I just bought a 2006 325xi. The A pillar on the driver side inside has some dirt on it. I was wondering what to use to get this out.

thank you!

take it out and use any basic cleaner if it is just dirt

You mean take the cover off? This is my first BMW so I'm not sure how easy it is. I assume just pull. Airbag inside would be ok?

Its a torque screw that is behind the SRS tab. Just unscrew it and lift and pull at the same time

you dont have to take it out necessarily.. just get some diluted APC or some Meg's Spot Out and use a small amount and agitate with a clean terry cloth towel... if its in a tight spot try a q-tip

hope this helps

I just bought a 2006 325xi. The A pillar on the driver side inside has some dirt on it. I was wondering what to use to get this out.

thank you!

It's fabric, not magic. :-)A small bucket with 1/2 warm water and 1/2 woolite should be fine. Scrub with a clean cloth, then use another cloth dipped in clear water (but fully wrung out) to wipe dry. Let dry fully, then vaccuum and thats that.

First thing to do - vacuum it! You might be surprised how much of it is surface held dirt that vacuums off easily. Then you'll know what you're left with. I like Woolite and water mixes after that and dry completely.

I'm trying to de-code the OP's need. It sounds like you meant to say, "On one of the fabric pillars of my interior, there is a stain of some sort, can you suggest how I get rid of this stain?" Please let me know if I'm warm here. If this is your situation, I have found the best cleaner for all types of stains is 'Scotchguard OXY Carpet and Upholstery Spot Cleaner Plus Stain Protector'.

A lot of words in this product indeed, but it's available online or at Pepboys.

I do not spray the stain(s) on pillars or the headliner directly (I do spray carpeting though). I prefer to spray a microfiber towel until it's very damp, then I blot the stain, turning the rag over, until the stain is almost gone, then I will wipe north/south/east/west/circles until it's totally gone. Be gentle. This product rocks:


http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/MMM1022.html#

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotchgard/Home/Applications/Automotive/Do-It-Yourself/Spot_Cleaner/

A secret to removing fabric stains is the use a shop vac. Use whatever fabric or rug cleaner you prefer but suck the dirt and cleaner out. It really works much better than blotting or air drying.