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#46 jrajpra

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Posted 05 April 2012 - 10:53 PM

excellent thread :highfive: , just got my first mini and couldn't have asked for a better introduction into looking after it.. will be trying a few of these tips out soon

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Posted 06 April 2012 - 03:52 PM

Excellent. Glad everyone is enjoying it so far : :D

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Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:15 PM

A great guide bud ! :thumbsup:

Ahah, I'll show my amateur attempt :lol: :P

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Edited by Midas Mk1, 13 April 2012 - 09:56 AM.


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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:12 AM

Photo not working Midas?

#50 GTIAlex06

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 04:10 PM

oi where the alloy cleaning/protection guide you promised for last friday ;)

Getting my new wheels on monday so would be really helpful

Even if you point my in the right directions of some neautral cleaners and wax sealant?

#51 fikasteve

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 04:20 PM

oi where the alloy cleaning/protection guide you promised for last friday ;)

Getting my new wheels on monday so would be really helpful

Even if you point my in the right directions of some neautral cleaners and wax sealant?


He's already done it last weekend!

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 04:57 PM

oi where the alloy cleaning/protection guide you promised for last friday ;)

Getting my new wheels on monday so would be really helpful

Even if you point my in the right directions of some neautral cleaners and wax sealant?


Yup. Seems like everyone missed it somehow? lol


Great looking car by the way Midas! Really decent shine :shades:

Edited by JP Detailing, 13 April 2012 - 04:58 PM.


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Posted 13 April 2012 - 05:32 PM

Midas: Wow.

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Posted 19 April 2012 - 07:09 PM

Brilliant thread, looking forward to the rest!

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Posted 19 June 2012 - 10:41 PM

Excellent guide!

I'm looking into cleaning mine properly rather than just hoping for rain... What is the best clay to use? And are there any strange techniques for using it that isn't written on the box?! :lol:
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