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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Just got done cleaning ...

How'd I do ?




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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Looks absolutely beeeaaaUUUtiful 'cept I think I see some grass stain on your door panel.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Purdy !!!

That's about as reflective as I've ever seen DS !

The wheels are gorgeous, too. And I bet those are not fun to clean with all the intricate spoke pattern. But those are among my favorite wheels for a MINI.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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She's a beauty.
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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reelsmith- good job!


CR&PW&JB - i have the same wheels (AR1) on my Legacy.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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reelsmith- good job!


CR&PW&JB - i have the same wheels (AR1) on my Legacy.
Do you love keeping them clean, ken ??
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Do you love keeping them clean, ken ??
it's very easy with Hydro.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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reelsmith- what products did you use on your car?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
The wheels are gorgeous, too. And I bet those are not fun to clean with all the intricate spoke pattern. But those are among my favorite wheels for a MINI.
It takes me as long to clean the wheels as it does to wash/dry the entire car ...and clean the windows!

I love the way they look ...but they are a pain in the butt. Especially after it rains and the brake dust turns to sludge and then dries.

dean.

PS:

Products used:

Mystique
Hydro
Clarity
DP Wheel Conditioner

Nothing on the rubber or plastic parts ...they are au naturel.
 

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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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You can do mine next.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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I didn't think this warranted a new thread so I thought I'd tag along here. I finally had a chance to put a coat of Epic on the new Mini this weekend. And I really wanted to say thanks to everyone who has passed along all the great information in this forum that has helped me get this far. Much appreciated.

 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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What was your investment? (How long?)
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by reelsmith.
It takes me as long to clean the wheels as it does to wash/dry the entire car ...and clean the windows!
you should get a boar's hair wheel brush from Griot's with a long handle
and use your favorite car shampoo.

that's wat i use to get the brake dust off mine. works wonders on
mesh wheels. i bought it originally to wash my 17" R90's back
when i first got the car.

i spend maybe 1.5min per wheel and another min for Hydro/wipe down.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Nice work all! The PW is very classy and the DS is pure MINI.
 
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