[vivithemage]

I am posting here because I figured i'd get a faster/better response since this isn't just 135i related, more N54 related...and the 3 series have more posters . I do have a 08 135i.

For some reason I get a film on the inside of the windshield, sometimes it's pretty thick and I have to rub it away, but it just comes back. I assume it's the AC compressor?

Would something like this be covered under a third party warranty? I would like to ask them before I bring it into the dealer to diagnose and have to pay the diag if it's not covered.

[Turb0Surge]

do you smoke?

[PSEE]

normal deposit as a result of the (normal) out-gassing of the plastic dash.

really.

[techwhiz]

Normal. It is also just the pollutants that run through the car ventilation.
Keep cleaning. It's happens on every car I have ever owned.

[vivithemage]

okay, good to know .. just use Windex?

no smoking either.

[monza2t]

could be plastics, but also could be coolant leaking out of heater core. If you smell a sweet smell (like pancakes w. syrup) then its coolant, and you have to get the core changed out.

[vivithemage]

yeah, not sweet at all...which is good I guess, haha.

anyone else notice the plastics fading, like just the vents, and around the lock mechanisms?

[VNeBLOB42]

Originally Posted by vivithemage

okay, good to know .. just use Windex?

no smoking either.

I would use automotive window cleaner, not to sure how Windex will/if harm your interior. Especially for tinted windows, don't want to use ammonia products, once again, not sure if Windex is ammonia free.

i use Eagle One 20/20 window cleaner, works like magic.

http://www.eagleone.com/20-20-perfec...-glass-cleaner

[Dark_Knight_335]

Stop breathing in your car. JK yea that is a major pain in the ass, and if you don't clean it properly it just becomes a glary smeary mess that makes night driving a frikkin nightmare!

[E90Company]

Never experienced what your describing.

[RedRaiderDavid]

Originally Posted by vivithemage

okay, good to know .. just use Windex?

no smoking either.

I've always used invisible glass, and always had tinted windows, no issues, does a great job.

A film inside the windshield is fairly normal for reasons mentioned but I've never had it happen before the rest of the car needs to be cleaned.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

I would use automotive window cleaner, not to sure how Windex will/if harm your interior. Especially for tinted windows, don't want to use ammonia products, once again, not sure if Windex is ammonia free.

i use Eagle One 20/20 window cleaner, works like magic.

http://www.eagleone.com/20-20-perfec...-glass-cleaner

Wow, thanks for this!!

[///Mandy]

Originally Posted by E90Company

Never experienced what your describing.

Lucky if you haven't!

I just finished cleaning mine with invisible glass foam spray...disgusting on a muggy night.

[vivithemage]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Stop breathing in your car. JK yea that is a major pain in the ass, and if you don't clean it properly it just becomes a glary smeary mess that makes night driving a frikkin nightmare!

exactly, my audi did it too, and my buddies cts-v does as well, so I imagine it's normal, haha.

i'll get that 2020 eagle stuff and clean it off.

[vivithemage]

Originally Posted by RedRaiderDavid

I've always used invisible glass, and always had tinted windows, no issues, does a great job.

A film inside the windshield is fairly normal for reasons mentioned but I've never had it happen before the rest of the car needs to be cleaned.

where specifically should I clean? I just assumed cleaning the windshield would cover it ... otherwise the car is spotless. I don't eat in it, I just recently vacuumed the floors and whatnot from the small debris that i've accumulated over the summer.

[PSEE]

Invisible Glass FTW...