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sophierb · Feb 19th, 2008, 12:39 PM

Hi All,

My MCS has a white roof, wingmirrors and wheels, which I find sooo difficult to clean - is there anything that will get all these marks and stains off the white paint?

Thanks!

minicabrio · Feb 19th, 2008, 12:44 PM

Marks and stains? On paint?

I'd recommend using a clay bar such as the Meguires Quik Clay system to remove tar spots and tree sap, then a good quality polish - I actually really like AutoGlym Super Resin Polish, then a coat of a good quality Carnuba wax to protect and seal

That's the treatment my MINI always got, and she gleamed

Jon

sophierb · Feb 19th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Thanks, I'll give it a go! I imagine it's probably something like tree sap on the roof, but regular washing doesn't seem to shift it!

Sophie

minicabrio · Feb 19th, 2008, 01:13 PM

Tree sap and road tar are what's referred to as bonded surface contaminants, usual washing will not remove them

Mark84 · Feb 19th, 2008, 01:51 PM

"exact", "words", "outta" and "Mouth" come to mind!

Megs quick clay is all you should need other wise its serious work involved! good polish after just of rgood measure tho!

minicabrio · Feb 19th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mark84 (original)

"exact", "words", "outta" and "Mouth" come to mind!

Megs quick clay is all you should need other wise its serious work involved! good polish after just of rgood measure tho!

You should always polish and wax after a Clay Bar session....

Basically this is how it all works....

Wash the car first - this removes non-bonded surface contaminants such as usual dirt and road grime. If you were to polish at this stage, all you would do is polish into the paint work all the bonded contamiants, and probably end up with it looking worse than when you started.
So, use a clay bar to remove all the bonded contaminants - sap, tar etc..
You're now left with a nice smooth clear coat - polish it now to remove any swirls or paint imperfections.
Use a carnuba wax to prevent the build up of contaminants and make washing easier in the future. After the first wash apply another layer of wax for extra protection.

sophierb · Feb 20th, 2008, 10:32 AM

They're on the shopping list!

Thanks!

Feb 19th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#1
sophierb MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 11 Offline	Cleaning! Hi All, My MCS has a white roof, wingmirrors and wheels, which I find sooo difficult to clean - is there anything that will get all these marks and stains off the white paint? Thanks! Attached Thumbnails

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minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 15,758 Offline	Marks and stains? On paint? I'd recommend using a clay bar such as the Meguires Quik Clay system to remove tar spots and tree sap, then a good quality polish - I actually really like AutoGlym Super Resin Polish, then a coat of a good quality Carnuba wax to protect and seal That's the treatment my MINI always got, and she gleamed Jon
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minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 15,758 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mark84 (original) "exact", "words", "outta" and "Mouth" come to mind! Megs quick clay is all you should need other wise its serious work involved! good polish after just of rgood measure tho! You should always polish and wax after a Clay Bar session.... Basically this is how it all works.... Wash the car first - this removes non-bonded surface contaminants such as usual dirt and road grime. If you were to polish at this stage, all you would do is polish into the paint work all the bonded contamiants, and probably end up with it looking worse than when you started. So, use a clay bar to remove all the bonded contaminants - sap, tar etc.. You're now left with a nice smooth clear coat - polish it now to remove any swirls or paint imperfections. Use a carnuba wax to prevent the build up of contaminants and make washing easier in the future. After the first wash apply another layer of wax for extra protection.

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Feb 19th, 2008, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
sophierb MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 11 Offline	Thanks, I'll give it a go! I imagine it's probably something like tree sap on the roof, but regular washing doesn't seem to shift it! Sophie

Feb 19th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 15,758 Offline	Tree sap and road tar are what's referred to as bonded surface contaminants, usual washing will not remove them

Feb 19th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mark84 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hornchurch, Essex Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 63 Offline	"exact", "words", "outta" and "Mouth" come to mind! Megs quick clay is all you should need other wise its serious work involved! good polish after just of rgood measure tho!

Feb 20th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
sophierb MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 11 Offline	They're on the shopping list! Thanks!

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