Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

Interior/Exterior Any advice for removing wax before applying side panel graph

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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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I ordered ro side graphics from copperflags. My Mini was waxed about a month ago. What is the best way to remove the wax before I apply the graphics?

 
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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go buy a clay bar and use it around the whole car. directions and such should be on the box.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Dawn Dish Detergent. It will strip your car of wax. Make sure to reapply wax after, and make sure to not do this to often.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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I like Simple Green when I need a serious detergent based degreaser.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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A 3:1 water:alcohol is what we suggest. Apply the decal then re-wax
 
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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>>A 3:1 water:alcohol is what we suggest. Apply the decal then re-wax


Are you taking about denatured alcohol? I bought some at Lowes and used it full strength before putting on my bonnet stripes. As far as I can tell it worked ok.


R.E.

 
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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3M wax and grease remover available at body supply shops and parts stores.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 01:58 AM
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Well, how did it turn out? Give us a peek. I'm enjoying all of the new side graphics becoming available.

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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 02:39 AM
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If you have any bug and tar remover laying around that works well too.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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>>Well, how did it turn out? Give us a peek. I'm enjoying all of the new side graphics becoming available.
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Still waiting for the decals to show up! Can't wait.
 
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