Wednesday is my day off and the day I most often get to wash my car. I really look forward to Wednesdays ...there is something especially gratifying about cleaning the MINI. I don't think I've ever been so fond of or attached to any other possession before.

We've got a very large tree that provides great shade in the driveway. So, I keep the car in the garage until the sun is overhead and the shade is in the right spot and then I have at it.

The neighbors that walk by all think I'm nuts ...one guy even said I was just watering it all the time to see if it would grow. You gotta' admit, that's pretty funny. But that guy has a Boxster and he drags it through the car wash every time the car is the slightest bit dirty. I tried to get him to see the light ...but no such luck.

Oh well. They can think I'm nuts ...I don't care ...I'm havin' too damn much fun.

Hydro rocks.

Dean.

 

If you put enough layers of hydro on....it might start growing for real!!!

keep it up! mini looks fantastic. My DP box is outside my front door waiting for me to tear it open.... cant wait!

 

lookin good. will look even better tomorrow after the full 24hr cure.

 

Looks great! I'm envious of your Wednesdays. It looks like it was a beautiful day too.

Hydro can also be used as a fertilizer to help things grow (like MINIs). (just kidding!)

I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying your Hydro.

-Heather

 

minimonsterthunder,

Where in Norwalk are you?

My office is at 464 Westport Avenue behind Hanks Mays.

I wonder if we've waved ?!

Thanks for the compliments everyone.

Dean.

 

Beautiful car! My neighbours think I'm nuts too. What wheels are those?

 

I live in South Norwalk and work in Wilton on Route 7 next to Stand firm fitness. We probably have seen eachother since you live in Ridgefield.....

Are you going to Sthe Mini Summer Splash in July?

 

The ubiquitous ASA AR1. Great lookin' wheels for not much money.

Is that the MINI of Fairfiled County event being held in New Canaan? I'm really hoping to make it, but so far it doesn't look good.

With you working in Wilton and my driving through Wilton to and from work, I'd imagine we've crossed paths. I'll keep an eye out now that I know what your MINI looks like.

Dean.

 

Yes it is the event in New Canaan. Thats stinks you cant go....

Ill keep an Eye out for you as well....

There is also a guy that works across the street from me who drives a GP. Keep an eye out for him too

 

I would look forward to Wednesday as well if I could make my baby look like that. AMAZING!!!

 

Thanks

Here's another shot I took yesterday.



Dean.

 

Your car looks great! My husband laughs because I've washed my Mini more times than I've washed all my other cars combined.

I have sort of a lame question, but since we are talking about Hydro, I thought I'd ask. I have some Hydro, but haven't used it yet. I'm a little anxious about it. I have never used any sort of wax product and I'm wondering if it really is that easy to use.

Basically, is there any technique that needs to be used when applying the Hyrdo? I'm a first time detailer, help!

 

I think I'm qualified to answer since I've gone through a gallon and a half of it, so far.

Yeah, it really is *that* easy to use.

Although you can use it as a QD (spray it on clean, dry car and wipe off), I prefer to use it after washing only. I sheet the water off the car after washing, leaving just a small amount of droplets behind. Then I sprits the Hydro all over the car. Then I simply dry with a waffle weave towel, as usual.

I've found you can REALLY get a great shine if you then go back with a Monster Fluffy microfiber towel and give it a quick buffing.

You'll love the result !!

 

Look awesome

 

looks the same...

 

It most certainly does NOT !!

This one has a gorgeous stone wall in the pic !!

We're messin' with ya, reelsmith... the pics are all awesome. We're original members of the OCDetailers Club and we love clean and shiny MINIs!!

 

yah, the way the leaves hang over the stone wall is just
beautiful. what's that MINI doing in the pict?

 

That is exactly my process ( except I spritz ) and the results are fantastic.

Thanks !

It's makin' the wall look good.

Dean.

 

Nice parking!

Love,
The curbside-parking challenged

 

I've gotten very good at that. When I'm out and about I always look for an end parking space and then get as close to the curb as I can. You gotta' leave lots of room for the inevitable Bozo that parks too close and then flings the door open.

My wife hates it though ...because she is always exiting the car onto the curb rather than the pavement. I don't leave her any room.

Dean.

 

Looks great. Is that just Hydro, or do you have other wax on it also?

Mark

 

It's been washed six times since I used Epic ...which seems to hold up extremely well when Hydro-aided.

Dean.

 

Ha ! Reelsmith, you caught me in a typo ! I guess we're even for me messing with you about your pic.