Mini Cooper S Detail (several pics)

[pt91]

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:

 

[pt91]

After:

 

[whiteg240]

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]

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]

that is unbelievable, interior job is amazing, great work

 

[pt91]

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]

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]

Amazing work! I do hope they take care of the NSX better that their Cooper.

 

[percynjpn]

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]

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]

Great turnaround! That is the worst, most neglected S I've seen (and I've seen a lot )

 

[imported_KevinA]

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]

Beautiful job. :xyxthumbs

I love that blue paint.

 

[hirosh]

awesome transformation. :xyxthumbs