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Goonery · Jun 5th, 2004, 05:00 PM

Turtle wax "wet n black" does a good job on tyres, thats what its for, but I tried it in the sills and black finishers around the wheel arches and along the lower bumpers. What a result !. Just squirt some on a cloth, and wipe away, then a quick buff up, and bingo. Very shiny and black after two applications.

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Restyle · Jun 5th, 2004, 05:05 PM

So it does More than what is Says on the Can .

Is it Aerosol or a Liquid paste ?

AidenL · Jun 5th, 2004, 05:07 PM

Good tip, must try that on the wheel arches........

Goonery · Jun 5th, 2004, 05:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

So it does More than what is Says on the Can .

Is it Aerosol or a Liquid paste ?

Its a squirty thing, not aerosol , trigger pump !

RedMini · Jun 5th, 2004, 09:43 PM

We've found that its good for the black trim as well as the tyres too and stocked up at Halfords last weekend as they had a BOGOF* deal on all Turtle Wax products.

*Buy One Get One Free

B4d4Bing · Jun 6th, 2004, 02:16 AM

i bought some resin sealant stuff for vinyl in halfords today...it is awsome...most of these treatments last for a day then kinda dissapear and you have the old black back, they kinda moisten the black plastic....but this stuff seals the plastic, but is not making it shiney, just as it should look...i will go down stairs at some point and report back what it is called.....amazing stuff!!!!

Trophy160 · Jun 6th, 2004, 09:49 AM

Hi,

If you want to remove wax from the black trim bits on any car, the best
thing to use is a tooth brush and peanut butter. Make sure that you use the smooth stuff

Paul;

matt.morrow · Aug 8th, 2004, 02:25 PM

I totally second Max's suggestion!

I used a Maguire's tyre product on my arches, made them look incredible for a few days but the long term damage is really bad.

The picture shows how good the arches came up but if I had a pic of my car the way it is you would never put a tyre product on the arches. My arches are currently a very dull gray/white colour... I don't care though Indi Blue car is being traded in tomorrow!!!

My girlfriend's mum has a mini and it would never have been cleaned as much as mine, her arches look brand new after two years old! I think maybe use Max's advice or just use water and the Mini product available from mini dealers!

Jun 5th, 2004, 05:00 PM	#1
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 13,658 Offline	keeping the black bits black Turtle wax "wet n black" does a good job on tyres, thats what its for, but I tried it in the sills and black finishers around the wheel arches and along the lower bumpers. What a result !. Just squirt some on a cloth, and wipe away, then a quick buff up, and bingo. Very shiny and black after two applications. . Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Goonery : Jun 5th, 2004 at 05:27 PM.

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Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 4,266 Offline	So it does More than what is Says on the Can . Is it Aerosol or a Liquid paste ? In da Wud

Jun 5th, 2004, 05:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Good tip, must try that on the wheel arches........ *Global Moderator*

Jun 5th, 2004, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surrey, England Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 668 Offline	We've found that its good for the black trim as well as the tyres too and stocked up at Halfords last weekend as they had a BOGOF* deal on all Turtle Wax products. *Buy One Get One Free MCS JCW CR/CR ; MOD LY/B

Jun 6th, 2004, 02:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
B4d4Bing MINI2 Resident Doctor!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 405 Offline	i bought some resin sealant stuff for vinyl in halfords today...it is awsome...most of these treatments last for a day then kinda dissapear and you have the old black back, they kinda moisten the black plastic....but this stuff seals the plastic, but is not making it shiney, just as it should look...i will go down stairs at some point and report back what it is called.....amazing stuff!!!! MY MINI WAS A: 03 Chilli Red White Cooper S I'VE HAD IN BETWEEN: BMW Z4 2.5 V6, Golf GTi 2.0T DSG AND I'M BACK TO: 04 Dark Silver Mini cooper S

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Jun 5th, 2004, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 13,658 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle So it does More than what is Says on the Can . Is it Aerosol or a Liquid paste ? Its a squirty thing, not aerosol , trigger pump !

Jun 6th, 2004, 09:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 242 Offline	Hi, If you want to remove wax from the black trim bits on any car, the best thing to use is a tooth brush and peanut butter. Make sure that you use the smooth stuff Paul;

Aug 8th, 2004, 02:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
matt.morrow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bangor, N.I. Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 385 Offline	I totally second Max's suggestion! I used a Maguire's tyre product on my arches, made them look incredible for a few days but the long term damage is really bad. The picture shows how good the arches came up but if I had a pic of my car the way it is you would never put a tyre product on the arches. My arches are currently a very dull gray/white colour... I don't care though Indi Blue car is being traded in tomorrow!!! My girlfriend's mum has a mini and it would never have been cleaned as much as mine, her arches look brand new after two years old! I think maybe use Max's advice or just use water and the Mini product available from mini dealers! Attached Thumbnails

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