PerroneFord
Hobbyist Detailer
One of our club members alerted me last month that she was taking delivery of a 2009 Mini. I told them to NOT let the dealer get near the paint, and I'd take care of it. So we made arrangements for me to detail it. They took delivery Sat June 27, and I detailed it Sunday June 28! We agreed that the dealer could prep the interior, and I'd take care of the rest.
The car was in nice shape. The interior detail left some things to be desired, so I ended up going over the interior and doing a quickie vacuum and wipe down. Made sure everything had UV protection. The paint was swirl free, but the vinyl hood racing stripes were a mess already and you can't really polish them out. They are VERY prone to water stains. I may try a chemical cleaner next time. Anyone done this?
Wash:
Lower areas sprayed with Surf City Grime Destroyer
2BM with PB SS&S & Grit guard in the rinse bucket
Added some DP Rinseless Wash and Gloss as a water softener
Wheels:
Griot's Garage Wheel Cleaner
Daytona Speed Master Brush
Various other brushes.
Wheel Wells got Megs APC+ 10:1
Tires dressed with Megs Hot Tire Shine (2 coats, wiped off immediately upon application)
Wheels sealed with Optimum Poli-Seal
Jambs:
PB APC 10:1
Trim & seals - PB Trim Restorer
Glass:
Stoner's Instant Glass
Paint Correction:
Megs Ultimate Compound on Edge 4" Orange Pad (had 2 light scuffs)
Polish:
None Needed!
LSP:
Optimum Poli-Seal
Topped with Surf City Barrier Reef Liquid Carnauba (AWESOME STUFF)
The Pics:
After wash and clay (rear)
After wash and clay (side)
After Poli-Seal and SC wax
After Poli-Seal and SC wax (reflection)
Final result
As always comments welcome
The car was in nice shape. The interior detail left some things to be desired, so I ended up going over the interior and doing a quickie vacuum and wipe down. Made sure everything had UV protection. The paint was swirl free, but the vinyl hood racing stripes were a mess already and you can't really polish them out. They are VERY prone to water stains. I may try a chemical cleaner next time. Anyone done this?
Wash:
Lower areas sprayed with Surf City Grime Destroyer
2BM with PB SS&S & Grit guard in the rinse bucket
Added some DP Rinseless Wash and Gloss as a water softener
Wheels:
Griot's Garage Wheel Cleaner
Daytona Speed Master Brush
Various other brushes.
Wheel Wells got Megs APC+ 10:1
Tires dressed with Megs Hot Tire Shine (2 coats, wiped off immediately upon application)
Wheels sealed with Optimum Poli-Seal
Jambs:
PB APC 10:1
Trim & seals - PB Trim Restorer
Glass:
Stoner's Instant Glass
Paint Correction:
Megs Ultimate Compound on Edge 4" Orange Pad (had 2 light scuffs)
Polish:
None Needed!
LSP:
Optimum Poli-Seal
Topped with Surf City Barrier Reef Liquid Carnauba (AWESOME STUFF)
The Pics:
After wash and clay (rear)
After wash and clay (side)
After Poli-Seal and SC wax
After Poli-Seal and SC wax (reflection)
Final result
As always comments welcome