BMW X6 detailing in Houston

What we watch for

Paint and interior on the X6

Paint and exterior

Black and dark grey are very common, often with black wheels and Shadowline trim, which makes a car that shows dust and water spots everywhere. The available illuminated grille surround is plastic and is washed gently.

Interior

Extended Merino in sporty two-tone combinations, heavily bolstered seats and less rear headroom than an X5. The steeply sloped tailgate glass is awkward to reach and clean from inside the cargo area.

Living in Houston

Parked outside a Galleria-area office, an all-black X6 heats up fast, and the black wheels collect brake dust that bakes on in July if it sits there for a week or two.

• Hard clear coat: swirls take more cutting to remove, so correction is slower, but a corrected finish holds up well afterwards.
• Black and dark colors are common: they show swirls, water spots and pollen film first, and benefit most from a coating.
• Large wheels and tall tires: wheel faces, barrels and wells take real time on this one, and it shows when they are done right.
• Nappa or fine-grain leather: cleaned with a pH-balanced leather cleaner and a soft brush, then a non-greasy conditioner.