Inexpensive BMW 2002 Sun Visor Replacement Tip

Thanks to Bob Johnston of Vernon BC Canada for sending in this quick and easy tip to replace your BMW 2002 sun visor holders: The sun visor holders are fragile, replacing them with new (OEM) ones is an expense you don’t need to incur as you can easily use visor...

BMW Leather Upholstery Cleaning Tips

For those fortunate enough to own a BMW 2002 with leather upholstery, but who may be sweating about what to do with the color wearing off or cracks developing, try Mar Hyde Vinyl Color Spray. I have used only black but it seems to be a perfect treatment for the...

BMW Leather Upholstery Treatment

For those fortunate enough to own BMWs with leather upholstery, but who may be sweating about what to do with the color wearing off or cracks developing, try Mar Hyde Vinyl Color Spray. I have used only black but it seems to be a perfect treatment for the leather....

BMW Glovebox Lock Alternative

After perusing Bob Mitchell’s excellent article in the October ’76 Roundel, I got to thinking… A glovebox lock is a cabinet lock! Why does it have to be a BMW factory PIN? A quick trip to the hardware store confirmed my hypothesis. A Corbin #K-15760...

BMW Glovebox Lock Parts and Installation

For those of you who have always desired a locking glove-box for your 1600, 2002, or 2002tii, an original equipment lock is available from your BMW dealer’s parts department. The glovebox part number is 51 161 800 705 and the price currently is between ten and...

BMW Interior Leather and Vinyl Care

The care and feeding of your automotive interior leather and vinyl components are two very different processes. If you are using one product on both, that is somewhat like using gasoline as a lubricant. It will work, but not for long. I will cover the care and feeding...