I am about to pick up my 2008 MINI Cooper S (Dark Grey with Black roof) What Prima products should I use to make it look great and protect the paint.

 

What do you want to do?
Maintain the Clean: Mystique - washing, Hydro - spray-on wax, Banana Gloss - easy hand wax, Slick - QD, Nero - vinyl inside, Clarity - glass and then assorted microfiber (2 waffle weaves, 2 gray, 2 Monster Fluffies and 1 glass)
If you want to improve the protection add Amigo & Epic for your paint.
If you want to de-swirl the finish add Swirl and a PCDA.
For washing add 2 buckets, 2 Dirt Guards and a lambs wool mitt.
Wheels? Add some Wizard Black Renew and Wheel Armour.
Plastic Trim - nothing beats Black WOW.
Aren't you sorry you asked?

 

basic stuff.

Hydro and Slick and Nero.

those are must-haves from Prima.

 

I can recommend that you purchase the Super Bundle from DetailersParadise.com - I got the mid-level package and ended up adding in Hydro with my original order and then adding on a second order for Nero and Black Wow. I should have just bought the big package - it all works well together and I am happy about it.

 

I have a dark silver/black roof and have the following from Prima:
2 Waffle Weave towels for drying
10 (I think) small microfiber buffing towels
1 gallon of Hydro
1 bottle of Banana Gloss

I consider this the bare essentials.

 

Hydro, Slick, Hydro, Nero, and don't forget Hydro.

 

Hydro, Slick, Nero & Epic are my short list. Add Swirl, Finish & Amigo for the annual PC facelift.

I have high hopes for Banana Gloss, but haven't received my order yet. Probably will add that.

PS- Hydro & Slick are better by the gallon!

 

I'm convinced that hydro should be ordered by the gallon, but what about slick? Could someone explain how slick is different from hydro and the other products? thanks!

 

Slick is a QD, Hydro is a wax. I use Slick for spot cleaning and shining things up in between washes. Hydro I use strictly while drying after a wash. I tend to go through Slick faster than Hydro, depending on the season. If you think you have use for QD, then go for it. It's not like it goes bad!

 

i bought a bottle of banana gloss from richard at MTTS...ill give it a try and report back

 

i need you all's help. i was about to buy the summer package for my DS/B (which should be on U.S. soil by sun) but, sweet Cheesus in the morning! this stuff ain't cheap! just... tell me it's so good i wont even want to drive it. just keep it in the garage and rub it with a diaper.

 

I would also consider Epic a must-have from Prima. It goes a long way.

 

It really does go along way. The initial cost is high but the results are worth it and the products last probably 4 times longer that Mequiar's or other autoshop products because they are much more concentrated. That diaper better be microfiber if it's going to touch your car

 

I second that reply. Might as well get the Paradise Super Bundle at detailersparadise.com and get the grit guard and bucket from usplastics.com. Amigo, Cut, Swirl, and Finish can be gotten as a separate bundle. I was absolutely psyched when I got my box of car cleaning products ... because it is all you will need .. to start your OCD.

 

I just ordered mine and I cant wait to get it. I also checked out Jorgen's website but its much more expensive.

 

Maddie has had two baths this week and she is shimmering. Love looking at the garage lights bouncing off of her. PRIMA Products