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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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help with detail supplies......prima/griots???

i have a new pepper white jcw.i have used prima before and very happy but last mini was midnight black.need some advise so i can order some new supplies.i will be waxing by hand .this is what im thinking please let me know what u guys think.

1: wash car with mystique
2:clay car
3:wash again with mystique
4:amigo
5:epic
6:hydro spray in between waxes.


like i said i will be waxing by hand so not sure what pads to use??anyone help with any other idea's...or should i try another brand.just not worried so much about price but just want the best thing for my pepper white rocket.thanks in advance.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:56 AM
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Griots is my only choice. I use there systems on my MINI and my Maserati.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Either brand offers great products. You are not going to go wrong with either choice.

You might be able to skip the Amigo step on your Pepper White. Try just the wax on a section to see if you need something more. Microswirls just don't seem to show up on light colored cars. (IMHO)
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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I've been using Griot's for a few years and love it.

Wash/clay/#3 polish/paint sealant (since I don't want to do it quarterly)

Break down and buy their random orbital and save yourself a lot of time.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini2na
Either brand offers great products. You are not going to go wrong with either choice.

You might be able to skip the Amigo step on your Pepper White. Try just the wax on a section to see if you need something more. Microswirls just don't seem to show up on light colored cars. (IMHO)

I agree with this. If you haven't created any swirls in the paint, you can skip the Amigo step and go straight to waxing (after claying, of course). I, too, have a 2013 Pepper White Mini.

Griot's and Prima both offer premium products. I'd highly recommend Griot's Clay & Speedshine. It's the best clay that i've used, and it should be availble at your local auto parts store - one less thing to order online
 
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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One of my favorite brands to use is AMMO NYC. the owner, Larry Kosilla is the guy that details cars on the /Drive network on youtube and he seems to really know his stuff. his products are fairly expensive, but to me they're definitely worth it. I would definitely recommend getting his spray wax (AMMO spit) and use the coupon code "IREADTST" to get free shipping. his website is www.ammonyc.com
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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THANK U for al the responses .I found a great place online in canada selling prima !!! Just ordered the whole works lol .. cheers
 
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