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    Resident old yin.
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    What is the latest/greatest product for keeping the black plastic bits black on the MINI?

    I want something that provides decent protection and lasts for a while.

    I have Klasse All-in-One which is a polish/sealant that you can put on plastic without staining I might rely on this initially and see how it goes.

    This is one bit of MINI ownership I am defo not looking forward to :disapprove:

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    MINI Obsessed Craig's Avatar
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    Myself and MarkyC both used Turtle Wax "Speed Wax". wash the car as normal and then once it's dry apply this direct to the plastic.. OK if you overspray onto the body as it's only wax. Just rub it in and it, wait a few minutes then a quick buff... protects your plastic very well...:approve::approve::approve:

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    Pantomime Villain & Car Plan Ambassador Crombers's Avatar
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    I,ve found 'Menzies' paint to be very very good :approve:


    R50 Cooper ..... Mini Plant Oxford

    19 years of MINIfascination

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    markyc
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    quote:Originally posted by crombers

    I,ve found 'Menzies' paint to be very very good :approve:
    LOL :approve:
    <mind copyright issues>

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    Pantomime Villain & Car Plan Ambassador Crombers's Avatar
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    quote:Originally posted by markyc

    quote:Originally posted by crombers

    I,ve found 'Menzies' paint to be very very good :approve:
    LOL :approve:
    <mind copyright issues>
    Goes without saying sir :approve:


    R50 Cooper ..... Mini Plant Oxford

    19 years of MINIfascination

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    T6 KFR
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    I use Meguairs Gold detail trim (sorry for spelling, thing its that).

    Works ok, but like anything with that material, it always fades in time :disapprove:

  7. #7
    X30YES
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    <dont have black bits > get them painted

  8. #8
    duncan
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    Peanut Butter

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    TRY PAINT................


    Hee hee Couldn't resisit.

  10. #10
    Wul
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    Ken - i'm using the in alternate sessions the MINI stuff and Megs GC Trim Detailer - not got through them yet to try anything new. Or paint - but the A720 in winter could ruin all that nice soft paintwork!

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