Sun Roof Lint

ddtully@ · 12-08-2006, 10:00 PM

Anyone know the easiest way to remove the lint build-up that occurs on the felt perimeter of the sun roof ?

It collects all the loose microfiber lint and holds it forever.

Thanks.

canucklion · 12-08-2006, 10:07 PM

maybe try scotch-taping the lint?

ddtully@ · 12-08-2006, 10:13 PM

Yeah .. I wanted to avoid that only due to the fact that the tape leaves residue on the glass or paint. Both of which were just detailed - and the cycle never ends - LOL

NFS13 · 12-08-2006, 10:53 PM

The trim should still be damp after drying, use your finger to rub it off. It comes off easy when wet.

Snowman811 · 12-11-2006, 12:01 PM

Haven't tried the finger trick when wet.

When 100% dry, I use a rolling lint remover, just like the ones used for removing lint form your clothes. Works like a charm. Alternatively roll some blue painters tape backwards around your hand (sticky side out, to state the obvious) and press/roll off around the felt. Good as new.

EDK99 · 12-11-2006, 12:06 PM

As NFS13 said after washing your car just run your finger along the felt and the lint balls up and is easily removed.

Ed

txusa03 · 12-11-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EK_335i

As NFS13 said after washing your car just run your finger along the felt and the lint balls up and is easily removed.

Ed

^ would be the cheapest and most effective way or do what snowman811 does with the rolling lint remover that you use on your cloth. That rolling remover does not have strong enuf glue to stick to the glass. Plus, you hardly have to apply pressure.

The other thing to think about is if you use a chamois to dry your car vs towel, you would not have to mess with lint

canucklion · 12-11-2006, 01:07 PM

speaking of chammies, I just got myself "the absorber' yesterday, totally worth it, and works great too, only thing is that sucker smells funny

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Originally Posted by txusa03

^ would be the cheapest and most effective way or do what snowman811 does with the rolling lint remover that you use on your cloth. That rolling remover does not have strong enuf glue to stick to the glass. Plus, you hardly have to apply pressure.

The other thing to think about is if you use a chamois to dry your car vs towel, you would not have to mess with lint

mrringodi · 12-11-2006, 01:30 PM

Using air compreser works very well blows the lint right off.

txusa03 · 12-11-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

speaking of chammies, I just got myself "the absorber' yesterday, totally worth it, and works great too, only thing is that sucker smells funny

back when I had my blk $32K e46, I was using sponge and old towel to wash and dry my car. I tell you, after I use the towel to dry the car, the ca had so many static lint stuck on it. With my $42K e90, I decide to upgrade to sheep skin wash mitten and chamois. They work wonders and no lints. Smell funny but you get over it. Once you go chammies, you dont go back.

SkyWolf · 12-13-2006, 08:45 AM

Guys the easiest,cheapest and least time consuming also most effective way is as EK 335i said, to do it when u wash the car or when its wet...just run ur finger along that perimeter and it rolls into a ball... comes off easy as pie. Any other way is a waste of money,time and effort.

2FED · 12-16-2006, 12:44 PM

+1 about finger over wet felt

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SkyWolf Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E90 323i black saphire M sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Guys the easiest,cheapest and least time consuming also most effective way is as EK 335i said, to do it when u wash the car or when its wet...just run ur finger along that perimeter and it rolls into a ball... comes off easy as pie. Any other way is a waste of money,time and effort.
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