I use cheapo Halford Silicon Lubricant on all exterior vinyl and tyre walls and it comes up a treat - gets rid of the white wax residue from the plastic bits as well.

You can probably tell that I don't take this cleaning malarky to seriously.  MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

here save yourself a £, get the same brand glass cleaner too its excellent

http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/38540-silicone-...power.html

http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-power/ppc106/gl...dp/SA01887 At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

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Stevie5tapes wrote:

This cleaning lark is getting to me now! Just seen a really nice white TT, wheels were filthy!! For a second I thought of the driver "dirty ".

Best lay down now and take it easy!

Its not cleaning its detailing.... I do keep telling every one that as there is a difference imho.

T Terran



'The' Car For The Modern Day UK Roads ( ie all the pot holes )

'A Freelander that leaks oil is just marking its territory' - Wise words

Now a member of the FL2 'Silly Bill' Club

Right, I see. She needed a good detailing then! Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

My first go at a "proper" wash.



I just washed it with Turtle Wax Zip Wax. When I come back from Spain I will wash it again and apply some Turtle Wax Color Black to help remove the swirls.

@stevie5tapes Rogering not detailing  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

To be honest i'm not a perfectionist but I felt a little shocked when I saw the state of the wheels, I was thinking nice car then looked down at the wheels and thought ! My wife says I spend too much time on this forum, this cleaning thread is starting to rub of on me!!  Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

Tell her to get back in the kitchen  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

He he ( or do her car as well when you REALLY get the bug ).

T Terran



'The' Car For The Modern Day UK Roads ( ie all the pot holes )

'A Freelander that leaks oil is just marking its territory' - Wise words

Now a member of the FL2 'Silly Bill' Club

chrisr1806 wrote:

Turtle Wax Color Black to help remove the swirls.

Ok, thanks Pegleg. Will have to try machine polishing one day in the future.

If you need any tips give me a nudge Chris. I'm currently self teaching in the mysterious art of machining with a dual action polisher!! 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
2013 FL2 - Black Edition Manual GONE!
Founder of the 'Microscopic LR Spoiler Badge Club'
Destroyer of chrome rears.....

Many thanks Jimski!

What about the shine on the Range Rovers picking up the royal newcomer yesterday; made all my attempts look totally unacceptable  Now - Black 2012 FR2 SD4 XS really miss the RRS
Gone - Black 2008 3.6 TDV8 RRS orgasmic
Gone - Black 2006 2.7 HSE RRS problems
Gone - Green 2008 SWB Defender fully loaded; brill
Gone - Green 2005 Disco diesel; brill
Gone - Black 2003 Disco diesel; brill

npinks wrote:

Looks good, I thought things like poorboys natural look dressing was great, but as soon as it got wet, opening the door the plastic panel nears the switches streaked

Don't get that with 303, but would like to see how this lives up to the every weather

So please look at the map and drive to we're its going to rain next, open your door and report back

Quick report back, it's still looking as fresh as the day I put it on, after the rain and a snow foam/wash today, big from me!! 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
2013 FL2 - Black Edition Manual GONE!
Founder of the 'Microscopic LR Spoiler Badge Club'
Destroyer of chrome rears.....