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V8 VOGUE



Member Since: 26 Sep 2010
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2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zermatt Silver
Winter dirt

Just been on a long journey to see some family
Cant belive how much dirt the range has collected off the salty dirty roads, Cant even read the rear number plate Twisted Evil

The whole car is covered!! I normally keep it clean all the time, But does look good dirty.

Just Might leave it filthy for a few more days.



Which raises the question Dirty or clean Question

Post #42026 12th Dec 2010 6:36pm
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Royle



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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...

But shiny Range Rovers are always nice Thumbs Up


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Post #42028 12th Dec 2010 6:42pm
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dan_uk_1984



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Tonga Green

Clean & Shiny 

Post #42029 12th Dec 2010 6:42pm
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letsavit2



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United Kingdom 2004 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Java Black

Buy black if you like the dirty look. 2004 black Vogue TD6

Post #42032 12th Dec 2010 6:51pm
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V8 VOGUE



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2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zermatt Silver

Had black cars before hence why i bought a silver one this time

Post #42033 12th Dec 2010 6:55pm
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stan
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wait for it to rain, that washes a fair bit off.. ... - .- -.




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Post #42069 12th Dec 2010 9:09pm
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elpeede



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England 2003 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Zambezi Silver

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. Thumbs Up

I LOVE clean cars but you have to be practical in winter conditions , especially if you don't have the comfort of a garage. 2010 Disco XS TDV6, 2009 Freelander 2 GS

Previous Landrover products -1990 110 TDI CSW, 2003 TD6 Vogue - RRC TD Vogue, RRC v8 Fleetline, Disco ES V8 LPG, 101 Ambulance "Morph", 1964 SIIa Auto Powered by Jag 4.2 Lump - "Percy".

Post #42084 12th Dec 2010 10:19pm
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47p2



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I managed to wash mine yesterday during the thaw, then into the garage to dry it off.

Freezing hard all day here and lots of black ice, saw a few near accidents today

Post #42086 12th Dec 2010 10:22pm
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M44K TS



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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
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

Post #42089 12th Dec 2010 10:52pm
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stan
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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... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Post #42107 13th Dec 2010 8:21am
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bogie



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United Kingdom 2004 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Java Black

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

if it gets so dirty im getting mucky getting in/out then its time to clean it Smile cheers
bogie

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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover SE Td6 Zermatt Silver

Clean & Shiny

Post #42119 13th Dec 2010 9:34am
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iT LAD



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Just pay someone else to do it through winter.... Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover SE Td6 Zermatt Silver

Must be sensible to keep the Salt/Sh*t off the car during damp winter (rusting) conditions...

Post #42126 13th Dec 2010 10:01am
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Fox



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iT LAD wrote:
Just pay someone else to do it through winter.... Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


And if's a hand car wash they'll rub some of the dirt right into your paint. Rolling Eyes

Why?
Because they don't give a monkeys about some posh tit with a Range Rover.

Post #42137 13th Dec 2010 11:00am
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