Yep. The next sorority car wash you see, you won't say, "Hey those girls are hot!" You will say, "EEK! First of all, she's using a regular sponge to wash, and second, she just dropped it on the ground, and now she's washing the paint with it! "

 

VERRRRRRRRRRY Nice - I checked out your pics!

On an other topic - have I ever mentioned your Jayhawk? Did I tell you I lived in Topeka for two years?

 

I took OG's advice and got a Little Bissell. I figured, "Meh? I could use it for spit ups by the baby and puke ups by the puppies, too, so why not?"

 

^^ suddenly that cute looking machine sounded like it was violated.






dang it bb's playing bach... time to go to work

 

I'm sorry to hear that

 

Well somewhere in this "non-OC" thread we mentioned Wizard's Black Renew. Well I just tried it yesterday & it is good stuff. I thought my black bits were looking pretty good but adding the Wizard's made me realize how much better they could look. My Mini looks brand new as long as you don't get really close & see all the rock paint chips. I am still anxious to try this new trim stuff octane guy is cooking up but the Wizard's is very impressive

 

bamatt - Just don't get any in your mouth > no bueno!
Did you just do the trim or did you put some on the tires as well?
I love it on the tires, very black but no Michelle Pfeiffer Cat Woman suit shine to it at all.

 

i got some wizard's a while back but haven't tried.

how/what do you apply it with? i see it is not a spray like Nero, but more of a paste.

 

No, not a paste but a thick liquid. I use one of the curved foam tire gel applicators from Pep Boys. Two in a pack for $1, have the yellow tops on them. These work great for tires and trim.

 

cool... sounds good. i've got to try it one of these days. i just used Nero the other day and it looks good, but after the rain, i saw that it runs a little bit, which means i probably either put too much on or should have gone back with a second pass to wipe off the excess.

 

When I use the Wizard I usually put a coat on all the way around, tires & trim. Then I do it again. When I've finished I then go back and wipe off any excess. Guess you could say I'm letting it soak in a bit, but for the life of me I can't see how vinyl trim and rubber tires can soak in anything.
Seems to work good though!

 

I usually spray on a sponge or someting like it, wipe on, let sit for 10 mins (good time to clean the windows and wrap up the vacuum cord) then wipe the excess off.

 

Wow. I just spent an hour and half reading this whole thread, and my head is spinning...
Here's my story: My MINI (06 MCS HB/W) is waiting for me in Portsmouth, VA. I should be able to pick it up by the 5th of March (unless the place is open on Saturday, then I'll get it on the 3rd). Anyway, as one who is not (yet) OC about washing/waxing/etc. (I had to go to detailers paradise to look up what clay was and how you use it), I am looking for a one-size-fits-all kit that has the basics for a good clean and nice shine that can be maintained fairly easily (like a once a week wash?) I'm talking towels, "stuff", applicators, etc. Heather? Any help there? I am checking out your website, it's great, but a do-all kit would be awesome.

One question though: I am going to get a roof graphic and stripes from AC; will it matter if the car has already been thoroughly washed/clay/wax before I have them installed? What about after installation? Can you (should you) clay/wax vinyl graphics?

Sin-Mini, love your pics.
Mini-Maybee, I think my tires would look great with that $20 hooker shine to
them!
To all the rest, thanks for making my head spin. Anybody in VA want to detail my car for me?
THANKS A MILLION!!!
dave

 

Oh Heather, do you see an opportunity here. I'm positive someone else PM'd you the same thought.

 

Both Ords & Dave_in_Va need to check out Jason's Prima package at Coopersport. For less than $150 it's got most if not everything you need to get started including:
1 x Prima Nero
1 x Prima Mystique
1 x Prima Amigo
1 x Prima Epic
1 x Prima Slick
1 x Prima Clarity

1 x Thumbless Sheepskin Wash Mitt
1 x Regular Paradise Microfiber Pad
1 x All-Purpose Microfiber Towel
1 x Paradise Waffle Weave Microfiber Towel
1 x Paradise Platinum Microfiber Towel
1 x Paradise Microfiber Glass Cleaning Cloth
2 x Paradise Monster Fluffy Microfiber Towel
3 x Paradise Skinny Microfiber Pad

You can add clay to the package but too bad it doesn't have any Hydro. Heather you should talk to Jason about adding it.

 

Well thank you for the headups.

 

The Wizard's looks just like hand lotion (& smells like oranges). It's like lotion for your Mini!! I just used a non-MF cheapo lintless cloth to apply it. I prefered using the cloth becuse I had more control where I was applying it & could try to miss the paint while getting the edges really good. I used it pretty sparingly & rubbed it in well (just like I would when applying lotion to my body) & I didn't go back & wipe any off. My trim looks 2 shades darker & all hints of pasty wax mars that had reappeared are gone

I would love to apply it to my tires but it's a bit pricey for me to apply it that freely.

 

OG was in Sin City past couple of days and "sauced" my trim . (Should I feel violated?)

Looks great, and smells fruity!!! Since the car spends all day during the week in the Vegas sun we figured this would put almost 4 weeks of serious stress on the coat. We'll see what it looks like at AMVIV!

 

Come with me to the darkside. You see what we did to SinMini

I about fell out of my chair!!

 

I'm sure he did, wink, wink, nudge, nudge, know what I mean, Im sure he did mate.

 

(Sorry OG...couldn't pass that one up)

 

It's been a long time since I've had my trim properly sauced

 

ah, can't wait for AMVIV... hoping to meet lots of cool people, learn a thing or two and get "sauced"

 

Wow. This thread only took 8 pages to go completely south...




:LOL:LOL:

 

South, wink, wink, I get it ... know what I mean?
Anyway ...
What does OG's new trim juice taste like Sin?