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My first hand wash at home! rec's for Mellow Yellow.
Hi, I've a 2009 MCS hardtop..Mellow Yellow..with sunroof with checkred sticker on top! So I've been reading on how to wash a car at home...in the pass its been the drive thru on the Toyota. but I would like to give my new mini the luxury treatment...spa day.. So I'm lookin for Bright Shiny look,what brand is good for Mellow Yellow...and do I have to worry about the stickers on the rooftop? Plus, how do I keep that shiny black tire look? I've used that spray type" wet Look" on my older cars, but it did not last a day?
Oh, I've got dead bugs in the front area of the car They are kinda melted on the grill and bumper.. I've just had this car for a week now!
Thanks Ladyvalea
They can also be found in the Alliance magazines as a PDF.
Tire dressings come in different forms. Like just about every product when it comes to ease of use, the downsize is usually durability. Prima has a spray wax called Hydro and a carnauba called Banana Gloss that are VERY easy to use, but durability is weaker than a synthetic wax.
With tire dressings, a spray on shine like Meguiar's Insane Shine is super simple to use, but only lasts for about a week depending on environment. Longevity is also based on how well you clean the tire before you dress it. They also have a tire gel called Endurance High Gloss that takes more effort, but rewards you by lasting several weeks. In all cases, you must apply it, then let it dry for 4 or 5 hours or overnight is best to ensure it doesn't sling off onto the paint.
My video linked above has tips on washing vinyl graphics. You are mostly concerned about the edges lifting.
As for bugs, I will presoak the bugs with water and soap, and make several passes but with 10 or 15 minutes between passes. A wet towel left on the bugs will soften the carcasses than can then be sprayed off with a hose.
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They are kinda melted on the grill and bumper.. I've just had this car for a week now! 
"You had me at YeLLow"
