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Milk Float Man


Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 5584

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Thud Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Post #359449 Fri Oct 12 2012 9:34am
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awd man



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Location: Malmesbury
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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

I coated my new alloys with C5 before fitting them.

Now a dream to keep clean..with just a quick hose down (or puddle Laughing ) and they clean themselves Rolling with laughter RRS gone
Audi SQ5...Gone Audi Q7 S-Line 240 3.0TDI Gone
Audi A6 Allroad Sport 270 3.0TDI

Post #359456 Fri Oct 12 2012 10:03am
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Beancounter_74



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^^^ This - or get some Finish Kare 1000P. Give them a thorough clean, then apply and watch the dirt/brake dust just fly off with little more than a pressure washer and a regular car shampoo solution Thumbs Up .......or a puddle in awd's case Laughing ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #359460 Fri Oct 12 2012 10:38am
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mse



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The last two post are what im saying - its the same with autoglym, lifeshine products.

Use the wheel cleaner to get them properly clean, seal them then every time you clean just top up the sealer and done.

As for the product...wheel sealer will be the clue on the can! Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Post #359470 Fri Oct 12 2012 1:26pm
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Beancounter_74



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Gtechniq's C5 or FK1000P are light years ahead of the Autoglym 'sealer' products IMHO
If the OP already has the products then fine, but i wouldn't advocate buying them over the two products above Wink ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #359474 Fri Oct 12 2012 2:45pm
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mse



Member Since: 08 Mar 2011
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Beancounter_74 wrote:
Gtechniq's C5 or FK1000P are light years ahead of the Autoglym 'sealer' products IMHO
If the OP already has the products then fine, but i wouldn't advocate buying them over the two products above Wink


I disagree - Having used Autoglym products for 7 years now, they are not only adequate for the job - but perform exactly as you want.

I would firmly advocate them, other than the provision for allegedly 1yr + "protection" on the c5 (although autoglym have a longer life than I observe) i couldnt see how they are any better, or worse...equally you cant nip down and pick it up from the local shop.

They are also double the price I pay...that at least 1 negative point Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Post #359480 Fri Oct 12 2012 3:01pm
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Beancounter_74



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Autoglym have some fantastic products in their range - SRP being one of the shining stars Thumbs Up , ......but their sealants really aren't in the same league - regardless of the cost differential. ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #359482 Fri Oct 12 2012 3:21pm
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spud1234



Member Since: 28 Sep 2012
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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Santorini Black

Thanks everyone, pads are getting changed Monday, I have had them checked and they were very poor, why would someone do that to such a car just to save £30 or so?
Hopefully problem solved.

Anyway just been and looked at a 2008 V8 3.6 that I seen advertised whilst at the Land Rover garage so it may be fate that the old 2005 V6 2.7 has to go but at least with a good set of new pads. Spud Smile

Post #359534 Sat Oct 13 2012 5:30pm
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SkyWalker



Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
Location: Marbella
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Netherlands 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Had carbon pads on my Saab Aero and now on the Ford Fiesta of my girl.
Wheels never ever got dirty.
Perhaps also a good option for the RRS?

About the Range: i only use power wash since i've got the car and the paint looks like new.
Since it such an easy and quick way to wash the car, i try to do it every week.
Afterwards the wheels are completely clean, without even touching them! Cool SW

Sometimes it is not enough to do our best;
sometimes we must do what is required.

Adriatic Blue 2005 RRS HSE 2.7 TDV6
Now: 2016 RRS HSE DYNAMIC 3.0 TDV6

Post #368731 Wed Jan 09 2013 2:38pm
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SCdavies



Member Since: 28 Dec 2010
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England 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Zambezi Silver

Amorall wheel sealant spray works well.

Post #368733 Wed Jan 09 2013 2:57pm
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imb111



Member Since: 30 Nov 2012
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2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

I find as long as the wheels have been cleaned/polished/sealed/waxed then all I have to use is autoglym car shampoo and rinse.
just make sure you never use wonder wheels!

Post #369777 Thu Jan 17 2013 4:03pm
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Nottsman



Member Since: 29 Jan 2013
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To back up Beancounters previous post.............Finish Kare 1000p (FK1000p) High-temp sealant is truly an amazing product. Been using it on my wheels and paintwork as well because the shine and protection is amazing.

Lasts much longer than many designer waxes that cost several times as much.
I think it was initially formulated for marine and aircraft use by a German company.

It outlasts by far many of the far more expensive products I have used (including Autoglym) and at around £20, for a very large tin the value is excellent. I was always a wax man but after reading about FK1000p I gave it a try and have practically given up on the waxes.

There are many posts on the detailing forums about it. 12MY RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Sumatra / Black + contrast/ Grand Black
2010 Disco4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Nara Bronze - Missed very much
2008 Disco3 2.7 TDV6 XS Stornoway - Now gone

Post #372628 Thu Feb 07 2013 7:08pm
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