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kedz

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2009 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Alaska White

is it true?

is it true that cleaning my rrs with a sponge will make swirl mark's?

Mon May 11 2009 11:22pm

hoppy_70

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Yes. Apparently sponges catch grit and dust keeping iton the surface and marking the paint. Best option is a lambswool wash mitt.

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Tue May 12 2009 4:07am

shmoogle

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Or alternatively, do what I did and leave it get dirty. It's a Land Rover after all! Mind you, mine didn't ever get washed because I'm a lazy

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Tue May 12 2009 7:12am

npinks
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the expensive Zymol range has sponges, theses are very soft with large holes in apparently, similar to a B&Q grout sponge

Tue May 12 2009 7:32am

shmoogle

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...and wait for the "I used a grout sponge and now my paintwork is ruined" comments

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Tue May 12 2009 7:36am

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Don't use it for grouting first i guess is the idea

Tue May 12 2009 9:14am

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What I don't understand is that you intend to clean your car yourself - surely you have staff to do these things. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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Tue May 12 2009 9:24am

npinks
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i suppose i should have said not to use if used grouting

IMO microfibre noodle or lambswool washmits are the way to go, and large microfibre drying towels instead of a leather chamois

Tue May 12 2009 9:33am

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Don't forget to use two buckets to ensure the grit that yoiu've taken off the car, is rinsed in one bucket before dipping the mitt into the shampoo bucket.

I kid you not, it's the best way to avoid scratches......

Also, use a micro-fibre cloth for drying rather than a chamois leather..... Bodsys Brake Bible
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Tue May 12 2009 10:22am

Jonny Fresh

Member Since: 04 Feb 2008
Location: Manchester
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Im with VA on this one. There's no way I could be bothered to wash my own car!

£10 gets it done to a showroom finish at my local Hand car wash!

Cant argue with that!

And get a full valet every 3 months to do the inside!

Tue May 12 2009 10:23am

kedz

Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: manchester
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staff......... well i've got the wife if that's wot u can call her thank's for the input lad's think i'll go with the lamb's wool

Tue May 12 2009 10:25am

7heo

Member Since: 17 Apr 2009
Location: Hampshire
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2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Zambezi Silver

Not sure if this will be of much help, but its a bit of an insight into what happens using a sponge and a wash mit...

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4637

Tue May 12 2009 5:43pm

kedz

Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: manchester
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and what about shammy leathering will that make swirl mark's?

Fri May 15 2009 11:36am

Pelyma

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Location: Sussex
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No but it will make your balls drop off and you'll start getting excited at the beaded rain on the bonnet - stay clear of cleaning your car Porsche Cayenne S Diesel 66 Plate

Fri May 15 2009 12:31pm

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