How can i get her clean??

[adam_Randell]

Guys - i cleaned my MINI twice yesterday, with some Turtle Wax stuff which is supposed to get rid of road film and tree sap - but it didnt. ive tried numerous things, including a clay bar but nothing seems to get her very clean. any ideas??

[Paul]

I've managed to recover some sad, sad looking cars (even black ones) with clay bar and meguiars clear coat body scrub, after a good clean, and followed by a good wax.

[adam_Randell]

what shampoo do you use? and i have a meguiars clay bar but cannot seem to get its full effect.

[mister.t]

When the extension work was being done, the MINI was always parked under a tree - Full off crap and sap - Not to mention the fact we hadn't cleaned it for 2 months

Turtle Wax Shampoo (cleaned the whole car twice), then a good waxing session. If you're really frustrated with tar marks (got really bad on the last MINI), you may end up having to use petrol It's ok though, its being washed straight off And it does the job nicely

[Streeters]

I used a megs claybar the other week on mine an although it wasnt that dirty to look at you could feel the difference even before polishing / waxing, it was a glasslike finish. All i did was wash with autoglym shampoo, dry, clay with megs bar and megs QD, rinse and dry. then finally Megs paintr protection / polish / carnba wax 3 step system. If you dont want to go through that lot, try some Megs cleaner wax, The last time i polished the car pre claying i used a sample bottle i had of that and my Mrs said it was the cleanest she'd ever seen it.

[..Blackadder..]

You could always try a heavier clay bar have a look here they have a decent range
CARWASHnWAX - Factory Direct Professional Detailing Supplies Warehouse

[Darthbladerni]

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

what shampoo do you use? and i have a meguiars clay bar but cannot seem to get its full effect.

Did you use the claybar that was in the kit?

I used it and some tar wouldnt come off, I had to buy aggressive clay to get it off.

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

what shampoo do you use? and i have a meguiars clay bar but cannot seem to get its full effect.

I was using Megs gold class. The clear coat body scrub can work real wonders though, I couldn't recommend that highly enough to be honest.

[chris.h]

I've just cleaned and polished mine with a meguires Clay bar kit( clay bar + quick detailer and then cleaner wax after ). it came up fantastic!

[Darthbladerni]

Quote: Originally Posted by chris.h (original)

I've just cleaned and polished mine with a meguires Clay bar kit( clay bar + quick detailer and then cleaner wax after ). it came up fantastic!

Its amazing the difference. So much dirt came off my car with using it.

It was strange though, yesterday when i washed the car again the car felt rough just before i washed it but was as smooth as when i clayed it after.

Obviously bonded contaminants dont bond straight away. Amazing results and doesnt need to be done often

[adam_Randell]

Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original)

Did you use the claybar that was in the kit?

I used it and some tar wouldnt come off, I had to buy aggressive clay to get it off.

yea i did - i will try and get a more agressive one, see if that does the tick!

[adam_Randell]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

I was using Megs gold class. The clear coat body scrub can work real wonders though, I couldn't recommend that highly enough to be honest.

where can i get some/how much?

[Paul]

Not sure, last time I was in there I think our local Halfords had it, but our small local car places stock it.

[Sooper Rob]

Adam only change to a more aggressive clay if it is absolutely needed. Looks like your Mini is new ish I wouldn't have thought you would need a more aggressive clay and using one could cause damage.
Have a read of this - Detailing Clay : Starters' Guide - Detailing World

After claying try Meguiars Deep Crystal Step 1 - Paint Cleaner this will make your bodywork extra smooth and very clean.

[adam_Randell]

ill post a pic of the worst areas of the paint and see what you think.