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elmadi · Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:31 PM

I will pick-up my car at the dealership & I am wondering if I should wax & polish it when I get home???
I appreciate any advice.Thanks.

Dennis77 · Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:37 PM

At my dealer the car will be waxed by one of the staff before I will pick it up.

I think it will be the same with yours. As far as I know there´s a special wax on the car to protect it from the salt water during the shipping. So this has to be removed at the dealer.

Chalky · Oct 2nd, 2002, 05:14 PM

For the first few weeks I would simply use a good quality car wash solution which incorporates a wax finish. Once a month (in northern Europe) a gloss guard is useful - should keep the original colour and shine for a few years.Polish is usually only applied to cars over 1 year old which have not been waxed regualrly. Having said all that, everyone has their own ideas and I have been happy with this system.

benggolf · Oct 2nd, 2002, 05:34 PM

Noticed lots of rough specks on the car's body not covered by the sheet of plastic during shipment. These are caused by environmental fallouts and if left alone, will eventually cause pitting and rust spots. You can't see them, but run your hand over the paint and you will feel it.

Actually PDI should have taken care of this, but I guess its not their own car, so as long is it is presentable ... off it goes.

After spending a good 4 hours applying pre-wax cleaner and hand polishing, I was able to get the entire car smooth and free of these troublesome spots. Followed up with 2 coats of wax and viola! The car looks absolutely shiny and ready for the car show.

Waxing the car will help protect the paint and make your job of washing a lot easier! What should be avoided is paint sealant! That is a no-no for me. Modern water based paint do not required the usual aging of enamel/acrylic paints before.

GoMiniGo · Oct 3rd, 2002, 01:34 AM

WAX it! My dealer said they use a spray on wax!

Went and bought Mother's new Reflection Polish. Nice stuff!
Went on easy and came off easy too. Fortunately, the MINI is small and it takes NO time to finish. Looks really nice now too.

Also, get Mother's Back To Black for the wheel arches and running boards. I highly recommend this for the MINI. Can you tell I am a Mother's fan??!??! Seriously, good stuff.

BTW, the guys at Mother's have two MCS running around the office.

benggolf · Oct 3rd, 2002, 02:24 AM

GoMiniGo,

I use Mother's "Back to Black" myself and it makes the wheel arches and running boards look great, but one wash and the stuff just washes off!

Anything out there that can last longer? Somebody suggested tire dressing, but it is too messy.

EBMCS03 · Oct 3rd, 2002, 04:28 AM

Is it a good idea to wax the car when new? should we wait a bit for the paint to completly dry before waxing it? I notice some people suggest that for other cars... would this be the same case for the MINI paint?

benggolf · Oct 3rd, 2002, 05:30 AM

Yes, because MINI paint is also water-based. In fact, most if not all major car manufacturers have switched to water-based paint to meet environmental standards including Mercedes Benz.

Downside is that the paint is extremely prone to stone chips!

flipper · Oct 3rd, 2002, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by benggolf
Yes, because MINI paint is also water-based. In fact, most if not all major car manufacturers have switched to water-based paint to meet environmental standards including Mercedes Benz.

Downside is that the paint is extremely prone to stone chips!

Water based paint also seems more prone to permanent damage by bird dropping - which is an additional reason why I would polish regularly.

Martin L · Oct 3rd, 2002, 07:26 AM

So no overall concensus then

Any hoot I waxed my car on Monday. Although it was in my hands only 5 days it's been built since wk37 so that should be more then enough time for the paint to dry properly I guess

The first few days the paintwork was beautifully smooth, but after a few hundred miles of driving the paintwork wasn't so silky so that's the reason why I waxed it.
Isn't that's why we wax our cars?????

...oh and to help the MPG too

monica · Oct 3rd, 2002, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by flipper

Water based paint also seems more prone to permanent damage by bird dropping - which is an additional reason why I would polish regularly.

I'll back this one up. Bird droppings are lethal to water-based paint, even in just a few hours!

A good waxing really helps prevent paint damage.

Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:31 PM	#1
elmadi MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cook County,Illinois Local Time: 07:40 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Should I wax the car when I pick-up at the dealer? I will pick-up my car at the dealership & I am wondering if I should wax & polish it when I get home??? I appreciate any advice.Thanks.

