sure, I run my MINI through the laserwash (no touch) twice a month in the winter and whenever I don't have time to hand wash. If you do hand wash the Mini, use the two bucket method . I don't bother with the grit guards or 5 gal buckets, though. I favor Meguiars stuff as you can buy it anywhere. But I have used other products - Klasse, OPT Poli-Seal, etc.