Mini Cooper S (lots & lots of pics!)

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Tonya, May 1, 2008.

  1. Tonya

    Tonya Welcome to Detailing

    I was looking forward to doing this little guy. I wanted to do this one for my brochure. This is a friend’s car that was going on vacation, so I knew I would have the car for a week. He tries to keep it in good shape. If you see any polish in the creases, it was not me! I QD stuff out of all kinds of places! :shakehead: I talked to him about the decals on the roof, they were starting to lift. He had already decided he was going to get it repainted, so I did mess with the roof at all! This little guy is as so cute, it was the perfect size for me to work on. I didn’t even need my new platform. Don’t worry Ricky, I saved your directions…. legs down! Got it :thumb:…. I will remember :rollinglaugh:
    OK…..enough goofing off. Here is the products used:
    Exterior wash
    CG Wash & Wax
    Foam Gun :doh: now that it is put back together :rollinglaugh:
    PB Bug squash
    Pinnacle sponge
    DG 501 on a bunch of tiny spots everywhere!!! :hopmad: :ar15:
    Rims / Tires / Wheel Wells
    EZ brush
    P21S
    ARO
    SCG Road Trip Grime Destroyer Diluted 1:1 in garden sprayer
    DG 501 ~ Sparkie I know you laugh at me but I love it as a tar remover!!!
    CG VRP ~
    DG 265
    Chrome
    SCG Absolutely Perfect Aluminum Polish
    Dri-Wash-N-Guard Exterior
    Pinnacle Clay Lube
    Pinnacle Ultra Ploy Clay
    WG Total Swirl Remover
    SG Finishing Glaze
    LC orange & White
    WG Deep Gloss Sealant
    Black Again
    Jax Wax Dash vent Magic on the grill and bumper plastic area
    Windows
    DG 755 NU-Glass :hopmad: darn tree sap!!
    Stoner Invisible Glass
    Interior
    DP interior Cleaner
    DP Protectant
    Jax Wax Dash vent Magic
    681 Plastic Polish
    Floex
    LA’s Awesome
    My little Green Machine
    Stoner Invisible Glass
    LA’s Awesome and Meg’s Quick interior Detailer on plastic mats
    Engine
    LA’s Awesome and a damp MF
    DG 265
    Black Again

    It looked pretty good for being a four year old daily driver. :shrug:
     
  2. Al-53

    Al-53 Welcome to Detailing

    Very Very nice..great Job....nice write up also.....you did a spectacular job...and used a huge variety of products also....

    Great Job....A+++



    the picture I like is the head on one taken outside...and the bikini one you sent me..LOL....

    FANTASTIC


    Al
     
  3. GBS

    GBS Wax on..Wax off

    Very nice legs Tonya! The detail looks good too!
     
  4. JLs Detailing

    JLs Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    Nice job Tonya! Wolfgang does look good on red. Great write up too.
     
  5. richy

    richy Guest

    Tonya..great job there girl!! How long did it take ya? You got some great reflection out of that red..I especially like the shot reflecting the stone wall. Just a suggestion, I don't know what you used for the chrome (maybe DWG), but I would suggest you try your DG 501 on it...it absolutely rocks on chrome. (That's what I used on that '53 Chrysler). Your camera probably has a macro setting for shooting close up and maybe that's why you're getting some out of focus shots? Not being critical, just trying to help. You made me LOL btw, on the stool instructions comment!!:applause2: You should be very proud of that job; you did very well indeed.:mounty:
     
  6. LanceM

    LanceM DB Forum Supporter

    looks great! nice write up!
     
  7. Black Diamond

    Black Diamond Jedi Nuba

    Awesome job Tonya!
    Thanks for the write-up and pics!
    That whole series of pics needs to be in your brochure.


    Those 2 are my faves though. Although a little cropping is needed on the 2nd one.
     
  8. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    great work!
     
  9. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Well done Tonya :applause: very nice turn around and I enjoyed the write up :wicked:

    Thank you for sharing :peace:
     
  10. Tonya

    Tonya Welcome to Detailing

    Thank you!!! I do see that Ohio State Flag and try to capture it for you!! Darn Michigan fan :giggle: j/k :hug:
    Thank you so much :applause2: That means a lot coming from you. I always enjoy your write ups as well. Thanks bud! ohhh... it was Pirex that suggested the WG.. what can I say the boy knows what looks good on red :headbang:
    Thanks!
    OK Thanks!!!
     
  11. MadOzodi

    MadOzodi Nuba Guru

    Fabulous! I love the commentary...when I take pics I don't remember what the heck I was doing before taking them.

    As far as pics for the brochure...you absolutely need to put the legs shot in there as well as the one from the porch where you can see the big sunroof.

    :D
     
  12. Tonya

    Tonya Welcome to Detailing

    Thank you very much!
    Your welcome:thumb:
     
  13. cleandean

    cleandean Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Nice work !!! Your friend will be very happy !!!

    Interior really came up nice, and the paint looks wet !!!
     
  14. Asphalt Rocket

    Asphalt Rocket Nuba Guru

    Great job Tonya, awesome write up. I like the look of the Wolfgang sealant myself.
     
  15. er1k

    er1k Obsessive Detailer

    Geat job Tonya! Fantastic write up!

    I remember when I cleaned up a Mini about a month ago, the interior definitely has some spots that are hard to clean! But you didn't let that stop you! Once again great job.

    Erik
     
  16. klumzypinoy

    klumzypinoy Nuba Guru

    Wow I really like how the Mini turned out :D
     
  17. pirex

    pirex DB Certified Dealer

    Looks stunning Tonya! You did a good work as always! The red looks really good with wolfgang dgps!
     
  18. Chris@Optimum

    Chris@Optimum DB Certified Manufacturer

    Well, it's obviously more than a hobby! Very nice work! Tonya, if you like the EZ brush, you'd love the Laitner Power Brush.
     
  19. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    WOW! That' pretty impressive, Tonya! What was your LSP, just Wolfgang DGPS? Looks awesome!
     
  20. jake_b

    jake_b Obsessive Detailer

    a very interesting and entertaining detail there.. thank you for sharing.
     

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