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RooniusMaximus · Apr 26th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Got our 54 plate Cooper a few weeks back but not had a chance to clean it properly.

At first glance, it looked OK, but seeing it in the sun revealed just how badly swirled and scratched it really was, below:

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So, after a wash and CLay Bar, it was time for the Ported Cable to come out.

This is the same bit of bonnet about 1/2 hour later and while it's not finished at this point, you can see how much better it looks already.

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Some time later, after polishing and waxing, here's the same bit of bonnet again:

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And, the obligatory finished shots too:

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All in all, took me from about 9.30 am to 5.30pm - but the result is worth it.

RooniusMaximus · Apr 26th, 2008, 07:21 PM

Also - while doing it, the postie turned up with my new Chrome repeaters:

So I wnet from Black & Orange to Chrome and clear. Also tried Black and clear just to see how it looked. Defintely looked better than black&orange:

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It's going to Mini Pirate on Tuesday for the full UJ on the roof too...

Hartge210 · Apr 26th, 2008, 09:00 PM

Great job on the bonnet

Car is looking very

, & will be even better after your visit to Planet Pirate.

REDHOT CHILLI COOPER · Apr 26th, 2008, 09:42 PM

So whats Ported Cable then?

Nice finish by the way.

Hartge210 · Apr 26th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Its an orbital polishing machine

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 26th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Looks fab

I wouldnt dare use that on my car, although it sure does the trick!!

RooniusMaximus · Apr 27th, 2008, 06:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Looks fab

I wouldnt dare use that on my car, although it sure does the trick!!

Well, the thing about the Porter Cable is that, unlike a rotary polisher, it's orbit is random. It's not impossible to damage your car, but it's certainly harder than with a rotary polisher.

You just have to remember not to put a sanding dic on it...

Paul · Apr 27th, 2008, 07:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RooniusMaximus (original)

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This is the same bit of bonnet about 1/2 hour later and while it's not finished at this point, you can see how much better it looks already.

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Oh crap. How are you going to wipe the windscreens now?!

RooniusMaximus · Apr 27th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Ah - you spotted the de-washer mod then...

PS - typical. It's raining today

.

Paul · Apr 27th, 2008, 10:05 AM

Raining, and it's ALL your fault.

I just washed the car too, but that's mere coincidence.

ALD0 · Apr 27th, 2008, 10:13 AM

Very nice, always loved my CR Cooper when washed and Polished

Lolance · Apr 27th, 2008, 01:45 PM

Good effort man, I'm the kind that would just call out the pro-detailers to my MINI if/when I find swirls.

I love it but not enough to get a PC

Phil Craddock · Apr 27th, 2008, 04:43 PM

hope you didn't polish and wax the roof as I will be depolishing it next week

*Vikki* · Apr 27th, 2008, 07:23 PM

wow great results, im going to get my polished with a machine next year pricey though

RooniusMaximus · Apr 27th, 2008, 07:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original)

hope you didn't polish and wax the roof as I will be depolishing it next week

Nope - left the roof alone. Just gave it a quick wipe.

118 · Apr 27th, 2008, 08:16 PM

looks fantastic, thats brought it up a treat

can't wait to see the roof

Apr 26th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#1
RooniusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 145 Offline	Finally got around to cleaning the car properly Got our 54 plate Cooper a few weeks back but not had a chance to clean it properly. At first glance, it looked OK, but seeing it in the sun revealed just how badly swirled and scratched it really was, below: So, after a wash and CLay Bar, it was time for the Ported Cable to come out. This is the same bit of bonnet about 1/2 hour later and while it's not finished at this point, you can see how much better it looks already. Some time later, after polishing and waxing, here's the same bit of bonnet again: And, the obligatory finished shots too: All in all, took me from about 9.30 am to 5.30pm - but the result is worth it.

Apr 26th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
RooniusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 145 Offline	Also - while doing it, the postie turned up with my new Chrome repeaters: So I wnet from Black & Orange to Chrome and clear. Also tried Black and clear just to see how it looked. Defintely looked better than black&orange: It's going to Mini Pirate on Tuesday for the full UJ on the roof too...

Apr 26th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hartge210 Zippy - GB210 Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 677 Online	Its an orbital polishing machine Attached Thumbnails

Apr 26th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Looks fab I wouldnt dare use that on my car, although it sure does the trick!! * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 27th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
RooniusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 145 Offline	Ah - you spotted the de-washer mod then... PS - typical. It's raining today.

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Apr 26th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hartge210 Zippy - GB210 Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 677 Online	Great job on the bonnet Car is looking very , & will be even better after your visit to Planet Pirate.

Apr 26th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
REDHOT CHILLI COOPER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 168 Offline	So whats Ported Cable then? Nice finish by the way.

Apr 27th, 2008, 06:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
RooniusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Looks fab I wouldnt dare use that on my car, although it sure does the trick!! Well, the thing about the Porter Cable is that, unlike a rotary polisher, it's orbit is random. It's not impossible to damage your car, but it's certainly harder than with a rotary polisher. You just have to remember not to put a sanding dic on it...

Apr 27th, 2008, 07:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RooniusMaximus (original) Attachment 145591 This is the same bit of bonnet about 1/2 hour later and while it's not finished at this point, you can see how much better it looks already. Attachment 145592 Oh crap. How are you going to wipe the windscreens now?!

Apr 27th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Raining, and it's ALL your fault. I just washed the car too, but that's mere coincidence.

Apr 27th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 9,434 Offline	Very nice, always loved my CR Cooper when washed and Polished

Apr 27th, 2008, 01:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lolance Dooper Scooper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sleazeford Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 454 Offline	Good effort man, I'm the kind that would just call out the pro-detailers to my MINI if/when I find swirls. I love it but not enough to get a PC

Apr 27th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 2,060 Offline	hope you didn't polish and wax the roof as I will be depolishing it next week Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Apr 27th, 2008, 07:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 2,228 Offline	wow great results, im going to get my polished with a machine next year pricey though

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Apr 27th, 2008, 07:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
RooniusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original) hope you didn't polish and wax the roof as I will be depolishing it next week Nope - left the roof alone. Just gave it a quick wipe.

Apr 27th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
118 white wrinkly fingers.... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 19,307 Offline	looks fantastic, thats brought it up a treat can't wait to see the roof * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

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