Now I am getting worried. I am going to have my new MINI delivered with the plastic on so these bumble headed Miami folks can't bugger it up, but what is the process for removing and detailing the car after I get it home?

In the past I have imagined a vast scientific process of removing the plastic and polishing with space-age compounds, etc... I never realized I could do that myself! This is one car that is going to be worth it though!

Advice please!!

 

Don't get worried......
You've taken on a small task that will pay off big.
The plastic should peel off quite easy. You will need to do a good wash using a good quaility wash mit and car wash solution. Then just fallow the steps stated in other threads.
Have fun!
SW

 

So just a basic wash polish and wax job is all there is to it?

 

The plastic protection is added last minute at the factory in preparation for the cars journey. No special treatment is required upon removal.
Clean it and go!

 

Food for thought!
On delivery, my Indi Blue Cooper had several spots on the doors and side panels that looked much like plastic adhesive marks. These were buffed out and everything appeared fine. Several weeks later the spots reappeared. A more agressive buffing seems to have taken care of the problem. If the spots reappear again, I will have a more serious discussion with the dealer. They have already admitted that if the problem persists, they have a serious problem.

Bottom line; If you remove the plastic yourself, you may assume some degree of liability for adhesive residule problems

 

Why not just let the dealer Take off all the plasic, buffer the adhesive out of it, wax it, and oil the tires to they shine in the sunlight? Thats probally what i'll end up doing... That way, I can spend more time driving!

 

Tollag,
The reason I prefer to do the job myself is.....
A dealer is a dealer... not a car detailer. They are not the best around. I've had many problems with my own cars that dealers have detailed for me.....
Also... I've seen too(!) many brand new cars with swirls still on the lot. I'd rather not let them mess it up before I even get it.
Of course I'm a detail freak...
I know most will allow the dealer to take care of this.... but for those out there like me... who want it just right. This is the way to do it.
SW