Originally Posted by lot15

I have a bottle of Eagle 20/20 glass cleaner,it works better,cleans the bugs off easy,and wipes clear quickly.Will this stuff hurt plastic,can I use it on the black A pillars,headlights?Will it hurt the leading edge of my white roof?

Now on to the bonnet,front bumper.Detail polish does work,but I have to do this every day,and it uses up alot of product.Is there a product that will clean but not hurt the finnish?

I don't mind spending the time,just looking for the best products,ways of doing this daily time I spend with my MINI

Originally Posted by lot15

Thanks Brad:smile:

I have 3 layers of Meguiars NXT on the car,4 on the bonnet.I use a quick detailer to clean off the bugs.I always spray products on the cloth then wipe it on,easier to get it where I want it.

Mostly I wanted to know about the class cleaner and plastics.
And the QD does work well for the bugs.

Again,Thanks

Originally Posted by kaelaria

I never understood people that put plastic over the living room furniture

Originally Posted by kaelaria

Me personally, I like that way the car looks.

Originally Posted by kaelaria

If someone made a car that looked like a bra, I wonder if they would cover it with a bumper-look-alike cover?

Originally Posted by kaelaria

I never understood people that put plastic over the living room furniture Me personally, I like that way the car looks. If someone made a car that looked like a bra, I wonder if they would cover it with a bumper-look-alike cover? hehehe

Originally Posted by nolimit

Still on the bug issue, How would you recomend getting all the bugs out of the radiator. I swear after my trip I have a few hundred embeded there.

Thanks
Shawn

Originally Posted by DVLMINI

Here are some good cleaning tips from my library of how to clean stuff.
I can't remember where I got this but most of it works really well.

NOTE: DON'T EVER PUT NAIL POLISH REMOVER ON YOUR CAR. Nail polish remover is acetone. Acetone is a really good paint remover.


- To remove bugs from your car's surface, use baking soda on a damp sponge and apply to the bugs on the car's surface. Let sit for a minute and then remove by washing the car.



Removing Stains & Other Icky/Sticky Stuff
We've all experienced the horror when something "icky" gets spilled inside our cars. Here are a few tips to bail you out the next time it happens to you:

- To remove egg from the interior of your car, pour seltzer water (not tonic or club soda) over it and wait until it stops sizzling, then wipe clean.


- To remove adhesive from stickers or tar, spray WD-40 onto the adhesive. Allow it to soak for a minute, then wipe clean. Reapply if necessary.


- To remove gum from fabric or vinyl upholstery (not leather), place an ice cube in a plastic bag. Apply the ice to the gum, allowing it to freeze until quite hard. Gently scrape away the gum with a dull knife.


Another tip for removing gum from fabric upholstery is to use "Goo Gone" (from your local hardware store). Apply it a bit at a time and it dissolves the gum very quickly. Then spot clean the area. But be careful: Car seats are usually a plastic fiber, not true cloth, which Goo Gone might dissolve. Test in an inconspicuous area first.


- To remove gum from leather upholstery, use canola oil or any type of vegetable oil. This method does not ruin leather's finish or softness.


- To remove gum from your car's carpet, use Murphy's Oil Soap - the light oil base reduces the stickiness of the gum and allows you to wash away the problem. Make a sudsy bowl with two cups of warm water and a tablespoon of soap. Wash the area with a cloth dipped in the mixture. Then rinse with clear water.


Another tip for removing gum from your car's carpet is to rub peanut butter on the area and then clean the spot with soap and water.


- To remove melted chocolate from fabric upholstery, allow melted chocolate to dry and harden. Scrape off completely dry chocolate with a blunt knife. Then use carpet shampoo and a soft bristled brush to gently work shampoo foam into the stain. Use a damp sponge to wipe away the foam. For stubborn stains, try using a liquid stain remover.


- To remove grease and oil from your car's fabric upholstery, blot or scrape away excess oil or grease. Apply an absorbent cloth or rag to the stain and leave it for a few hours. Apply a laundry pre-treatment product (stain remover) to the stain. Sponge with warm water. Note: If the stain is an old one, lather a small amount of petroleum jelly onto the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes instead of several hours. NOTE: Leather interiors should be cleaned professionally.


- To remove grease and oil from your car's carpet, remove excess oil or grease by blotting or scraping. Place a sheet of butcher paper on the stain, glossy side up. Gently press the tip of a warm iron over the affected area. Lift the paper from the carpet after it absorbed the grease. Apply carpet shampoo with a moist sponge if any residual stains remain. Wipe away the carpet shampoo foam with a clean, dry towel.


Another tip for removing grease, oil or tar from your car's carpet is to pour cornstarch onto the spot. Rub in lightly and let sit for two to three hours; then vacuum.


Other recommendations for removing oil and grease from carpet include using a product called Capture (from Sears) or using WD-40. Don't forget to use a regular carpet cleaning product after using WD-40!


- To remove all kinds of stains, try Tuff Stuff (from Simonize). Just spray it on the stain, brush it and rub with a clean terry cloth. The stain will disappear and it smells great, too!


- To remove stains from your carpet, use a cup of warm water with 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap and a clean cloth. Dip cloth into water and soap mixture and lightly sponge stain. Even tough grease will disappear. If it's a stubborn stain, repeat the process.


- To deep clean your carpet, vacuum first. Then get a wire brush and gently drag it over the carpet to make it stand up. Vacuum again to get the dirt out. Then wet the carpet with a damp rag and allow to dry thoroughly.


- When you shampoo your car's carpet, try using a cleaner called Citrus Cleaner (from your local hardware store). When you mix it, use 50% water and 50% cleaner; for tough stains, you can use 75% cleaner and 25% water.