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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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Scrapes and replacements

My mini got all scraped up. Does anyone know a good buffer to get out scrapes. All the things circled in the pic are what needs to be fixed. It's hard to see in the picture. I need a new bottom black trim. I need a side yellow reflector. And a few nicks and a little bit of a dent on the edge. Is there anything I can do to fix it.


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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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If its just paint transfer then some clay bar and polish will be fine. If its got some gouges in the surface, then I'm figuring you would need to get it repainted. If its very deep, then touch up paint probably won't work without repairing the surface first.

Richard or Phil or one of the pros on here would be the best people to ask as they have likely seen a lot more cases like this then the rest of the amateurs like myself.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Ok thank you were can I get the side reflector and the bottom bottom black trim.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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Also what is the clay bar and polish is tere a certain kind
 
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Ours got a scratched up wheel arch once. I got a OE replacement from
http://www.minicarparts.net/
 
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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Thanks you also do you know who would have the bottom black trim. In the pic is circled red. It's just on the passenger side but that is all one piece. I would like to purchase it only that not a kit.

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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Clay bar and polish are just two elements of the detailing process.

Richard, AKA Octaneguy has these products and is very active on NAM helping with detailing questions/providing solutions.
http://www.showcarsupplies.com/

I've been using another brand of product from Griot's Garage (.com) for several years.

Both have everything you need to make your MINI concours sparkly.
 
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