Anyone get water stains on the seat handle?

McGary911 · 07-20-2023, 08:36 AM

I sure did. This is the handle on the top of the seat to tilt it forward. More of a tab, I guess. I typically drive with the window down, even in light rain and drops do get on the handle. Then when the sun comes out and the drops are still there, I think the drops act as lenses and allows the sun to bleach out the plastic a bit. Yeah, rain then sun 30 seconds later? Welcome to Florida.

I've tried some interior vinyl treatment on it and it helps a little....and not for long.

I'm thinking of getting some matte carbon fiber vinyl wrap and covering them with that. Anyone know how to pull these off? I figure there's a cable underneath that I REALLY don't want to drop into the seat back.

Thanks.

///MPhatic · 07-20-2023, 08:43 AM

It's a super common, and a known issue with the beginning of the 2 series.

You're on your own, BMW takes no responsibility whatsoever, even though it's an obvious materials flaw.

7tune · 07-20-2023, 09:32 AM

I've got the exact same issue with my driver side OG. Exact same spots... almost as if its water damage?

This post seems to have a solution:

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1904839

McGary911 · 07-20-2023, 11:14 AM

Checking a few other 2 forums (non-M)....yep, a known issue.

It may be particularly bad on mine due to the strong sun down here.

I couldn't find details on how to remove the handle so went back to basics and just wrapped my fingers around it and wiggled and pulled. It popped right off. If I wrap it I likely could do it right there, but if I need to remove the handle to do a better job, there are 2 torx bolts that look pretty easy to get to.

I saw the post about using a magic eraser. I think I'm going to try to wrap it. Even if the magic eraser works in a month so I'll be in the same boat unless I coat it with something.

I just ordered some matte carbon wrap for 8 bux on eBay. I'll post a pic or 2 if it turns out well....or even if it turns out like crap.

Here's a pic of the trim and handle surround removed. You can see the little tabs. It comes off easily. Likely even easier if I'd bothered to get my trim removal tool.

m2ss · 07-20-2023, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by McGary911

I'm thinking of getting some matte carbon fiber vinyl wrap and covering them with that. Anyone know how to pull these off? I figure there's a cable underneath that I REALLY don't want to drop into the seat back.

Thanks.

Just upgrade to the comp and be done with it...

///MPhatic · 07-20-2023, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m2ss

Just upgrade to the comp and be done with it...

Comp isn't an upgrade to everyone.

OG Army FTW.

Come Around Sundown. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

7tune · 07-21-2023, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Comp isn't an upgrade to everyone.

OG Army FTW.

Come Around Sundown. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

Amazing looking thing. What's the hood on that - the lines look epic.

BadgerDog · 07-21-2023, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 7tune

Amazing looking thing. What's the hood on that - the lines look epic.

Oh man I also want to know. That's gorgeous.

7tune · 07-21-2023, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BadgerDog

Oh man I also want to know. That's gorgeous.

Dude. I look at that thing and think... there is no way in hell the G87 is ever going to be as beautiful as the F87.

BadgerDog · 07-21-2023, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 7tune

Dude. I look at that thing and think... there is no way in hell the G87 is ever going to be as beautiful as the F87.

That's because there isn't lol. It's not an ugly car per se but it's not a head turner like this one.

7tune · 07-21-2023, 06:15 PM

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That's because there isn't lol. It's not an ugly car per se but it's not a head turner like this one.

I think there are a few people out there paper-bagging the G87 because they can't admit it.

///MPhatic · 07-21-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 7tune

Amazing looking thing. What's the hood on that - the lines look epic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadgerDog

Oh man I also want to know. That's gorgeous.

Suvneer aluminum GTS hood.

BadgerDog · 07-23-2023, 09:13 AM

Man... So many mods id love to do that I just don't have the cash laying around for lol. About what I expected for this: $900 for the part, plus shipping, paint, installation.

DanG · 07-25-2023, 08:24 AM

I had my handle fade like the ops. I had a detailed look at it using the Duetche Marque show on Sunday. He said the cause was the sun bleaching out the oil in the plastic.

I tried the Magic Eraser trick. No luck.

Next I worked on the oil theory. Now my handle was a light gray from the eraser. I rubbed bees wax on the handle and buffed it with a microfiber cloth. Success. My handle is now solid black.

7tune · 07-26-2023, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I had my handle fade like the ops. I had a detailed look at it using the Duetche Marque show on Sunday. He said the cause was the sun bleaching out the oil in the plastic.

