Kia EV6 detailing in Houston

What we watch for

Paint and interior on the EV6

Paint and exterior

A long, low body with a light bar sweeping across the rear and wide fender shapes. The rear glass sits under a roof spoiler, so it never self-cleans and holds water spots. The glossy greys and the reds show swirls on the soft clear.

Interior

A floating curved screen panel, a bridge console with storage underneath, and synthetic leather or recycled fabric seats. The touch strip that switches between climate and media controls holds fingerprints.

Living in Houston

An EV6 commuting on the Westpark and parked outside at an office picks up hard-water spots from lot sprinklers and love bugs on its low nose. The edges of the rear light bar hold old wax.

• Soft clear coat: it marks from a dirty towel or an automatic wash, so every wash is two-bucket with clean mitts, and polishing finishes down with a fine pad.
• Synthetic leather: it does not need conditioner, just a gentle cleaner and a matte protectant so it does not go shiny.
• Large touchscreens: cleaned with a screen-safe, ammonia-free product and a dedicated cloth.
• Large glass roof: Houston water leaves mineral spots on it, so it is cleaned inside and out and suits the glass coating add-on.
• Electric: there is no engine bay, but the frunk, charge port door and underbody plastics get cleaned, and washing an EV is completely safe.