RRSTDV8 wrote:

The word is "their" not "there". Sheesh!

You! 2012 RRS Autobiography, Fuji White all the toys
2011 Audi RS5

moparmuff wrote:

mrfixit wrote:

moparmuff wrote:

I had a go at detailing mine today for the first time in years, what is the best way to clean the side steps it has like salt water marks that keep reappearing any ideas ?

Autosol,wire wool then wax

Ok thanks what are the steps made of ? and what sort of wax ?

Aluminium, i'm not sure if they are anodised, i would use any alloy wheel wax.

I find the whole idea laughable, and things like 'wax' absolutely hysterical

I go to the local Poles, get her washed probably once a month for £5

Then when I sell, if I can be bothered, get everything polished out in one go for £300

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2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

@rrsboy

A man after my own heart!  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Its all down to standards, some people have them, some people don't.

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2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

life's too short to fanny about waxing cars. This is what they're meant for!

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Yup, when time permits, I always wash mine
I've always enjoyed cleaning the cars I own, so not really a chore for me.
I built up a huge collection of 'detailing' bits over the years, but I've sold most of that now and use a few trusted products that allow me to keep my cars in tip top condition with minimal effort.

@rrsboy, just because you enjoy the car, doesn't mean you can't look after it too  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 )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

+1 for the local Polish hand car wash

Some grade of aluminium.Any wax really,I use some poor boys that I use on my alloys,but have also used AG HD wax.