MCS Detail

[Bryce]

Hi Guys,

Been a long time since I have posted or really been on the site as I have been very busy with work! My MINI has suffered with minimal care because of this.. so I decided to take a week to pamper my own car!


So on with the Detail..

Some before shots

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The CAI was removed to be cleaned with the K&N Filter cleaner. The intake pipe was covered to prevent water breaching the engine.

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We would usually start with the wheels but as they were going to be removed at a later stage we left it until then. So to start heavily soiled intricate areas were cleansed with a variety of brushes and APC

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Snow foam pre-wash with AutoFinesse Avalanche to remove and soften as much dirt as possible. Less soiled intricate areas were agitated with a soft brush.

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The car was then washed via the two bucket method.

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The plastic trims were scrubbed with stiffer brush and a stronger APC solution to remove dirt and previous dressings.

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Remaining bonded contaminants (road tar, tree sap, iron deposits) were light as the paintwork has always been protected. So CarPro Trix was used as a one step chemical decontamination. Some more stubborn tree sap was tackled locally with a clay bar.

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After a final rinse the car was pulled inside and dried with a combination of plush towels and warmed air. Certain trims were removed to give better access during the paint correction process.

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[Bryce]

The paint was the wiped down with panel wipe to remove any oils or filler and reveal the true paint condition.

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On inspection some general wash marring and some more severe chemical etching was identified.

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Paint depth readings were taken. MINI use a unique process to paint the cars using a technique similar to powder coating. so low readings were expected.

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Not many pictures during the paint correction process due to me being in the zone!

http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s389/bryce92/MCS/DSC07379_zpsfd753075.jpg (http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/bryce92/media/MCS/DSC07379_zpsfd753075.jpg.html)

Some deeper scratches in the rear bumper were given more attention. Not fully removed but vastly reduced.

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[Bryce]

Paint work protection came from CarPro C.quartz UK edition. Wheels and trim protection from CarPro DLUX, both capable of 24+ months durability.

http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s389/bryce92/MCS/DSC07391_zps031c9203.jpg (http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/bryce92/media/MCS/DSC07391_zps031c9203.jpg.html)

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Glass was protected with Nanolex Ultra Glass Sealant. Engine bay was dressed with Dressle. Sidelights were also swapped out for LED bulbs for a crisper white light.

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All trim was returned and a final wipe down with CarPro Reload, these were the results...

http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s389/bryce92/MCS/DSC07407_zpsd10aa990.jpg (http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/bryce92/media/MCS/DSC07407_zpsd10aa990.jpg.html)

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Some snaps from a car show we attended after.. excuse the bug splatter!

http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s389/bryce92/MCS/DSC07435_zps3bc79e7c.jpg (http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/bryce92/media/MCS/DSC07435_zps3bc79e7c.jpg.html)

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http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s389/bryce92/MCS/DSC07468_zps2ca0f3b7.jpg (http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/bryce92/media/MCS/DSC07468_zps2ca0f3b7.jpg.html)

Thanks for reading :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Nice one, how long did your process take

[Bryce]

40 hours over 4 days

[EcosseGP]

That show at Torwood garden centre ?
Clearly a Falkirk bairn :)
Car looks fantastic
Where do you work from ?



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[Bryce]

Yeah it was the GT Scotland breakfast, some pretty awesome cars on show!

I'm based just behind Skidz. Although I'm not entirely sure on the forum rules on discussing this


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[EcosseGP]

How often do they hold that breakfast ? Never heard of it before ...


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[Bryce]

Regularly (more so during show season) but the location changes all over Scotland. Follow them on Facebook to see where they are next!

[Eddie]

Bryce. U near big Neil's


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[Eddie]

And amazing work m8. True art


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[Bryce]

Maybe lol.. Who is big Neil?


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[Eddie]

Neilly


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[Eddie]

I know Martin and Ian dewer from bank side est aswell. Big neilly had a garage down near the wood yard but went on fire and now is behind skidz. Old friends of mine as I lived in Falkirk for 12 year


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[simonfr]

Looks great! Out of interest, what LED bulbs did you get, and do they give you any warnings on the dash?

Thanks, Simon

[Bryce]

I know the garage, it's a stone throw away but it takes about 10 minutes to get there as you have to leave the yard and re enter another.

The ones off NewMiniStuff.com they don't bring on the warning lights. If you need a pic let me know Simon


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[simonfr]

Thanks - have ordered a pair :)