.motorwerks]

Great job. However, I am not sure what to say about the previous owner when looking at the car's condition. It always amazes me what attitude some people have towards cleanliness. Just clean your car regularly like you clean your place, and such huge detailing jobs are simply not needed.

[@eddieglancerealtor726]

a detailer would've SOAKED the center console, yikes!