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Car wash
A new BMW can be put through an
automatic car wash, or washed by
hand, immediately.
However, do not wash the car in the
sun, immediately after it has stood in
the sun or when the engine compart-
ment lid is still warm, in order to avoid
blotches on the paintwork.
If an automatic car wash is used,
make sure that
d
add-on body elementssuch as
spoilers cannot be damaged. If in
doubt, consult the car wash opera-
tor first.
d
The brush pressure must be as low
as possible, and the car wash
should operate with ample rinsing
water.
Before washing the car, it is best to
soak and wash off dead insects.
a
If a steam jet or high-pressure
washer is used, make sure that it is
held sufficiently far away from the
car's panel surfaces. If it is held too
near or if the pressure is excessive,
the bodywork could either become
damaged immediately or eventual
damage prompted. In addition, water
could penetrate various components
on the car and cause long-term dam-
age or failure.
c
Body areas not always reached effec-
tively by the car wash brushes, such
as door sills, door seams and panel
gaps, should be cleaned by hand.
During the winter months in particular,
wash the car more frequently. Severe
dirt deposits and road salt are difficult
to remove and tend to damage the
paintwork if not attended to promptly.
a
After the car has been washed,
the brakes may be damp and there-
fore less efficient. Dry the brake discs
by applying them briefly as soon as
the car is driven.
c
After washing, residual dirt will be
clearly visible. It should be removed
without delay, using cleaning-grade
benzene or white spirit on a clean cloth
or wadding. Clean off tar stains with a
tar remover.
Finally, apply a paint protection pro-
duct to the treated areas.
Protecting the paintwork
Polish the paintwork only with pro-
ducts containing Carnauba or syn-
thetic waxes.
A sure sign that the paintwork needs
protective treatment is when water no
longer forms large droplets and rolls
off the surface. Depending on how
and where the car is used, this can be
the case after only 3 to 4 months.
Remove care product residues and
silicone from the windscreen with
glass cleaner.
b
Cleaning and care products can
be obtained from BMW Service.
c
Care of the car
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