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Pegleg



Member Since: 15 Apr 2010
Location: Deep in mid Wales
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Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black
Detailed my FL2 today.

Was going to do this two weeks ago; all done today after 9.5 hours non stop; i mean non stop, no brews, food etc. My shoulders hurt now Crying or Very sad

Anyway, this is what i did,
Jet wash, two bucket shampoo.
Clayed whole car.
Rewashed
Meguiars Scratch X whole car.
Meguiars Deep Crystal polish, good stuff this.
Meguiars Gold Class Wax
Finished off with Meguiars Ulimate Detailer.

No, i don't work for Meg or endorse thier products in any way!!

Car looks suberb now, it's Santorini Black swirl free!! i took some pics with my Nikon D90 but i don't know how to upload to this site.
I read the instructions under FAQ's, but it's complete gobbledegook to me. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.
Post #106400 28th Jun 2011 10:32 pm
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npinks



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Use photobucket or flickr links? Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
Post #106402 28th Jun 2011 10:45 pm
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Pegleg



Member Since: 15 Apr 2010
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Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

Nick,
Sorry owd lad, i dont. I do all my own processing at home. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.
Post #106404 28th Jun 2011 10:49 pm
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simont



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As a punishment for being unable to upload you will need to travel to the North East and do the full detailing job on my FL2. Thumbs Up 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker Smile
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone
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Pegleg



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Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

Simont,
No probs mate, can you wait till the footy season so i could combine your detailing visit with Newcastle v Stoke.
Of course, i'd expect you to pay for the limo and five star hotel.
And my five other mates Laughing Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.
Post #106407 28th Jun 2011 10:54 pm
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landy19840



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It's not proper job unless you use auto glym tho!
Post #106408 28th Jun 2011 10:58 pm
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Pegleg



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Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

I used Autoglym for years, as did Bentley/RR and Aston.
I'm afraid it's a bit behind the times now, Meg Deep Crystal Polish is better than Super Resin Polish, i compared them both on the same panel Meg gives a better 'wet look' finish. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.
Post #106409 28th Jun 2011 11:10 pm
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NoDo$h



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For dark colours, don't use autoglym SRP. Use ultra deep shine instead, it was developed for darker colours and doesn't leave that chalky finish like SRP Thumbs Up

Although I too have converted to Megs. Here's the Defender (4 years old, used as is should be) after I gave it similar treatment last weekend.

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2009 FL2 dog bus and shooting wagon

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Post #106418 29th Jun 2011 12:06 am
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Pegleg



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Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

V. Nice. I do think it's worth the effort, dark colours really need it.
I await the wet stuff from above to ruin all my work! Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.
Post #106419 29th Jun 2011 12:10 am
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simont



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Pegleg wrote:
Simont,
No probs mate, can you wait till the footy season so i could combine your detailing visit with Newcastle v Stoke.
Of course, i'd expect you to pay for the limo and five star hotel.
And my five other mates Laughing


You've only got 5 mates - only need a single room then Whistle 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker Smile
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone
Post #106430 29th Jun 2011 6:23 am
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Pegleg



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Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

Fine with me as .....
they are all beautiful girls Rolling with laughter Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.
Post #106495 29th Jun 2011 1:07 pm
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Mona Geeza



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Re: Detailed my FL2 today.

I "polished" mine today as well, and vacuumed the inside.
Post #106875 3rd Jul 2011 10:39 am
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simont



Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Tonga Green

"Detailed mine yesterday" Whistle

Washed with supermarket car shampoo then wiped down

Cleaned and polished with Showroom Shine.

Well I'm happy Cool 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker Smile
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone
Post #106882 3rd Jul 2011 12:33 pm
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toeknee



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

Thought I would give my new DA polisher a go this weekend, so car washed on Friday evening and spent most of yesterday cleaning (detailing) and polishing it
Power Wash off loose dirt
Snow Foam
Wash with 2BM
Clay
Wash again
Glaze with Poorboy’s Black Hole (With new DA)
Wax with Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0
Wheels treated with Wonder Wheels, before washing and snow foaming
Plus all grey & black plastic trim treated with Autoglym’s Vinyl & Rubber Care

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Really surprised at how the metal flake stands out, may be a combination of the DA with the Poorboy’s Black Hole, must admit to not been that impressed with it in the past when applying by hand

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Not bad if I say so myself, and Black is still the colour to have


Also noticed this when the sun was out, might make a good photo for a Calendar, that was metioned sometime a go

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Post #106888 3rd Jul 2011 5:07 pm
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mcphersonstrut



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Looks great.......well as good as a Black one can do Laughing

Is that a semi chrome back handle Whistle
Post #106895 3rd Jul 2011 7:20 pm
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