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HELP!! I think I got the 'detailing' bug!!!
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DSL
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Is that when someone doesn't cough up the promised readies??? Shocked Shocked   
Post #31050615th Jun 2008 1:22 pm
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jkp
 


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DSL wrote:
Is that when someone doesn't cough up the promised readies??? Shocked Shocked


No mate, I somehow never have that problem Rolling Eyes  
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DSL
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Post #31050915th Jun 2008 1:25 pm
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AVE
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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XXV LE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

I once knew a trainee surveyor who washed her company car with a brillo pad Shocked

She also bought a VAX to suck up puppy wee Shocked

Then there was the time she borrowed her bosses car, laddered her tights, so bought new ones and changed them in the car... leaving the old ones for his wife to find Shocked

Lovely girl.. very intelligent... but no common sense whatsoever! As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way



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Post #31051115th Jun 2008 1:28 pm
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England 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

Looks 8)


BTW liking the wheels Thumbs Up Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it  
Post #31052115th Jun 2008 2:17 pm
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crews control
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Waitomo GreyDiscovery 4

I know I'm going to get shot down in flames for this question... and I've probably been living in a cave for too long... but what is the problem with using washing up liquid to clean the car?

It's not me you understand - it's just a friend who wants to know - I wouldn't dream of using it personally !!!

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Post #31052415th Jun 2008 3:41 pm
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ferrett
 


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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Firenze RedDiscovery 4

What are the shiny bits? Any part numbers would be useful?

I can find the reflection trims for the mirrors and air intake but not door handles so not sure if this is a new part. 2012 D4 - SDV6 XS - Firenze Red  
Post #31052815th Jun 2008 3:58 pm
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discotheque
 


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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3
just WOW!

Shocked

fab polish and equally fab shiny bits.

What make are your alloys and sidebars?

I want side bars but not sure about fitting. I understand that the air suspension pipes get in the way on the back rhs (or is it lhs) fitting holes. Did you have any probs? Or did you get them fitted?

Cheers

Che  
Post #31171118th Jun 2008 11:32 pm
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Googsy
 


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ronp wrote:
Get you kit here.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/about-us/info_1.html
Excellent service.
btw, get a thumbless mitt.
That way you can swivel it around your hand getting more use than just a single side.

or .... were you taking the P*ss Wink



What do you get if you have two thumbs? Thumbs Up Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8



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Post #31172719th Jun 2008 12:47 am
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nealgs
 


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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

ditto crews controls request, I have a friend who is also curious about this - why not use washing up liquid??

Gary (& Friend) Whistle Gone: Java Black TDV6, Auto, HSE - yum, yum Smile
(Gone: 96' V8 ES Charleston Green, 96 V8 ES Black)
Toy: Southern Roadcraft Cobra, 383ci Chevy V8


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Post #31175719th Jun 2008 8:05 am
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NHR
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Doesn't it damage the paint being designed to remove food from plates.  
Post #31175919th Jun 2008 8:09 am
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nealgs
 


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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

didn't think there were any abrasive's in them - hence kind to your hand tag line for fairy for example



Gary Gone: Java Black TDV6, Auto, HSE - yum, yum Smile
(Gone: 96' V8 ES Charleston Green, 96 V8 ES Black)
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Post #31176319th Jun 2008 8:18 am
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Kevin
 


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As with any alkaline based cleaner, washing up liquid removes the oils from the paint and makes it go flat. If the damage is bad enought water will also pass through the paint causing further damage. Sad

Do not use washing up liquid to wash your car. Kevin



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Post #31176619th Jun 2008 8:23 am
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NHR
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Good point, but I had always understood that that it somehow dulled the shine on the paint. I don't know why or how, never having used it Laughing  
Post #31176719th Jun 2008 8:24 am
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nealgs
 


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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

this may help:


http://www.carcareadvice.co.uk/faq/exterio...my-car.htm

Gary Gone: Java Black TDV6, Auto, HSE - yum, yum Smile
(Gone: 96' V8 ES Charleston Green, 96 V8 ES Black)
Toy: Southern Roadcraft Cobra, 383ci Chevy V8


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Post #31176819th Jun 2008 8:25 am
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