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  1. 20th April 2012, 01:30 PM #1
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    I am very sad so please don't scold me for being so stupid.

    Was cleaning over my windows with a screen wipe and wiped over the pillars at the same time. Yes I know it was very stupid, the light I was in I had no realisation of the damage I was doing, that must be seriously soft plastic. I've totally spoiled my C pillars in particular, with swirled scratches all over them.

    Can I do anything about it?


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  2. 20th April 2012, 01:32 PM #2
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    Machine polishing them is the only way I have been told. Never done it myself but I'm sure Ian King can advise ...
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  3. 20th April 2012, 01:36 PM #3
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    bollocks, that sounds ££££££
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  4. 20th April 2012, 01:44 PM #4
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    I have used Autoglym SRP on the A pillars before, it helps a bit to mask a swirl / scratch but will not be as good as machine polish...

    The gloss black plastic trim is oh so soft

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  5. 20th April 2012, 01:50 PM #5
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    It really is isn't it.

    I have until her debut at the Scottish Car show in July to get her looking oh so lovely. I can't let her go looking like this


    I'm sure the C pillars were glass on the R50, that was why I fired in.
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  6. 20th April 2012, 02:18 PM #6
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    Ugh oh, spaghetti-o's! I've used Poorboys Blackhole on my Gloss Black interior and Pillars and it tends to tidy them up. Obviously its not a full fix but its a nice little tidy up! Get onto Craig or Mr King to fix it for you :)
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  7. 20th April 2012, 07:04 PM #7
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    I’d not beat myself up about it, 99% of Mini’s have swirls on them. One of the few Mini’s that had spotless A pillars (sorry don’t think I checked his rear ones) I’ve ever seen was Ian’s at Knockhill a while back.

    Basically when you see spotless pillars its like saying “ I machine polish”


    After four years my pillars are not too bad, looking in a dealers at split new cars in the showroom even has swirls, so I just accepted it as life with a Mini.
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  8. 20th April 2012, 08:07 PM #8
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    honestly you'll be appalled when you see what a mess I made *hangs head in shame*
    poor Pip. Worth a try with something... anything except a bl**dy screen wipe
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  9. 20th April 2012, 11:52 PM #9
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    I've grown to like swirls, ..... they make me happy


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  10. 21st April 2012, 05:02 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crombers View Post
    I've grown to like swirls, ..... they make me happy
    I'm with him, plus, i think swirls add real character every one of my pre Countryman cars had swirls everywhere and i still got great trade in prices
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