I am expecting my new arrival in a few weeks. I was wondering what was the best course of action regarding the detailing.
I have been using Zaino products for that past 4-5 years, although I just tried the new ZFX method and am a total convert!
I was wondering if I should tell the dealer to just do a basic clean up on my new MINI and not do too much since I'd rather do it myself. My last car came by rail, so claybarring was a must-do to remove all the rail dust. What should I expect with the MINI?
Do I need to wait a while before doing my first Zaino application?
Has anyone here used the clear bra in conjunction with Zaino? I'm wondering if I should put on a few coats of Zaino prior to the application of the clear bra or is this a useless step?
Thanks for any tips,
Annette

 

I would do just as you plan...tell the dealer to prep it for your pick up and nothing more.

I would clay it as you suggest but you can apply the Zaino immediately.

Do not apply the Zaino under the area to be clear-bra'd. The slickness will inhibit the adhesion of the film. After the clear bra is installed you can Zaino over it, however.

I do suggest the clear bra. I have one on my Zaino'd PW and love it.

 

brad is right whatever he says is good stuff

 

Hey Brad...

Have you always had the stock MCS bumper w/ the Aero grills and side skirts? I was going to do the same thing to my PW/PW when it arrives!

 

Yea, I did that within the first few months of getting the car. Pretty easy install and changes the "look" a lot.

 

Hey Brad B, I don't mean to hijack the thread but I would love to see some more pictures of your car but there is nothing in your gallery to see. I see you have a set of what looks to be filk wasps and I'm thinking of the same combo,or maybe the AR1's, although I really would like a deeper rim. Just two days ago I Zaino'd my "Boo" and boy did it come out nice.

 

Click on "my other rides" in my signature below for many other pics of my cars. And yes, those are Flik Wasps.

 

Thanks Brad, I was able to get a good idea of how those wheels would look on my car. I have H-sport springs so the drop will be close.

 

Congrats on your new PW/B. I LOVE that color.

I agree with Brad. Don't let the dealer do anything else on the car.
Then do it all yourself.

 

Thanks bunches for all the replies, I'm really starting to get anxious now.....

Annette

 

As you should!!!