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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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About to place my first Prima Order

As soon as I can get to a my new home (which hopefully won't be long but there's problems with my orders so who knows) I finally plan to take the plunge and get an order from Heather and Nick for some Prima stuff.

Here's the list (and yes I know I've seen others do this before)...
Starter Bundle #1 with the mystique, epic, and slick along with MF galore
(also will probably 'upgrade' to the black wool mitt just for the coolness factor)
Hydro (there'ya go Kenchan)
Nero
Amigo (more for my wife's SUV - Can it be applied by hand?)
Clarity Bundle
a few bottles
A top cleaning sealing system (haven't decided which yet but leaning toward the Renovo)

So, what do you think? Comments? I know there are additions that could be made (I can already see the super bundle recommendations coming )

Cheers for any advice in advance.
 

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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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Can't sleep so here's some other things on my wish list not from DP...

Storage for all my new detailing supplies and tools with Gladiator garage systems
Two new five gallon buckets with grit guards if I can find them locally
An air compressor
A floor jack and jack stands (any not work or are highly recommended for the Mini)
Convex mirror thingies from Moss Mini
Car Cover and or windshield sun deflector (also probably from Moss)
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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Welcome to the wonderful world of detailing.

Yes Amigo can be applied by hand, I just did it today.
An air compressor is SOOOOO nice to have, makes drying the mini much easier, there are a ton of places that water collects that you can't get a towel into. Plus air tools make mods much easier.

Dunno about jack/stands not working with a mini, but be sure they can handle the weight of the biggest thing you might lift with them.
As far as jacks go check the lowered height to make sure it will get under the lift points. Mine is an old craftsman that has a little less than 1/4" clearance. Most newer ones should clear.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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I carry the Dirt Guards which I think are superior to the Grit Guard. Choose Priority Mail (US Postal) for the most cost effective shipping.

https://www.showcardetailing.com/esh...sp?id=65&bc=no

Richard

Originally Posted by cadfael_tex
Can't sleep so here's some other things on my wish list not from DP...

Storage for all my new detailing supplies and tools with Gladiator garage systems
Two new five gallon buckets with grit guards if I can find them locally
An air compressor
A floor jack and jack stands (any not work or are highly recommended for the Mini)
Convex mirror thingies from Moss Mini
Car Cover and or windshield sun deflector (also probably from Moss)
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 03:17 AM
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You will love Hydro and Clarity. Looks like a good first order.

Originally Posted by cadfael_tex
As soon as I can get to a my new home (which hopefully won't be long but there's problems with my orders so who knows) I finally plan to take the plunge and get an order from Heather and Nick for some Prima stuff.

Here's the list (and yes I know I've seen others do this before)...
Starter Bundle #1 with the mystique, epic, and slick along with MF galore
(also will probably 'upgrade' to the black wool mitt just for the coolness factor)
Hydro (there'ya go Kenchan)
Nero
Amigo (more for my wife's SUV - Can it be applied by hand?)
Clarity Bundle
a few bottles
A top cleaning sealing system (haven't decided which yet but leaning toward the Renovo)

So, what do you think? Comments? I know there are additions that could be made (I can already see the super bundle recommendations coming )

Cheers for any advice in advance.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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i should have made a plan and list like that. i keep buying stuff here and there. shipping is killing me. im tempted to buy the clarity bundle but i know that im going to buy other stuff later on. so im gonna buy everything at once.
with the amount of money i used so far i should have just bought a bundle. hahah but a great list.

and dirt gaurd? o.O that's new. i've never seen or heard of that. but coming from octane guy. maybe ill take a look see into it.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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One recommendation for the floor jack...make sure it is veerrrrrrrry low clearance. I bought the lowest one Sears had and it still BARELY clears it.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Yes Amigo can be applied by hand.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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OK the deed is done.

Raggtop kit for my top.
Starter Bundle One
Polish Bundle (since I might need the swirl )
Hydro (not the gallon :| )
various bottles
glass bundle
Nero

Now I've just got to get my Showcar Detailing order - Black Wow and Dirt Guards
 
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