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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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A bit of a problem...

I keep going out to take pictures of the MINI and get all these reflections, I just don't know what to do about it. I treid using the NXT spray wax on the hood but I'm afraid it made things worse.

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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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The reflections show the quality of your finish - no scratches or wirls. Enjoy!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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you can take some steel wool to remove those reflections.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
you can take some steel wool to remove those reflections.
Thanks for the help, I like the NXT, much easier to apply (even though it doesn't smell as nice) shines a little better than the paste, and I haven't found out how well it holds up. Only had enough good microfibers to do the hood, probably take care of the rest tomorrow.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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I have the same problem since Zaino-ing my MCSc over the weekend. LOL!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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What I really want to know is what is growing out of your hood scoop in that first picture?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sfodoug
What I really want to know is what is growing out of your hood scoop in that first picture?
That would be my problem its an evergreen!!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Dumb question: you have a polarizer filter?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 89AKurt
Dumb question: you have a polarizer filter?
Yeah but it only fits one of my lenses, the telephoto one, which is of course the most rarely used lens for shooting the MINI.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Yeah but it only fits one of my lenses, the telephoto one, which is of course the most rarely used lens for shooting the MINI.
Then, I guess you should rent a cherry picker!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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You can even see the reflections in my sig, and I thought Pearl was dirty then!!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Drew - Nice shine!

Here is one of the wife's car after I clayed it and put a few coats of Zaino last year (man has it been that long)

 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Looks great, hmmm wonder if I'm going to need to invest in Zaino...
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by motor on
Looks great, hmmm wonder if I'm going to need to invest in Zaino...
It's nice stuff - A true "System" in the most costly defintion of the word.

Here is one more shot:
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:56 AM
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same problem here!

I have that annoying reflection problem too!
This is the first car I've owned in 23 years that I actually dryed when I finished washing it instead of just driving it up the road. So this was my first attempt at washing a car properly. I used a mit istead of a sponge, Sonus shampoo, Klass SG, and Macguires (sp) NXT wheel polish to help with the brake dust. Now I need one of those dusting things to keep the driveway dust from collecting on the back of the car.
 
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