| Who doesn't know diecast cars? Long a staple of | | | | Sunlight is a natural enemy of miniature vehicles. |
| the American childhood, diecast cars represent | | | | Not only does it fade colors, it also warps the |
| more than a hobby. They hold the memories of a | | | | plastic. |
| generation that grew up on Redlines, Snakes, | | | | Ditch duct. You wipe your vehicle clean when it's |
| Mongooses, Hi-Rakers, and Mattel's 20th | | | | dusty. But the best way to protect it from dust |
| anniversary silver and gold chrome cars edition. | | | | is to put it inside a display case. When you store it |
| But owning a diecast BMW does not necessarily | | | | inside one, you won't have to give your cars a |
| make you an expert on all things miniature and | | | | wiping often. |
| well-cared for. For instance, do you know how to | | | | Retain value. This is perhaps the easiest tip of all |
| care for your diecast BMW? If you're like most | | | | time. Do not destroy your car's packaging. As a |
| newbie collectors, the answer is most likely no. | | | | matter of fact, if you intend to sell your vehicle |
| And odds are, you think the only thing you need | | | | at some point, keep it in its original package. That |
| to do to your diecast BMW is show it off a few | | | | way, you help it retain its value. |
| times and then leave it in your room or the | | | | Avoid cleaning decals. Sure, you want every part |
| basement. That's no way to treat your miniature! | | | | of that vehicle to gleam and look new. But never |
| Here are a few tips that will help ensure you keep | | | | clean the decals. If you do, you might rub out the |
| your diecast BMW in tiptop shape. | | | | details... and those are as much a part of your |
| Prevent fading. Colors fade in time. The best way | | | | diecast BMW as its distinctive wheels. |
| to keep your unit's color as vivid as possible as | | | | Enjoy your collection! |
| long as possible is to keep it out of the sunlight. | | | | |