303 seems to be a favorite here. What is your experience with other products?

 

For the vinyl graphics I have I just keep them waxed with the rest of the paint. 303 is a good protectant and has the most UV protection available, but it doesn't last long on the outside of the car.

 

yah, +1 for wax for vinyl.

 

Anybody use this stuff?

http://www.optimumcarcare.com/optimumwax.html

 

1 application lasts up to 5 months




one application of Hydro can last up to 10yrs if kept inside the garage.

 

UV protection is what I'm most interested in for the roof graphic. If the Optimum Wax really does what is says, then you can achieve wax and anti-UV in one step. But maybe that's too much to hope for.

http://www.optimumcarcare.com/optimumwax.html

 

I do wax my bonnet stripes but I have a checkered cabrio roof graphic & to be honest I have never applied wax or anything else to it. The whites & blacks on it look brand new even though I have had it on for over 2 years, ungaraged & in full sun most days. I would say the key factor is buying graphics from someone who uses top notch vinyl. Thanks to Ed at Cooper Flags for using top notch vinyl

 

I have the Mini Union Jack flag on the roof. It has blue and red vinyl and the white parts are the white roof.

I have been using Hydro direct from the spray bottle, and buff with a Monster Fluffy.

It has been 8 months, and so far looks great.

 

Is that the OEM UJ flag or an aftermarket one?

 

OEM UJ. Purchased from Morristown Mini.

 

I'd just wax it like you do the rest of the car. As long as you keep up on it and don't let the wax wear (and you'll probably want a polymer for UV protection), you'll only have to do it as often as you'd have to rewax anyway. 303 is great stuff BUT you'll have to stay on top of it on a weekly or every-other-weekly basis.