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sagalout

Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Harrogate
Posts: 128

Bowler wheels and a bit of a clean

As I've been doing more and more off-roading I decided to fit some new wheels. They are Compomotive 18", actually made for Bowler for this http://www.bowlermotorsport.com/portfolio/bowler-exr/.

They are the only 18" wheels that you can get which fit over the brakes as far as I know, as standard ones are a minimum 19" but the 18's are so much better offroad, and gives a better ride quality on the road too. They are very light compared to standard and have a very high quality finish - happy with them.

I've never been massively into washing cars beyond a quarterly wash and occasional polish, but after several off road days the car was looking a bit sorry for itself, with loads of minor scratches down the sides from encroaching trees and bushes (it's quite a wide car for green laning!)

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Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr

So I decided it would be worth investing in a machine polisher. Went for the Maguiars Dual Action and a selection of cutting, polishing and buffing pads. Watched a few youtube videos and then set about washing and then claying the car. First time I've done that and difference was unbelievable - paintwork lovely and smooth!

I then went round the whole car with the Maguirs ultimate cutting compound, followed by the Maguirs ultimate polish followed by the Maguirs Carnuba wax.

It took pretty much an entire day start to finish, but the results were amazing. Literally looks better than new now. The machine polisher got rid of all the scratches and swirls, and even the mrs noticed how good it looked. Someone also commented in the car park that it looked amazing

So I feel like I've got my money out of it already! The pictures don't really do it justice, but here's a few.

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IMG_9007 by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr

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IMG_9010 by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr

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IMG_9012 by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr

Tue Jun 30 2015 1:12pm

JSR2014

Member Since: 10 Feb 2015
Location: Kent
Posts: 341

2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Santorini Black

That looks hot, well done!!

Want to come and do mine? 2014.5 Mariana Black 5.0 Supercharged V8 Autobiography

Tue Jun 30 2015 2:39pm

JasM

Member Since: 02 Nov 2012
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 1186

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

Very good results considering its your first time

Also whats happened to the front bumper tow eye? 2014 L405 SDV8 RR Autobiography

2012 RRS SDV6 HSE -Orkney Grey with A/B bodykit - Now Gone
2007 RRS TDV6 HSE - Zermatt Silver - Gone

Tue Jun 30 2015 4:21pm

sagalout

Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Harrogate
Posts: 128

It's there, just slightly out of shot.

The front spoiler was removed from the last off-roading day. Forgot to refit it before taking the pics....although I actually think it looks better without it!

Tue Jun 30 2015 9:41pm

Buckster

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1656

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

Superb results, looks fab! 2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

Tue Jun 30 2015 9:53pm

dangerboy

Member Since: 01 Jan 2015
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 38

2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

Looks great, those wheels make it look mean! In a mad max way

Thu Jul 02 2015 8:38pm

panda

Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: london
Posts: 702

2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

I want some.

Supporting the London Air Ambulance with my Brothers

Fri Jul 03 2015 12:59pm

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