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  1. 00Mini

    00Mini Well-Known Member

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    Looks to have been a great turnout.
     
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    Sounds like it was quite an interesting day.
     
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    Sorry I wanted to post a pic.

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    Beautiful !! This is why you make six trips around the car and put up with an aching back.
     
  5. MCS02

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    Agree, very nice. The white wheels really set off the paint scheme.


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    Thanks Ernesto but I'm thinking of upgrading my brakes. I have the JCW brakes from 2005 but I like the new set up better,
     
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    I've been thinking about cleaning my wheels. Does that count?
     
  9. 00Mini

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    Absolutely, that’s half the battle.
     
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    Once it is applied the car cant get wet for a week depending in the coating you use. I think now some have shorter times.
     
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    Everything I have been reading and seeing on video says the same thing. Seems like an impossible task without a garage. Just might have to keep it ol' skool. I did learn a few things to make the process a little easier though.
     
  12. Crashton

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    About that stripper? Got any pictures, I'd hate to use the wrong ones. :D
     
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    I would think they would. Good luck
     
  14. 00Mini

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    Not quite what I would have expected for a reply.
     
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    STEAM WASH.... Might turn your MINI into a Mini
     
  18. 00Mini

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    #19868 00Mini, Sep 2, 2022
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    At first I thought steam wash meant interior but then I found that detailers are using steam to clean exteriors as a effort and time saver.
     
  19. 00Mini

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    The Helmet is still a sharp looking car. What size are the wheels and tires ??
     
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    I have ever heard of it before. I guess I might need to get one (steam washer).