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Not meaning to sound rude but a MINI JCW isn't a BMW X6, totally different cars ...

I saw a BMW X6 ///M tonight...what a beast! I wonder what one of those babies cost....way outta my league no doubt! LOL!

 

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Only reason to compare is because they have the same software and components being both owned by BMW. They could fit the 8 sp auto as per the Clubman. The XL functions could mirror BMW on-line, etc and same for the electronic handbrake.

Iron remover was Auto Finese Iron Out.

Rinse car
Wash car
Iron Out
Wash
Rinse
Clay
Wash
Rinse
Wipe down with isopropyl Alcohol
Polish - used DODO Juice
Wax - Autoglym HD
Spray convertible roof
Coat black trim with GTECH C4
Wheels waxed and tyres with Megiuers
Windows polished with Autoglym

Will put photos up sometime today - after I take them.

My X6 is the M50D - 381 BHP

Off topic I know but want to comment on the above wash method. I wouldn't use alcohol full strength on my car....I use 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol mixed with distilled water....great to use when prepping for polish after washing!
To each their own though...

 

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No machine polishing although I would, if I could. I don't have a machine and although I could buy one I'm not that sure that I'm confident enough to use it. I did do a one day detailing course in 2010 and did the machine polishing, but you have to really know what you are doing. Thankfully because the dealer did no prep there were hardly any marks and the hand polish sort of corrected enough for a good finish, just not excellent.

I did my detail myself (not the dealer) & I opted for hand polishing, etc. (similar to you). Great way to get to know a new car! I have orbital buffers, but there's nothing like hand polishing and waxing imo!...especially on a brand new car where a lot of polishing isn't necessary anyway. No swirls on my midnight black metallic "little guy"!