Leather Dash Sun damage

[BmwF06Ireland]

Hi Guys,

we have some crazy hot weather here in Ireland and i am worried about the leather dash being destroyed. i don't have a garage or a car port etc so its in the elements.

anyone in the same situation? and if so what solution do you use ?

Regards

Ro

[Luftpost]

When I am at work, my car sits outside. Potentially in the sun and other elements, so I plan on ordering a sunshade from Weathertech. My understanding is that the fit is great on those. Not sure if they ship to your side of the world though. They also claim that it will cool in summer and warm in winter. Would love to hear from others regarding this product.

Then there are the sunshades on Ebay and Amazon, but not sure about the fit and quality.

I do not believe that BMW makes an OEM sunshade for the 6.

L

[BmwF06Ireland]

Originally Posted by Luftpost

When I am at work, my car sits outside. Potentially in the sun and other elements, so I plan on ordering a sunshade from Weathertech. My understanding is that the fit is great on those. Not sure if they ship to your side of the world though. They also claim that it will cool in summer and warm in winter. Would love to hear from others regarding this product.

Then there are the sunshades on Ebay and Amazon, but not sure about the fit and quality.

I do not believe that BMW makes an OEM sunshade for the 6.

L

Checked the weathertech site and only see boot liners and mats

Do you have link to the one you are looking at ??

[rasa bmw]

get ya windows tinted,,my rear windows are tinted,,so when im parking,,like in my drive i make sure the sun is pointing on rear,,obviously the sun will move round,,but not for long...also i treat my leather every month with some leather cream,,i have the extended leather dash so lads to do.

[BmwF06Ireland]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

get ya windows tinted,,my rear windows are tinted,,so when im parking,,like in my drive i make sure the sun is pointing on rear,,obviously the sun will move round,,but not for long...also i treat my leather every month with some leather cream,,i have the extended leather dash so lads to do.

My f06 has factory tints

[Luftpost]

Originally Posted by BmwF06Ireland

Checked the weathertech site and only see boot liners and mats

Do you have link to the one you are looking at ??

https://www.weathertech.com/bmw/2016...le/gran-coupe/

Hope the link works for you. This link is for a 2016 GC X, but I imagine they are all the same.

L

[LisaLannister]

Thanks for bringing this subject up.

What would be the best product I should use on my extended leather dash to protect it (it is still in fantastic shape so should I use a leather cleaner before I apply the protectant or does this product do both)?

Thanks

[board57796]

I bought a WeatherTech sunshade for my F06 in 2018. It fits like a glove. Are they not available anymore?

[TGG]

Originally Posted by board57796

I bought a WeatherTech sunshade for my F06 in 2018. It fits like a glove. Are they not available anymore?

They're still available as I went to look for one after reading this post.

[Frupal]

Originally Posted by LisaLannister

Thanks for bringing this subject up.

What would be the best product I should use on my extended leather dash to protect it (it is still in fantastic shape so should I use a leather cleaner before I apply the protectant or does this product do both)?

Thanks

I just used the BMW brand leather conditioner. It worked beautifully. About $20.00

[Derekz4]

Originally Posted by Frupal

I just used the BMW brand leather conditioner. It worked beautifully. About $20.00

I believe this is the one you are talking about? I use it too and here is the BMW part number.

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by BmwF06Ireland

My f06 has factory tints

yeh mine has rear tinted windows from factory...prob need it in summer as its like a budgie cage in the back of the coupe.

[Frupal]

Originally Posted by Derekz4

I believe this is the one you are talking about? I use it too and here is the BMW part number.

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That’s it!