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Royle Member Since: 12 Nov 2010 Location: Perth Posts: 655 |
When I had mine, I always left a bit of dirt, as then I wouldn't get stick for owning one. And seeing as I live in a house at the end of dirt track, I usually wore wellys, so It all worked out. Until I sold it...
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12th Dec 2010 6:42pm |
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dan_uk_1984 Member Since: 12 Nov 2008 Location: Bude, Cornwall Posts: 4014 |
Clean & Shiny |
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12th Dec 2010 6:42pm |
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letsavit2 Member Since: 16 Oct 2010 Location: essex Posts: 854 |
Buy black if you like the dirty look. 2004 black Vogue TD6 |
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12th Dec 2010 6:51pm |
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V8 VOGUE Member Since: 26 Sep 2010 Location: bristol Posts: 31 |
Had black cars before hence why i bought a silver one this time |
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12th Dec 2010 6:55pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35328 |
wait for it to rain, that washes a fair bit off.. ... - .- -.
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12th Dec 2010 9:09pm |
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elpeede Member Since: 09 Mar 2010 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 713 |
IF there is frost then leave it dirty.. clean the lights and numberplate. Good was once the frost and icey conditions bog off. That was less likely to get frozen seals / door handles.
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12th Dec 2010 10:19pm |
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47p2 Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: Gone Beyond, Subaru Posts: 8048 |
I managed to wash mine yesterday during the thaw, then into the garage to dry it off.
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12th Dec 2010 10:22pm |
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M44K TS Member Since: 09 Feb 2010 Location: North East U.K. Posts: 1325 |
We've had a couple of mild days here, but I was working on Friday & yesterday, and it rained today so didn't get a chance to clean mine. Granted it will only be a quick jet wash to blast the under side and the wheel arches of all the salt and a quick going over the bodywork to make it look presentable. I know as soon as I drive anywhere, it'll be filthy again. 2006 Mercedes CLS
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12th Dec 2010 10:52pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35328 |
this weekend i used the 'pro-shine' stuff you get from the shopping channels and the amount of dirt that came of was phenomenal ..didnt want to risk using water just in case it froze in my door lock, which since the removal and lubrication has worked faultlessly... ... - .- -.
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13th Dec 2010 8:21am |
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bogie Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: Notts/Sth Yorks/Lincs border Posts: 208 |
the way I see it, it does more damage to the pain (swirls etc) continuously washing every week or two mid winter, so I just leave it
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13th Dec 2010 8:44am |
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars Member Since: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Chilterns, UK Posts: 11309 |
Clean & Shiny |
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13th Dec 2010 9:34am |
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iT LAD Member Since: 08 Jul 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 1350 |
Just pay someone else to do it through winter.... |
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13th Dec 2010 9:56am |
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars Member Since: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Chilterns, UK Posts: 11309 |
Must be sensible to keep the Salt/Sh*t off the car during damp winter (rusting) conditions... |
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13th Dec 2010 10:01am |
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Fox Member Since: 02 Apr 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 2313 |
And if's a hand car wash they'll rub some of the dirt right into your paint. Why? Because they don't give a monkeys about some posh tit with a Range Rover. |
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13th Dec 2010 11:00am |
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