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BORDER ROVER wrote:
Have waxed the car a few times now to hide the bramble rash and it takes forever as its such a big motor. Only problem i have now is the white wax marks on some of my plastic trim . I have tried all sorts to get it off and can't get it of. Has anybody got any suggestions.
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7th Mar 2009 1:52 pm
andychelt
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I just don't know how they manage to get so dirty.....
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and that ain't mud.....
7th Mar 2009 2:11 pm
Willy Eckerslike
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Seriously... a water mark on the Bonnet
You should be ashamed of yourself
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7th Mar 2009 2:15 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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In the manner of Croc Dundee:
That's not dirty.......this is dirty:
7th Mar 2009 2:35 pm
yaugher
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Well this thread has me puzzled.....
What is "Cleaning a D3"??
mine has a wonderfull permashade of mud n grime....
I never have been a great believer in washing and polishing cars...lol specialy my D3....it is a true WorkHorse....a wonderfull car its true but a workhorse nevertheless..(altho when The Large Ones fellas seviced it down in Yeovill they did hand it back to me all washed and shiney!LOL (she must have thought it was her birthday!!)
7th Mar 2009 5:44 pm
yaugher
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But to be honest!!
when I got it it was treated with a wax type glaze process and all she needs is a steam clean and the shine looks good as new!!
7th Mar 2009 5:47 pm
jkp
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DSL, I hope I'm not getting it like that next week
Yaughter, cleaning ain't for everyone mate. It doesn't quite fit in with the macho image of a rough tuff 4x4.... good on you mate for getting the dealer applied, once in a lifetime protection Steam cleaning is also the way to go. Hopefully you use a stong TFR prior to cleaning to give that extra shine
7th Mar 2009 5:53 pm
yaugher
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JKP..lol we agree on that!!!
the wax glaze treatment was negociated with dealer at purchase and they did it all prior to delevery to me....I am not sure of the truse actual cost of the treatment but it was welll worth it.....she alwats comes up shiney after a steam clean....
Now IF I could only get SWTSMBO to clean the inside once in a while..... it would stay looking new!!!!
Do you think I should show her this and see if she will give "our" D3 a Spring Clean , polish hoover etc on sunday morning???????
7th Mar 2009 5:59 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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jkp, it will have it's pre-detail clean next weekend! Bit like when a student living in Pollock Halls used to clean the room
before the cleaner was allowed in!
It hasn't been that muddy for a while, hopefully come back from 2 weeks at the stealer nice and clean.
7th Mar 2009 6:09 pm
jkp
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The reason it comes up good from a steam clean as it's taking everything off to the top coat. Your protection, which I'm glad to hear you got for free will be long gone. Do you get beading when it's left in the rain and does the water sheet off when on the move? Or does the water just lay on the car?
Supaguard, Lifeshine and similar stuff needs maintenance to keep them working and in place. Steam cleans and even using fairy liquid or using a drive thru foam and jetwash, will strip any protection that's on there. The amount of cars I've went to that have had supaguard (average £300) and I prove to the customer that it's not there after a few months. with no come back on the dealer, as "it's an invisible product" a bit like the kings new clothes
One of the biggest cons from dealers in the last five years. Better results can be had from a proper shampoo and a spray sealant like red mist or zaino for a fraction of the cost.
7th Mar 2009 6:14 pm
jkp
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Derek, no worries mate. Drop it off as mucky as you like.
7th Mar 2009 6:15 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Mrs DSL doesn't do dirty cars, well not as above level of dirty!
7th Mar 2009 6:22 pm
rcastley
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My D3's first bath!
Being a DiamondBrite fan a quick shampoo and then a wash down with conservor she came up great. Diamondbrite Vinyl care is not that great on getting polish out of trim need to research that.
She does take a lot longer than previous cars but she's worth it!
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flexi blade , one piece of grit caught behind it and you'll have a lovely scratched.swirly car
I only use it on the widows or when cleaning the shower
10th Apr 2009 9:47 pm
jkp
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Flexi's are okay, but have the capability of really scratching the surface if you dont clean it after every stroke (phnarr phnarr ) and if you dont remove all dirt on the wash part, as you will drag dirt over the surface.Not a real issue on a light coloured car, but very noticable on a darker car. Just buy a proper drying towel...
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. I have tried all sorts to get it off and can't get it of. Has anybody got any suggestions.
with no come back on the dealer, as "it's an invisible product" a bit like the kings new clothes 
