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spj



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JET WASH OR NOT...!

Dear All,

Well been Green lane driving and sliding this last couple of weeks...! Smile Surprised

RRS needs a serious clean, I heard rumours that you must not Jet Wash because of the sensors? This is correct? Apprecaite any help? Wink

SPJ

Post #198083 Mon Dec 01 2008 6:57pm
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TB



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I use a jet wash most weekends when cleaning my car. Or should I say the man who cleans my car uses a jet wash. Embarassed Laughing Laughing

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Post #198085 Mon Dec 01 2008 7:13pm
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don't directly fire the jet wash at the parking sensors, that the only advice you'll need Smile

and..... use two buckets when washing it , one for the shampoo and one to rinse the lambswool washmit in before putting it into the shampoo bucket again Whistle

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....or get the local fodder to do it. As to avoid sensor damage, get them to use their tongues for rinsing Thumbs Up L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

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will_wonka wrote:
....or get the local fodder to do it. As to avoid sensor damage, get them to use their tongues for rinsing Thumbs Up


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Post #198125 Tue Dec 02 2008 8:29am
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Pelyma



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Its the wheel sensors that have caused the problems as they aren't that waterproof. I've never had a problem though, just be a little careful. LRE jet wash their cars every day so I guess that means LR are happy with you doing it. Porsche Cayenne S Diesel 66 Plate

Post #198143 Tue Dec 02 2008 9:49am
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bt11



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

Yeah get mine cleaned most wkends and never had a problem with Jetwash.... Thumbs Up Range Rover Sport TDV8 OVERFINCH ECU remap/tuned, 22" Satin Black Tigers, Black/Black, sideskirts, tints, clear ind, 09 upgrades +++

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Post #198169 Tue Dec 02 2008 12:08pm
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Steve in germany



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I remember when I had the Q7 the jet wash took the paint clean off, it was actualy a fault and they replaced all the sensors with colour coded ones instead of painted sensors Speed Limits! not where I live!

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Post #198180 Tue Dec 02 2008 12:57pm
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Josh



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I seem to recall from a top car mag that you shouldn't jet wash the tyres as the pressure can cause damage to the tyre walls which may result in a failure at a time that you don't want one Exclamation TDV6 - gone
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Post #198243 Tue Dec 02 2008 11:33pm
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McBunny



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Don't wash a Range Rover! Not washing it for a year gives it the original Landlord-look! Thumbs Up

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Okay, okay, I would like to wash it, it looks so good when clean but I must not since my windows have been tinted a few days ago and they must not become wet on the inside which could happen while washing it. Sad RRS TDV6 HSE, 2006, bonatti grey, ebony interior, rear diff, s/c grille and vents, stormers, privacy, tasmods, iphone integration Wink

Post #198284 Wed Dec 03 2008 12:17pm
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XUJG



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I wouldnt let a jet wash near my paintwork as its like sand paper

Post #198343 Wed Dec 03 2008 10:15pm
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Steve in germany



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Sandpaper for paintwork Laughing Speed Limits! not where I live!

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Post #198459 Thu Dec 04 2008 3:56pm
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No jet washes in OZ due to the drought Wink good excuse to get the missus and mates to wash it for them Whistle



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Post #199060 Wed Dec 10 2008 12:08pm
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mlines



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I though that the jet washing of tyres was not recommended because the water can enter the tyre through the beading seal under pressure, either filling the tyre with water or breaking the bead seal and deflating the tyre.

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Post #199069 Wed Dec 10 2008 1:43pm
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Korenai



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Switzerland 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

A couple times after jetwashing it, the front sensor were constantly beeping... Next times it took care of not ponting the thing directly into the sensors, no problems.

By the way, does the jetwashing really ruins the paintwork as Johngilham said?

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