What do people find best for keeping their arches clean and shiney . I find i never really bother with them when cleaning the car apart from running a hose around inside of them. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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Gone Discovery 3 HSE
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2007 3.6 TDV8 Vogue - gone!
2003 V8 HSE (LPG) - gone!
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mine were scratched so i painted them with the same stuff i used on the exhaust.. ... - .- -.




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The inside of the wheel arches? The black plastic?

I think we are venturing into OCD territory! Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

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If it is the black plastic wheelarch liners, then Autoglym Rubber and Bumper Care works well. It's a green gel.

If you're feeling lazy, use any good liquid tyre shine spray.

If you're feeling very lazy, then don't bother, make yourself a cup of tea or filter coffee and admire the effort that you've (presumably) put into the paint / tyres / blackwork on the outside of your RR beforehand. Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

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Its just when I look at my car the arches let it down. Have loads of the bumper gel stuff so will just use that after a good degrease and scrub  Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE

Jet wash same as tyres  Geoff

A bigger problem is the grey ( should be black) trim under the windscreen  Geoff

yes i hate that feckin thing Easiest way is to open the bonnet and use a small paint brush with bumper gel or similar  Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE

I use some Poorboys stuff but it only lasts a week or so but it does finish off the monthly wash enabling me to chuck in the sponge with a clear conscience, stand back and admire  Geoff

No I get them Jet Washed then use a soft brush with Turtle Wax tyre black cream (Red Bottle) it goes a long way and last for ages as it reacts with the plastic/rubber

Very effective & Cheap as Chips:

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G Techniq C4 'Permanent Trim Restorer':

I bought this a long time ago after reading about in on 'Detailing World' Forum. I first used it last week on this piece of plastic and on the front number plate surround plastic on the RR. It is liquid and you dab it on (from bottle) to small circular cotton make up type pads and it did easily come up as new. Very consistent looking finish.

If you google it you will see online suppliers. It is very expensive for a small amount (£20 odd pounds for a small bottle but it will go a long way). One online description is as follows:
"3S nano composite coating restores trim to 'as new' condition without altering gloss level. Strong UV absorption filter and chemical bond ensures maximum durability with a single application typically maintaining a flawless finish for up to two years!

C4 uses a covalent or chemical bond to actually become an extension of the plastic molecule it's protecting. C4 actually swaps part of its molecular structure with the surface molecules of your car's trim to provide a protective coating of unparalleled durability.

Features & Benefits:

Provides thin clear film - does not add sticky gloss
Restores all but the most faded trim to 'as new'
One application can last up to 2 years!
Use on correctly prepared surfaces for maximum benefit
Sizes: 15ml / 30ml "

Can't comment on longevity yet but just another option...

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A top tip for any black plastic is a cloth with some oil on then just rub lightly all the black bits even the window frames and see

Got corrosion on my rear arches. Need to get it sorted on the next UK trip or bite the bullet and pay millions of Swiss Francs.