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Satisfying to get the crud off the car in the winter. Looks lovely, still nice and un-messed with, Well done Discovery 4 HSE
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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Tonga Green

What is it with today! Everyone's detailing their cars...

Looks great, still love the colour! 
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Cheers fellas.

Dan, you must be a bit biased about the colour though? 2006 Mercedes CLS
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Nice work, car looks great.
I gave mine a good clean as well today. Pics to follow on Monday Smile FFRR TD6 HSE
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Thanks, I forgot to mention I cleaned the engine bay down too with some degreaser, it was already pretty much spotless from when I changed the battery last month, but doesn't hurt to keep it clean, I'll get some pics of that tomorrow when I dress the plastics. Thumbs Up 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...
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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Tonga Green

M44K TS wrote:
doesn't hurt to keep it clean


Certainly doesnt, also helps track the latest oil leak! 
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Zermatt Silver

Hi Guys

What's the best way to clean the engine/engine bay (bearing in mind the reputation for LR electrics)?
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Not sure of the "reputation" you're referring to. Things have moved on from the dark days of Lord Lucas.

Either way - by hand is the answer regardless of car. You can use a low pressure hose if you really want. My valet guys use a watering can to get the lowest water pressure possible when rinsing off to avoid forcing water anywhere. 
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This is what I used on my engine bay..

Surefex HD
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/surfex-hd-al...p?cPath=48

Spray it on, leave it for 5 mins, agitate with a stiff brush like this...
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/valet-pro-ch...Path=25_30

Then rinsed it all off with the jet wash switched off, that way you get a nice fine mist with very little pressure, and once dried, wiped over with some of this..
http://www.armorall.com/products/view_prod..._index=new

I'll get some pics of the 'bay when it stops raining. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

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Post #49992 13th Feb 2011 1:06pm
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Zermatt Silver

dan_uk_1984 wrote:
Not sure of the "reputation" you're referring to. Things have moved on from the dark days of Lord Lucas.

Either way - by hand is the answer regardless of car. You can use a low pressure hose if you really want. My valet guys use a watering can to get the lowest water pressure possible when rinsing off to avoid forcing water anywhere.


Hi Dan
Thanks for the confirmation, I thought it would be best to keep as dry as possible, but thought I'd maybe ask the obvious question.
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Couple of engine pics, rain hasn't stopped Sad

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Also, rain water beading up with only one coat of wax
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Hopefully, if it's dry next week, I'll give the car a full clay bar then machine polish, anyone got any recommendations for a very light cut?

I was looking at this pad...

http://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/car-polish...s.tpl.html

With this compund
http://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/car-polish...s.tpl.html

Then finishing with this pad and sealant
http://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/car-polish...s.tpl.html
http://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/sealants/chemical-guys-jetseal109™.html 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Zermatt Silver

M44K TS wrote:
This is what I used on my engine bay..

Surefex HD
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/surfex-hd-al...p?cPath=48

Spray it on, leave it for 5 mins, agitate with a stiff brush like this...
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/valet-pro-ch...Path=25_30

Then rinsed it all off with the jet wash switched off, that way you get a nice fine mist with very little pressure, and once dried, wiped over with some of this..
http://www.armorall.com/products/view_prod..._index=new

I'll get some pics of the 'bay when it stops raining.


M44K, thanks for the info...
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Ouch...

This...

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Plus this..
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Equals...
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My most expensive yet!

Good job it only moves 2 or 3 times a week. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...
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thats what happens when you clean it mark ,you nearly run out of diesel..wink: , btw its still raining mate.. ... - .- -.




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Diesel?

Look at that rev counter, it goes all the way to 6!

Diesel indeed! Rolling Eyes Laughing 2006 Mercedes CLS
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