Oct 2nd, 2002, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chalky MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 02:40 AM Posts: 75 Offline	For the first few weeks I would simply use a good quality car wash solution which incorporates a wax finish. Once a month (in northern Europe) a gloss guard is useful - should keep the original colour and shine for a few years.Polish is usually only applied to cars over 1 year old which have not been waxed regualrly. Having said all that, everyone has their own ideas and I have been happy with this system. CR/B MC -------------------- Don't 4,500+ rpm make a difference!

Oct 2nd, 2002, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	Question of When to Wax Noticed lots of rough specks on the car's body not covered by the sheet of plastic during shipment. These are caused by environmental fallouts and if left alone, will eventually cause pitting and rust spots. You can't see them, but run your hand over the paint and you will feel it. Actually PDI should have taken care of this, but I guess its not their own car, so as long is it is presentable ... off it goes. After spending a good 4 hours applying pre-wax cleaner and hand polishing, I was able to get the entire car smooth and free of these troublesome spots. Followed up with 2 coats of wax and viola! The car looks absolutely shiny and ready for the car show. Waxing the car will help protect the paint and make your job of washing a lot easier! What should be avoided is paint sealant! That is a no-no for me. Modern water based paint do not required the usual aging of enamel/acrylic paints before. 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Oct 3rd, 2002, 01:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
GoMiniGo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rainy WA state Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 310 Offline	WAX it! My dealer said they use a spray on wax! Went and bought Mother's new Reflection Polish. Nice stuff! Went on easy and came off easy too. Fortunately, the MINI is small and it takes NO time to finish. Looks really nice now too. Also, get Mother's Back To Black for the wheel arches and running boards. I highly recommend this for the MINI. Can you tell I am a Mother's fan??!??! Seriously, good stuff. BTW, the guys at Mother's have two MCS running around the office. 02 RED/WHITE MCS and motoring since Sept 7, 2002

Oct 3rd, 2002, 02:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	GoMiniGo, I use Mother's "Back to Black" myself and it makes the wheel arches and running boards look great, but one wash and the stuff just washes off! Anything out there that can last longer? Somebody suggested tire dressing, but it is too messy. 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

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Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dennis77 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:40 AM Posts: 110 Offline	At my dealer the car will be waxed by one of the staff before I will pick it up. I think it will be the same with yours. As far as I know there´s a special wax on the car to protect it from the salt water during the shipping. So this has to be removed at the dealer.

Oct 3rd, 2002, 04:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Is it a good idea to wax the car when new? should we wait a bit for the paint to completly dry before waxing it? I notice some people suggest that for other cars... would this be the same case for the MINI paint?

Oct 3rd, 2002, 05:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	Yes, because MINI paint is also water-based. In fact, most if not all major car manufacturers have switched to water-based paint to meet environmental standards including Mercedes Benz. Downside is that the paint is extremely prone to stone chips! 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Oct 3rd, 2002, 06:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
flipper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: South West Local Time: 02:40 AM Posts: 293 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by benggolf Yes, because MINI paint is also water-based. In fact, most if not all major car manufacturers have switched to water-based paint to meet environmental standards including Mercedes Benz. Downside is that the paint is extremely prone to stone chips! Water based paint also seems more prone to permanent damage by bird dropping - which is an additional reason why I would polish regularly.

Oct 3rd, 2002, 07:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	So no overall concensus then Any hoot I waxed my car on Monday. Although it was in my hands only 5 days it's been built since wk37 so that should be more then enough time for the paint to dry properly I guess The first few days the paintwork was beautifully smooth, but after a few hundred miles of driving the paintwork wasn't so silky so that's the reason why I waxed it. Isn't that's why we wax our cars????? ...oh and to help the MPG too MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Oct 3rd, 2002, 02:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
monica Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edison, NJ Local Time: 09:40 PM Posts: 534 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by flipper Water based paint also seems more prone to permanent damage by bird dropping - which is an additional reason why I would polish regularly. I'll back this one up. Bird droppings are lethal to water-based paint, even in just a few hours! A good waxing really helps prevent paint damage.

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