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| Cleaning my new black mini Last week I purchased a new black mini (none metallic). After enjoying the ease of a silver mini for the last 3 years, I knew I would have my work cut out caring for a colour that was not so easy to keep clean. I had the garage undertake the Lifeshine process ahead of taking delivery which puts a waxy shell on the car. Upon taking delivery of the car I noticed a scratch on the side of the car which the garage advised would not be a problem to remove. The job was done yesterday and whilst the scratch has gone, the area they treated now displays a lighter haze! Shall I take it back to the garage? Also the plastic bumper shows scratches which must have been on the car when I took delivery - I am just concerned that by going back to the garage, they could make this worse as well! Please advise. Regards applebed |
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| It's worth a shot going back to the dealer to see what they say. As for future care of a black mini (i'm on my second!!) The biggest tip for caring for a black mini is to hand wash it using the two-bucket method and a lambwool wash mitt - 2 bucket method is one bucket with wash solution and one with clean water - dip the mitt in the clean water and swirl about/wring out before dipping in the wash mix everytime - this keeps your wash mix clean and leaves any grit at the bottom of the clean water bucket - the mitt also draws the dirt into the pile intead of acting like sandpaper as it does with a sponge!! Dingdangdoo! |
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