hughesajc
Member Since: 21 Nov 2006
Location: Worcs
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Hi
We have side steaps on our Disco 3.They are the larger type with grooved plastic on the top and metal on the sides.The metal has become discoloured in varoius places especially by the front wheels and also near the rear wheels.
Does anybody have any suggestions about what best to clean the metal part part of the side steps with please ?
Many Thanks
Tony
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 26th Jan 2010 12:57 pm |
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Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
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Best thing to do, is take them off road, then they'll get  and you can throw them in the bin, saves all the cleaning hassle  D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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| 26th Jan 2010 1:00 pm |
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YeehawTwistyArms
Member Since: 07 Mar 2007
Location: UK
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Hi Tony,
I use Cif/Jif which does the job nicely
Cheers,
YTA
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| 26th Jan 2010 1:12 pm |
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Davro
Member Since: 30 Jun 2007
Location: London
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I have used an Alloy Wheel cleaner on mine and then used Poorboys Wheel Sealant. This may be a bit severe for some buy mine were quite bad and I had tried a number of things.
I suggest you try some of the milder wheel cleaners first, if you do a search you will see that some of the alloy cleaners are a bit severe !!!.
Dave
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| 26th Jan 2010 2:16 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
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Go to Halfords and buy..
1 x autosol metal polish
1 x packet of #00 wire wool
Once cleaned use a wax/sealant to make it easier the next time
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| 26th Jan 2010 2:50 pm |
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outofyorkshire
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
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wonder wheels wheel cleaner on mine...shifts everything!!
Dont leave it on there too long after it has got all the crap off tho!! Cheers Ian
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| 26th Jan 2010 3:05 pm |
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maltesenick
Member Since: 25 Jul 2008
Location: Tullibody - where the F's that??
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Well worth checking the security of the alloy trims while you are down there as they are very prone to the rivets/mild steel contact points corroding and the trim falling off in the road!!
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| 26th Jan 2010 6:29 pm |
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pitcaig
Member Since: 14 Mar 2008
Location: Falkirk
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maltesenick wrote:Well worth checking the security of the alloy trims while you are down there as they are very prone to the rivets/mild steel contact points corroding and the trim falling off in the road!!
I second that it just happended to me on Sunday  But the Disco is going in for some warrenty work on Thurs so they can replace it then.
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| 26th Jan 2010 6:42 pm |
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maltesenick
Member Since: 25 Jul 2008
Location: Tullibody - where the F's that??
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I'm assuming they were fitted at delivery so warranty should carry for the three years otherwise its just the one year for the steps. I was 18 days out of warranty and got knocked back initially until I wrote a begging letter to Customer Services who allege its not a problem for them. You should ask John McDonald (assuming you are going to Morrisons?) if its a common problem and see what he/LR says!! I'm aware of at least 14 guys who have had this problem following my own experience.
Sorry to seem as though I'm hijacking the thread - back to polishing and Solvol Autosol - my choice too!!
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| 26th Jan 2010 7:12 pm |
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hughesajc
Member Since: 21 Nov 2006
Location: Worcs
Posts: 42
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Thanks everone for all the advice above !
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| 2nd Feb 2010 3:12 pm |
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