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pt91
06-23-2005, 09:38 PM
Last weekend I tackled a neglected Mini. Well over 12 hours was spent over the course of two days. You could have grown plants in the door jambs...especially the back. I was told that it had been washed twice in the last 3 years.



Outside: Lots of Zaino clay and clay magic. PB wash, BnB, SnR, SSR 2.5, PP, TR. Never Dull. DP Prem. Surface Shield and DP Spray Surface Shield.

Inside: Detailers Pride carpet/upholstery cleaner and leather cleaner, Zaino leather conditioner, PB APC 4:1, 303 cleaner 30:1, Adam`s VRT, Plexus.



Although I had used the new DP sealant before, I thought I would try out the new DP spray sealant. I can`t say that I mastered the application of the spray yet. It was a little tricky to apply and wipe off w/o streaking. I will try a finer spray bottle next time. I applied the liquid version of DP on the white top. This way I could compare the durability and also it was easier to see where I had applied it (I hate applying LSPs to white when I can`t see the product!).



The wheels where tough. I seriously considered taking them off. I have to say that this blue is just about my favorite color. Only wish the pics had turned out better.



Before:



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079B01.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079B02.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079B03.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079B08.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079B06.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079B09.jpg
pt91
06-23-2005, 09:39 PM
After:



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079After02.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079After01.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079After03.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079After06.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079After07.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/16079After08.jpg
whiteg240
06-23-2005, 11:00 PM
Wow!! You did an amazing job with that Mini. I detailed a Mini last year and the owner of the Mini said she had washed it once since she had bought it. :(



Wow!! that interior is brand new. I bet the owner was impressed.
benpocock
06-24-2005, 01:19 AM
Excellent transformation, although it still amazes me that people let their cars get in that state in the first place...



How did you find polishing etc after washing? I find that Mini`s hold water just about everywhere and whenever I have to do one spend about 15 minutes with a compressor getting it out of all the cracks and crevices.



Ben
tensors22288
06-24-2005, 05:31 AM
that is unbelievable, interior job is amazing, great work
pt91
06-24-2005, 05:42 AM
Excellent transformation, although it still amazes me that people let their cars get in that state in the first place...



How did you find polishing etc after washing? I find that Mini`s hold water just about everywhere and whenever I have to do one spend about 15 minutes with a compressor getting it out of all the cracks and crevices.



Ben



I had heard that the Mini would hold water for a long time. To avoid this issue I washed and dried on Saturday and applied polish, etc on Sunday. I still found a few drops of water!
fatchance
06-24-2005, 07:29 AM
Outstanding job. I just don`t understand how someone lets their car get in that condition. But, then again, we wouldn`t be challenged to create perfection.
imported_KevinA
06-24-2005, 07:35 AM
Amazing work! I do hope they take care of the NSX better that their Cooper.
percynjpn
06-24-2005, 07:46 AM
Excellent transformation, although it still amazes me that people let their cars get in that state in the first place...





Ben



I`ll second that! Beautiful job - like night and day! :clap:
pt91
06-24-2005, 08:03 AM
Amazing work! I do hope they take care of the NSX better that their Cooper.



The NSX is very pampered. It is mine.

I had the mini dropped off at my house.
515colfelt
06-24-2005, 11:35 AM
Great turnaround! That is the worst, most neglected S I`ve seen (and I`ve seen a lot )
imported_KevinA
06-24-2005, 04:09 PM
The NSX is very pampered. It is mine.

I had the mini dropped off at my house.



I guess I should have looked at your sig. My apologies.



I love the NSX - glad to hear it`s taken care of! :usa
imported_martin
06-24-2005, 05:42 PM
Beautiful job. :xyxthumbs

I love that blue paint.
hirosh
06-24-2005, 06:10 PM
awesome transformation. :xyxthumbs