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Ash_MINI · May 22nd, 2008, 09:48 PM

Hello MINI aficionados,

I have a 5 year old MINI Cooper in 'pepper white'. It gets washed once a week or so, but it's starting to look a bit ... dingy.

There are some spots where tree sap haven't entirely come off, and black dots on the bumpers. I'm wondering whether I need to get it Waxed. Has anybody waxed their MINI, or recommend taking it to a place that details it? I've never, in 5 years, waxed it.

Someone once told me that the newer paints don't require waxing, and that waxing may even be bad for your car. Is this true?

Sorry for the dumb question..

Ashton

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berty · May 22nd, 2008, 10:07 PM

hi

you definately need to wax it. i would suggest you clay it first to get rid of all the tree sap etc. the i would use a good polish, i use dodo juice lime prime, then use a good quality carbuna wax, you should notice a difference after that.

Sooper Rob · May 22nd, 2008, 10:12 PM

New paints don't need waxing and it's bad to wax! that is not true at all and what a stupid thing for that person to say.

As your car is 5 years old it probably desperately needs claying. Claying will remove tree sap, tar spots and all contamination from the bodywork, giving a great start for polishing then waxing.

Many Mini's have been detailed take a look here,
http://www.mini2.com/forum/photos-ph...eos-showcases/

I see you live in America (where detailing started) I'm sure someone local will be able to bring your Mini back to life if you didn't want to do it yourself

Have a look at these guides,
Good Washing Technique - Detailing World
Detailing Clay : Starters' Guide - Detailing World

Ash_MINI · May 22nd, 2008, 10:24 PM

Thank you both! This is extremely helpful! :O)

Sooper Rob · May 22nd, 2008, 10:28 PM

Found a detail on a Pepper White Cooper,
Pepper White Mini Cooper Detail - Detailing World

Darthbladerni · May 22nd, 2008, 10:42 PM

Definately clay the car!!!

I clayed my LY mini last week and the result was unbeleivable. I had to use mild and aggressive clay for some areas though.

Got dodo juice during the week so if the weather holds out i will test it tomorrow.

demi · May 23rd, 2008, 01:34 PM

claybar is not gonna do much to the flat spots just removes sap etc, i suggest u get it fully detailed, might cost a few hundred dollars but its outcome is a paint that is almost better than new and a deep wax finish will smack it!

May 22nd, 2008, 09:48 PM	#1
Ash_MINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Wax basics Hello MINI aficionados, I have a 5 year old MINI Cooper in 'pepper white'. It gets washed once a week or so, but it's starting to look a bit ... dingy. There are some spots where tree sap haven't entirely come off, and black dots on the bumpers. I'm wondering whether I need to get it Waxed. Has anybody waxed their MINI, or recommend taking it to a place that details it? I've never, in 5 years, waxed it. Someone once told me that the newer paints don't require waxing, and that waxing may even be bad for your car. Is this true? Sorry for the dumb question.. Ashton )

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May 22nd, 2008, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
berty MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Preston Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 108 Offline	hi you definately need to wax it. i would suggest you clay it first to get rid of all the tree sap etc. the i would use a good polish, i use dodo juice lime prime, then use a good quality carbuna wax, you should notice a difference after that.

May 22nd, 2008, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sooper Rob MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North East Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 97 Offline	New paints don't need waxing and it's bad to wax! that is not true at all and what a stupid thing for that person to say. As your car is 5 years old it probably desperately needs claying. Claying will remove tree sap, tar spots and all contamination from the bodywork, giving a great start for polishing then waxing. Many Mini's have been detailed take a look here, http://www.mini2.com/forum/photos-ph...eos-showcases/ I see you live in America (where detailing started) I'm sure someone local will be able to bring your Mini back to life if you didn't want to do it yourself Have a look at these guides, Good Washing Technique - Detailing World Detailing Clay : Starters' Guide - Detailing World

May 22nd, 2008, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ash_MINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Thank you both! This is extremely helpful! :O)

May 22nd, 2008, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sooper Rob MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North East Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Found a detail on a Pepper White Cooper, Pepper White Mini Cooper Detail - Detailing World

May 22nd, 2008, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 1,992 Offline	Definately clay the car!!! I clayed my LY mini last week and the result was unbeleivable. I had to use mild and aggressive clay for some areas though. Got dodo juice during the week so if the weather holds out i will test it tomorrow.

May 23rd, 2008, 01:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
demi MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 14 Offline	claybar is not gonna do much to the flat spots just removes sap etc, i suggest u get it fully detailed, might cost a few hundred dollars but its outcome is a paint that is almost better than new and a deep wax finish will smack it!

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