Detail Du Jour: 2003 Mini Cooper S

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RCBuddha

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7 hour Exterior Detail for a good friend. I had been promising a detail for some time, finally got a day off where I could detail.



Products used:



Optimum Car Wash Soap

Claymagic Clay Bar

Mother's PowerPolish

Meguiar's M21 Sealant

Adams BSG on Chrome/Lights

20/20 on Glass

Optimum Tire Shine

Optimum Dressing

Optimum Spray wax on Rims and Bumpers

Poorboy Wheel Cleaner

Adams Detail Spray for touchups



Early Morning Wash:

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Taping off the Trim:

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AFTERS

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FINAL TOUCHUPS

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REFLECTIONS

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The paint was pretty nice to work with, not thin like Honda's nor soft like Toyotas. The test drive afterwards was fun, the car turns on a dime, and is quite quick. I'm actually thinking of getting one as a second car. This was my second detail using #21 Sealant. Its very easy to use, and it comes off as easy as FX. I THINK it is a little wetter looking than FX, but I'll need further testing/comparisons...





INFO on Car:

17x8 Haman Rims

Yokohama AVES 100 tires

M7 Lowering Springs

M7 Strut bar

M7 Plasma Booster

Custom Air intake

Custom Exhaust

G-Tech Pro RR

B&M Short Shifter
 
Nice work.

I like the wheels, but have never liked black grilles on those cars.

Is the yellow really that dull or is it just your camera? The color saturation seems really low.
 
Mad iX said:
Nice work.

I like the wheels, but have never liked black grilles on those cars.

Is the yellow really that dull or is it just your camera? The color saturation seems really low.
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The pictures were taken by the owner, I think it looks dull b/c of the sun, but I'm not too sure (probably the camera though). I'm thinking it needs another polishing session with a oil-rich polish (anyone care to provide some suggestions?). This detail was mostly to get the car back "into shape".
 
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