Hi everyone, I know it’s no ford but the wife is getting a brand new mini soon and I’m terrified....... how the hell can I keep it looking new, I was thinking ceramic coating or just layers of wax, any suggestions ?

 

Lock it away in a garage and stop her from driving it.

 

Just a good wax and cleaning regime

 

Lol......

 

Has anyone any experience with ceramic coatings ?

 

You can do ceramic coatings yourself, only certain paints take it, I think.

I think bmw / mini push the product quite hard but if I was having it I would find an expert dealer. Really though, are you preserving it for the next owner? If you only keep it 5 yrs then just use it. Modern paint is pretty crap out of the factory.

I think the best money spent is the 3m type self healing protection films on the front and high chip areas.

 

Not really thinking of the next owner....I just want something to be proud of

 

I know a fantastic detailer in Preston,


www.prideandperformance.co.uk


He will sort you out with ceramic coating

 

It doesn't matter how much you wax , clean , polish it , I can guarantee as soon as your missus drives it within two weeks a kerb jumped out and hit her alloy and I don't no where that dents come from as I always park it next to the shittest car at Tescos .

Good luck

Paul

 

Ha....you’ve not met my wife......she’s got ocd when it comes to her car, she is the one parked in the furthest corner away in Morrisons car park.....

 

Would that be the one across 2 spaces as well?

I usually park my van next to those..