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chrisr1806



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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Ahh...right. Thanks for that.

So, I would clay before SRP, then wax?
Post #199529 15th Sep 2013 6:10 pm
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Pegleg



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Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

Do a search on this forum.
I did a post 'Claying your car'.
All is explained. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.
Post #199532 15th Sep 2013 6:16 pm
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carriec



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I would do a wash, then clay, then wash again, then polish and then wax/seal Thumbs Up The BEST looking half of the famous Twinlanders Ner Ner
The bald half Whistle http://www.freel2.com/forum/member-slaneydore.html
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chrisr1806



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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Many thanks Carrie and Pegleg. Bow down Bow down
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andycwb



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Ipanema Sand

Jimski wrote:
You know you've got a problem when..........you clean meticulously behind the number plates and put 2 coats of wax on your new ones (courtesy of Advanced Factors Thumbs Up )


Last wee I took the previous car to the car wash. I thought it was time to remove the last traces of the mud from off-roading in June before asking for trade-in prices.

I think in 6 1/2 years of ownership it was probably washed no more than 20 times, and hoovered every couple of years whether it needed it or not.

With a tan leather interior, the FL2 will need a bit more attention to avoid completely wrecking it, but OCD I ain't.

Talking of which, does anyone have a good recommendation for leather cleaning products, particularly something that will remove denim dye from the seat?

Andy 2011 MY SD4 HSE + planning some interesting stuff
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toeknee



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

Thought I'd post a few photos of my 6hr detailing session

Usually keep on top this cleaning lark , but the last few weeks either the weathers been poor or we've been away

So took advantage of today's weather and started with this










Finishing with this


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taztastic



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Looking good Tony, road salt till April though Sad
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toeknee



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

Which means its winter Paul, time to test the Nokians yet Mr. Green Mr. Green Mr. Green

Car still in the same condition, daren't take it off the drive or it'll be the same colour in about 100yrs Laughing Laughing Laughing
Post #209511 1st Dec 2013 7:51 pm
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andycwb



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Ipanema Sand

Beautiful job but I can never be arsed with the amount of time or money required to get the car that shiney.

I got the Disco 2 covered in mud in June. SWMBO asked me if I was cleaning it before we went to her brother's wedding. I replied "if we're going in a clean car, we're going in yours". And we did. 2011 MY SD4 HSE + planning some interesting stuff
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Post #209518 1st Dec 2013 8:39 pm
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npinks



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Mine was just as bad tony, maybe worse as I hadn't washed it for a couple of months, even Taz was finger swapping it when at his the other month, only got washed on Friday as the dealers had it Laughing Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
Post #209520 1st Dec 2013 8:48 pm
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Slaneydore



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Freely came out nice tony Thumbs Up
Facelift looks good as well, was it done by your self Question

Gave mine a wash today, it needed it Whistle

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 BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Post #209524 1st Dec 2013 9:21 pm
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toeknee



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

Some mods were fitted by myself with help from a site member and the rest were done by Team Valley Land Rover when the car was in for servicing, all in all took about 8 months

A few parts came from ebay like the front bumper and colour coded door handles, the spoiler was from Italy bought from a seller on here and the chrome Arse Piece was bough from Dan at Duckworths
the scary bit was drilling the additional holes for the CAP, not a good feeling drilling in to an expensive motor Laughing Laughing Laughing

Give it a day or two and all yesterdays good work will be undone Very Happy
Post #209530 1st Dec 2013 10:52 pm
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j77



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Just finished giving my one a wash, long over due.

Disaster struck though, I've run out of tyre dressing. So the car looks spotless but has grubby looking tyres. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200
Post #210433 9th Dec 2013 2:08 pm
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ccsnet



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

Dodo juice Tyre wax... apply by hand librally with some Tyre dressing and they look ace.

T Terran



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j77



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I go through phases, I'm a big meguiars fan but tried bilt hamber products for a while, now back to meguiars. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200
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