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SL/R231: Designo deep white/ platinum white interiors

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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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Designo deep white/ platinum white interiors

Has anyone seen either of them in person? They both look whiter than the porcelain, which has a slight beige tint to it. Wonder if they would be impossible to keep clean....
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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I have an S63 with Designo Deep White interior and Magno Cashmere matte white exterior. After 5K miles, the interior is still nice bright white. The matte paint requires special cleaning.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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I have an S63 with Designo Deep White interior and Magno Cashmere matte white exterior. After 5K miles, the interior is still nice bright white. The matte paint requires special cleaning.
JBattan,
What products do you use to keep your interior clean? What is your basic cleaning routine?
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 09:18 PM
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I use Zymol's leather cleaner and conditioner. I use a new soft white terry cloth for the cleaner, and just my hands for applying the conditioner. I try to clean the front seats every month or two, and the rest every four months.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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I have the very light grey and i wish the color was darker. Shows dirt/dust very easily but I drive with the top down 90% of the time. Next convertible needs a darker or different color like red, beige, etc.

Good luck keeping white clean.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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beige shows a lot of dirt too - maybe red next time...
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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I've got black with the top down 90% of the time! But I do clean and condition the leather every couple of months. I use a nice BMW product from my 335i days. I also have some Meguiar's I use as well. I like them both.
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I like using Lexol Leather Cleaner and Conditioner.
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