What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. ScottinBend

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    $3.97 a gallon Chevron 92 here........
     
  2. MCS02

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    Got this today

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    Now that I clayed the Helmet I am going to touch-up a few small places. Then time to try out my new buffer. After that I will do the coating.......I hope I don't screw this up!
     
  3. Dave.0

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    Today I applied 2nd coat of Gyeon Pure and a coat of Gyeon Skin from my Syncro Kit.

    Maybe I will put the belt line trim back on tomorrow.
     
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    Thanks Dave.O I'll try that on my wheels.
     
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    Belt line trim coated with Gyeon Trim today and reinstalled. Then I pulled the car out and turned it around so I can pack it up Saturday for the Dragon.
     
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    I was not planing to drive the Helmet till I got it coated. But tomorrow is Cars and Coffee. I have clayed the car so today I am going to get my new Griot's buffer out and polish the car. I will take it to cares and coffee. Then I will put it back under its cover. I will strip it and coat it next week.
     
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    Headed up to the stealership to pick up a rear emblem for Bitsy. Her StickyFingers.com badges are on the way out. Hoping to get it changed when I get to MOTD this afternoon/evening. See yall up there!
     
  8. MCS02

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    Have fun! Post pictures
     
  9. beken

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    #17109 beken, May 2, 2019
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    washed my car. Went inside. Came out shortly afterwards to find that I got dive bombed by birds. :(
     
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    Well not funny if its your car. Yesterday I washed my car with Dawn to strip it. Today I am going to coat it if I have time.
     
  11. MCS02

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    First coat is on. @Dave.0 I dont know how you do it. In 30 min I will do the second coat
     
  12. 00Mini

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    When washing cars where my parents lived in North Carolina there was a nest of bluebirds near by and they absolutely hated clean cars and would fly overhead like WWII bombers and drop several loads on the newly wash ride. After their bombardment they were happy and leave the area.
     
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    Ok second coat is done. I was finishing as it was getting dark out. My wife said even in the low light of the garage she can see a difference. I can’t wait to see how it looks tomorrow when I get home from work
     
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    Same thing happened to me Tuesday. Took them 10 minutes to discover my car. Happened in a darned parking lot. Not a tree or power line anywhere close. Bastids!!!
     
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    #17115 wmwny, May 3, 2019
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    I'm sure you know it's all because of your car's color. It NEVER happens to mine and I've had it since my S was new in 2006. I even park it outside and under trees during our usual hot and humid summers. So, I am certain it's because of your purty blue or red MINIs. Mine is "bird shit" Royal Grey.
     
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    Birds be birds...... :Dead:

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    Ford know how to take care of birds!
     
  18. beken

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    I'm not sure if I would have bought, or would buy, a MINI if Ford bought the brand.
    The cars might be less expensive though.
     
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    Ford = Found On Road Dead, Fix Or Repair Daily. :Dead:

    Don't mess with the birds folks. :eek:

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  20. MCS02

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    Well the Helmet is now coated so bird droppings will slide off!
     

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