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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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Pre Black Wow?

Is Pre Black Wow for sale yet?

I love BW but I want to also add PW to my detail process for clean the moldings before BW.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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Spring is right around the corner. Need some PW soon.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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Waiting patiently.

 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Waiting patiently.

Me too. I need to clean off our wonderful PA winter (Salt) a few times before MOTD.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Chili_Mini_PA
Me too. I need to clean off our wonderful PA winter (Salt) a few times before MOTD.
Yeah, I know. I washed and waxed all three MINIs yesterday but the plastic trim still has white spots. I keep covering them up, and they keep coming back. I NEEEEEEEEEED the Pre-Wow.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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what we need is white trim instead of black.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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Or painted trim.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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I got my MINI painted again while I was in Asia. I'd say 90% is repainted now..only thing not done were the doors and the area immediately in front of the doors and behind the arches. I had all the trim off--didn't realize the molding around the windows, just pops off. Really makes cleaning them a lot easier than when on the MINI. I'm having my MINI coated with this "super wax" Nano skin product that I'm involved in, in the next week I hope. I'm guessing that this new product along with BW will pretty much keep your trim black for as long as if it were painted without the headaches.

Anyhow, sorry for the delay on PW. Going through a personal crisis now, and the shop is moving this week...(ugh another setback, just found out the place we were to move into, the existing tenant needs to stay for another month...now we have to look for yet another place), and a ton of other excuses I can make about why I'm kinda away from things right now...I want to get PW to you guys ASAP but had some unexpected delays.

The Alliance magazine should be testing PW by now, so a review should appear in an upcoming issue.

Richard
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Sorry to hear you're having challenges, Richard.
Best wishes.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Thanks, it's all for the best I guess. It was bound to happen sooner or later. Just trying to stay optimistic.

Anyhow, anyone thinking of buying some detailing supplies..don't forget I'm still here!! lol.

I got tons of Lambswool wash mitts in stock and ready to ship too.

Richard
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Sorry to hear you're having challenges, Richard.
Best wishes.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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I usually try to come up with excuses not to spend money. I've never needed an excuse not to make money. We're just trying to make you some money Richard.
Really though when it's available I still have dibs on one of the bottles from the first batch.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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I know. You guys are the best! And it's very much appreciated.

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I usually try to come up with excuses not to spend money. I've never needed an excuse not to make money. We're just trying to make you some money Richard.
Really though when it's available I still have dibs on one of the bottles from the first batch.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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I wonder... How many MINIs would it take to move Richard's shop?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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You my friend need some ARMOR ALL..seriously the stuff is great i use it on everything black.....
Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Yeah, I know. I washed and waxed all three MINIs yesterday but the plastic trim still has white spots. I keep covering them up, and they keep coming back. I NEEEEEEEEEED the Pre-Wow.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Richard, an order for some PW is waiting to be made from me when your ready. I'm looking for some pads too, one stop shopping

Mark
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MInI___Gz
You my friend need some ARMOR ALL..seriously the stuff is great i use it on everything black.....



I wouldn't give any Armor All product the privelege of getting within 100 feet of any of my MINIs.


Seriously.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Tried, Armor All... Then I switched to Prima Nero. The Nero is better... by a mile.

Anyway this is one of the things that has been driving me bonkers about my MINI, the sooner I can get all the polish stains off the better.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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I detailed my MINI to perfection and after the first rain at MITM last year, all of my polish stains shown like neon lights after the first rain. I think I may have used Armor All. Not this time!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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It has been working great for me for a long time

Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB


I wouldn't give any Armor All product the privelege of getting within 100 feet of any of my MINIs.


Seriously.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MInI___Gz
It has been working great for me for a long time
Now is the time to move on to modern detailing products

Mark
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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What kind would you recommend?
Originally Posted by lotsie
Now is the time to move on to modern detailing products

Mark
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MInI___Gz
What kind would you recommend?
Pre-WOW. Okay, seriously, the best products for your plastic and vinyl...

On the Dash and interior vinyl:



On your tires, and also a good choice for interior vinyl:



And on the exterior plastic trim, until the Pre-Wow is available to remove the polish and wax that turns it white, cover it up with:

 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Dude... try the Prima line... you will be blown away! I used Armor All, Meguiar's, etc. on my old 1992 Mazda Protege (loved that car, still more than my MINI!).... but those were old products for an old car. Prima's products from glass to wax are simply outstanding for the price.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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I am looking to pick up some Prima stuff very soon. I am the type that doesn't like to use too many products for the interior. Will the NERO work on all my plastic/dash/door/leatherette seats?

I use Stoner's Trim Shine for the black exterior plastic bits and swear by it .. but do want to try something new for the interior.
 
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