BMW i7 detailing in Houston

What we watch for

Paint and interior on the i7

Paint and exterior

Split headlights, a large lit grille and two-tone paint as an option. Where the two colors meet is washed carefully and taped before any machine work, so the line stays crisp.

Interior

Merino leather or cashmere-blend upholstery, glass controls on the doors and console, and a theater screen that drops from the headliner. Touchscreens in the rear door armrests collect fingerprints from every passenger.

Living in Houston

Chauffeured or owner-driven, an i7 in Memorial or Sugar Land is usually garaged and charged at home. It needs a careful interior wipe-down and swirl-free paint more than heavy cleaning.

• Electric: there is no engine bay, but the frunk, charge port door and underbody plastics get cleaned, and washing an EV is completely safe.
• Nappa or fine-grain leather: cleaned with a pH-balanced leather cleaner and a soft brush, then a non-greasy conditioner.
• Large touchscreens: cleaned with a screen-safe, ammonia-free product and a dedicated cloth.
• Black and dark colors are common: they show swirls, water spots and pollen film first, and benefit most from a coating.