After I placed my order for this amazing color, I started to look into care of it. I was convinced I’d made a terrible mistake. I was very worried about doing anything to it.
Once I found some products that seemed to check all the boxes from the perspective of BMW requirements. I gave them a go. I will say that BMW was a bit frustrating on this. They consistently recommended using their bug remover as soon as possible, so I bought a couple of bottles, and upon preparing to apply it, found that the directions contraindicated its use on matte finish paint. They have no valid product (at least here in the US).
I’ve had very good luck with products from The Chemical Guys in the US. They appear to have a UK presence.
https://www.chemicalguysuk.co.uk/
I use their product for matte paint “Meticulous Matte Auto Wash”, and the Torq 8 foamer to wash my Frozen Grey Metallic II finish.
https://www.chemicalguysuk.co.uk/pro...nt-vinyl-care/
But, the most amazing product I love from them is them is their woolly mammoth drying towels.
I can go from finishing the wash process, to pulling out this towel and within a few minutes have the entire car dry with no spots, and plenty of dryness to spare (no wringing needed - it absorbs it all in one go).
https://www.chemicalguysuk.co.uk/sho...towel-25-x-36/
One other product that I really rely on, is Wizards Wipe Down for Matte Paint. Not sure of the availability in the UK (link to it on Amazon.co.uk below, but it showed unavailable when I looked). Although I’m in Houston Texas, my business is in a very rural area. So, driving anytime around dusk, or later, results in a horrid mess on the grill/front, side mirrors, and windscreen from insects. This product is amazing for being able to do quick cleanup on those areas, between washes.
https://wizardsproducts.com/products/wipe-down
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wizards-012.../dp/B00BI29SAM
So, my regimen is usually to use Wizards Wipe Down for a mess on the front during the week, and Meticulous Matte Auto Wash on the weekend, if it needs a wash. Full pass with the woolly mammoth, and of course absolutely no wax or fillers. It really is pretty simple, once I got over being scared of it, and found the right products.
Good luck!