I tried the Magic Eraser trick. No luck.

Next I worked on the oil theory. Now my handle was a light gray from the eraser. I rubbed bees wax on the handle and buffed it with a microfiber cloth. Success. My handle is now solid black.

Sick. Please post pics!

DanG · 07-26-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 7tune

Sick. Please post pics!

Didn’t take a before picture but here is the after picture:

DanG · 07-26-2023, 07:15 PM

And here is what I used on the lever:

grl.racr · 07-26-2023, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Comp isn't an upgrade to everyone.

OG Army FTW.

God this makes me miss my OG LBB - beautiful build

///MPhatic · 07-26-2023, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by grl.racr

God this makes me miss my OG LBB - beautiful build

For a race car you made the right choice...until you get a proper Porsche

.

7tune · 07-26-2023, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

And here is what I used on the lever:

I think this has finally solved this bloody issue once and for all! Seems to have happened to a lot of people (myself included) but now there's a cure... or bee's wax.

Was it really as simple as that product and a microfiber or something else?

DanG · 07-26-2023, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 7tune

I think this has finally solved this bloody issue once and for all! Seems to have happened to a lot of people (myself included) but now there's a cure... or bee's wax.

Was it really as simple as that product and a microfiber or something else?

I just used that product and a microfiber cloth.

///MPhatic · 07-27-2023, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I just used that product and a microfiber cloth.

Didn't see it on Amazon. Now I'm wondering if ANY beeswax sealer will work.

07-20-2023, 08:36 AM	#1
McGary911 Captain 472 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 DCT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Johns, FL iTrader: (0)	Anyone get water stains on the seat handle? I sure did. This is the handle on the top of the seat to tilt it forward. More of a tab, I guess. I typically drive with the window down, even in light rain and drops do get on the handle. Then when the sun comes out and the drops are still there, I think the drops act as lenses and allows the sun to bleach out the plastic a bit. Yeah, rain then sun 30 seconds later? Welcome to Florida. I've tried some interior vinyl treatment on it and it helps a little....and not for long. I'm thinking of getting some matte carbon fiber vinyl wrap and covering them with that. Anyone know how to pull these off? I figure there's a cable underneath that I REALLY don't want to drop into the seat back. Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 2004 E46 ///M3 SMG Convertible Carbon Blk\Imola 2017 LBB ///M2 DCT 2013 Porsche Boxster S
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///MPhatic The Seeker 13856 Rep 3,317 Posts Drives: OG M2 • Exige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	It's a super common, and a known issue with the beginning of the 2 series. You're on your own, BMW takes no responsibility whatsoever, even though it's an obvious materials flaw.
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7tune Private 115 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2017 OG M2 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Tokyo iTrader: (0)	I've got the exact same issue with my driver side OG. Exact same spots... almost as if its water damage? This post seems to have a solution: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1904839
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McGary911 Captain 472 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 DCT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Johns, FL iTrader: (0)	Checking a few other 2 forums (non-M)....yep, a known issue. It may be particularly bad on mine due to the strong sun down here. I couldn't find details on how to remove the handle so went back to basics and just wrapped my fingers around it and wiggled and pulled. It popped right off. If I wrap it I likely could do it right there, but if I need to remove the handle to do a better job, there are 2 torx bolts that look pretty easy to get to. I saw the post about using a magic eraser. I think I'm going to try to wrap it. Even if the magic eraser works in a month so I'll be in the same boat unless I coat it with something. I just ordered some matte carbon wrap for 8 bux on eBay. I'll post a pic or 2 if it turns out well....or even if it turns out like crap. Here's a pic of the trim and handle surround removed. You can see the little tabs. It comes off easily. Likely even easier if I'd bothered to get my trim removal tool. Attached Images __________________ 2004 E46 ///M3 SMG Convertible Carbon Blk\Imola 2017 LBB ///M2 DCT 2013 Porsche Boxster S
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DanG Major General 10645 Rep 6,934 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I had my handle fade like the ops. I had a detailed look at it using the Duetche Marque show on Sunday. He said the cause was the sun bleaching out the oil in the plastic. I tried the Magic Eraser trick. No luck. Next I worked on the oil theory. Now my handle was a light gray from the eraser. I rubbed bees wax on the handle and buffed it with a microfiber cloth. Success. My handle is now solid black. __________________ BMWCCA member Puget Sound Chapter
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