2003 Mini Cooper S - 1 step polish by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island

[Gurge]

Client found me through a web search asking about a detail for his 2003 Mini Cooper S. A light interior cleanup and a 1 step polish of the paint was agreed on.

He mentioned having an office in the same town as my shop so arranging for a dropoff sounded easy enough. By the end of the discussion I learned his office was basically within walking distance of the shop. Being this was a neighbor of mine I wanted to do my best with it

First a foam bath to get things started. Mix of Optimum Power Clean and Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-foam_800x600_zps7648e8bc.jpg

all exterior trim was cleaned with OPC and Race Glaze brushes, along with the emblems

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-washemblem1_800x600_zps59608318.jpg

Paint was treated with Wolfs Decon gel and after that it still felt very rough. I went at it with Clay Magic blue, and this is after half the hood.

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-dirtyclay2_743x600_zpsebc7bcab.jpg


Inspection under LED lights showed the true condition of the paint. I found that it responded well to an LC white pad with Meguiars M205. Keep in mind that full correction is not the goal here but a significant amount of correction was achieved

Hood before

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-hoodswirlsbeforeclose_800x600_zpsf4933dad.jpg

Hood after

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-hoodswirlscloseafter_800x600_zps061a9aed.jpg


Door before

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-doorswirlsbefore_800x600_zpscf50b0e7.jpg

Door after

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-doorswirlsafter_800x600_zps7d6a1a0a.jpg


The roof was painted black, and I found Menzerna SF4000 provided a better finish there


Roof before

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-swirlsbeforeblack_800x600_zps7c313c07.jpg

Roof after (RIDS remain and would require compounding to remove)

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-swirlsafterblack_800x600_zps06558acb.jpg


Paint was protected with Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant. Exterior trim dressed with Ultima Trim & Tire Guard. Tires dressed with Poorboys Bold & Bright

after: in the garage under fluro lighting

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-after1_800x600_zpsc43f2fff.jpg

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-after2_800x600_zps7a898da4.jpg

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-after3_800x600_zps54ae31f2.jpg


after under LED spotlights only

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-afterLEDlights3_800x600_zps9589d319.jpg


catching the last few minutes of daylight outside

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-afteroutside3_800x600_zps62a0a184.jpg

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/MiniCooperS-afteroutside2_800x600_zps766b2ef9.jpg


Client was thrilled and working on the mini was a blast!


Proudly serving long island from West Babylon

Mr. Sparkle Detailing.com (http://www.MrSparkleDetailing.com)

[dsg03gt]

Well done as usual.

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[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Fantastic work.

[Caleb@ImpeccableImage]

That is an awesome looking Cooper. Nice work!

[g26er]

I love the photo "after under LED spotlights only". The car really looks cool in that lighting and matching floor.

Good job on the car. :xyxthumbs:

[Johny B]

Great job as usual.

[EddieF]

Very nice! I'm originally from lindenhurst, keep it up Long Island.

[Pinpoint_Precision]

Great work!

[detailguy71]

Nice Job!

[Stevedotmil]

Great job. Those are cool cars no matter now old they are.