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Old May 9th, 2008, 07:48 PM   #1
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MINI got a good clean today

Well like many other people i too got out the cleaning products and gave my MINI a treat today.

First up my dirty Mini
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Next Meguiars shampoo & conditioner applied
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A quick rinse and then clay bar was used
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Next Deep crystal paint cleaner was used
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Old May 9th, 2008, 07:51 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Then Deep crystal polish applied
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and finally Deep crystal carnauba wax was applied
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Now my arm is about to fall off, after all that applying and polishing....

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Old May 9th, 2008, 08:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Congratulatons Your S looks stunning

Well worth the hard work

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Nice job, looks really nice

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Car looks awesome. I think its the dares that make it.

The hard work has certainly paid off, how long did it take in total?

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Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original)
Car looks awesome. I think its the dares that make it.

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Totally agree

Great job mate, well worth all that effort
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Very nice car and it is looking great

Just one thing, I would drop Megs Step 3 - Deep Crystal Carnuba Wax it's not very good plus durability is poor. Personally I am a fan of Dodo Juice wax but there are loads of different waxes on the market that will give you a better and longer lasting finish.

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Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original)
Car looks awesome. I think its the dares that make it.

The hard work has certainly paid off, how long did it take in total?

James.


thanks it took about 5 hours with lots of rests and drinks..hehe

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Old May 11th, 2008, 10:32 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Sooper Rob (original)
Very nice car and it is looking great

Just one thing, I would drop Megs Step 3 - Deep Crystal Carnuba Wax it's not very good plus durability is poor. Personally I am a fan of Dodo Juice wax but there are loads of different waxes on the market that will give you a better and longer lasting finish.


yeah i did think about dodo juice after seeing your waxing the other day.....which looks great too

I think your right, after i had finished it did not look as good as i thought it should....so will give dodo juice a try. Where can i get some from..?

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A great looking car and I just love the grill mod you've done. I'm not a fan of the aero grill myself and that makes your car look very smart indeed.

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yeah i did think about dodo juice after seeing your waxing the other day.....which looks great too

I think your right, after i had finished it did not look as good as i thought it should....so will give dodo juice a try. Where can i get some from..?

You can buy Dodo Juice from a few places. One that I can recommend - Dodo Juice Wax
The link above tells you what you need to know about all the Dodo Juice waxes. The soft waxes are easier to apply but won't last as long as the hard waxes. For your car you won't go wrong with either,
Rain Forest Rub - Soft Wax - All Colours
Purple Haze - Soft Wax - Dark Colours
Hard Candy - Hard Wax - All Colours
Blue Velvet - Hard Wax - Dark Colours
or Supernatural
I wanted to try Supernatural so I have the panel pot, you should get at least 3 to 4 coats out the 30ml pot.

I hope that helps you and thanks for your comments about my detail

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Quote: Originally Posted by Sooper Rob (original)
You can buy Dodo Juice from a few places. One that I can recommend - Dodo Juice Wax
The link above tells you what you need to know about all the Dodo Juice waxes. The soft waxes are easier to apply but won't last as long as the hard waxes. For your car you won't go wrong with either,
Rain Forest Rub - Soft Wax - All Colours
Purple Haze - Soft Wax - Dark Colours
Hard Candy - Hard Wax - All Colours
Blue Velvet - Hard Wax - Dark Colours
or Supernatural
I wanted to try Supernatural so I have the panel pot, you should get at least 3 to 4 coats out the 30ml pot.

I hope that helps you and thanks for your comments about my detail

Great info thanks...now I'm stuck choosing between Blue velvet or supernatural.... but thinking my car is Astro Black so maybe blue velvet would be best.

Do you recommend at least 2 coats of Dodo juice wax..?

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Great info thanks...now I'm stuck choosing between Blue velvet or supernatural.... but thinking my car is Astro Black so maybe blue velvet would be best.

Do you recommend at least 2 coats of Dodo juice wax..?

Chris.

Yes two coats. You don't have to but 24 hours apart is best this gives the first coat plenty of time to bond.
I have had a look on the Dodo forum for pics that might help you to make up your mind what wax to choose,

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Quote: Originally Posted by Sooper Rob (original)
Yes two coats. You don't have to but 24 hours apart is best this gives the first coat plenty of time to bond.
I have had a look on the Dodo forum for pics that might help you to make up your mind what wax to choose,

DODO JUICE FORUMS :: View topic - VW Golf Edition 30 with Dodo Juice Blue Velvet
DODO JUICE FORUMS :: View topic - BLACK MAGIC LEON FR - SUPER NATURAL
DODO JUICE FORUMS :: View topic - Black Renualt Sport Meganne 225 F1 - Purple Hazed


Thanks for the pics. Some super shiney cars there....
They all look good to me....

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