How should I "treat" the new astro black S?

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  1. 1st April 2009, 10:55 PM #1
    KenL
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    I've asked the dealer to not polish/wax the car when they deliver it.

    Has anyone any advice on what I should do when I first get it?

    Should I wash it with a Fairly Liquid solution, then use a paint cleaner followed by polish/sealant then wax? I have P21S cleanser, Klasse AIO and Collinite wax.

    Is there any product that you really recommend for setting up a good finish with decent lasting protection?

    Thanks
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  2. 1st April 2009, 11:32 PM #2
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    Get a grit guard and wool mit………keep your mini as swirl free as you can…please don’t put washing up liquid on, I would imagine P21S cleanser would remove any wax on it…I have Meg's hyperwash that does the trick but also I foam the Mini twice and rinse befre i even get close to it.

    Just dont get any polish on the black trim example being around the roof etc bugger to get off…….still have to attack my cooper.
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    It's coming into summer, you'll not need to wash it


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  4. 19th April 2009, 09:46 AM #4
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    Colinite 915 is the muts Ken
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  5. 19th April 2009, 07:33 PM #5
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    Buy it a fruit and nut.
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  6. 19th April 2009, 07:55 PM #6
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