BMW has officially become the top-selling luxury car brand in the US, with a total of 324,826 sales in the country during the course of 2019. As the owner of one of these luxury BMWs, you will know how important it is to keep your car looking its best at all times. When your average car gets dirty, you simply wash it. As a BMW is such a luxury vehicle, however, expert detailing is of great importance. This can be achieved either by taking your car to be detailed by a professional or by doing it yourself. While this may sound fairly straightforward, you need to remember that there are various steps involved in detailing your car. Apart from washing the outside, you also need to detail the interior, and protect the exterior paint.

Wash your car with care

When washing the exterior of your BMW it is important to do so with the utmost of care. Start by making sure you have everything you need to give your car a wash. This includes wash pads, wheel rags, glass towels, a quality car shampoo, and a water source. Begin at the top of the car and work your way down to the wheels. This will allow you to clean the car effectively without the risk of the dirt simply being spread around the surfaces. Make sure that the cloths and wash pads you used are not going to scratch the paintwork of the car. Also, have a brush that is solely used for the tires. Once you have washed your car, you can commence with the drying process. Once again, be sure to use a cloth made from a non-abrasive material to prevent the delicate paintwork from getting scratched.

Don’t neglect your car’s interior

It is not uncommon for people to neglect the interior of a car while detailing it. When you own a BMW, however, a quick vacuum and wipe simply will not suffice. Start by dusting and vacuuming the entire interior from front to back. You can make use of a small brush to get into hard-to-reach places like the vents. In order to make the interior look its absolute best, it is important to treat the different surfaces inside the car with the care it deserves. A few essential items will make this significantly easier. This includes a set of microfiber towels, a quality stain remover, and a dashboard cleaner that prevents cracking and fading while also offering UV protection. Where possible, use chemical-free products that will be kind to your car and the environment.

Protect your paint at all costs

Keeping your car’s paintwork in a pristine condition is a key aspect of detailing. This can be attained by applying a wax treatment to the exterior surface after it has been washed, dried and polished. A BMW should, on average, be waxed at least every three months although many owners apply wax after each wash. The general rule of thumb states that as long as water drips off the car as normal, there is no need for a rewax. Although spray-on wax products work well on newer models, liquid and paste waxes do have a reputation for offering longer-lasting protection. Many BMW owners swear by carnauba wax that is derived from a Brazilian palm with the same name. It is believed to be the purest and most transparent of all available waxes.

BMW owners take great care in detailing their beloved cars. This is not surprising considering the fact that BMW is officially the top-selling luxury vehicle in the US.