Ian jones · Apr 5, 2014

llay101 said:
Tried out a Clay Bar on the bonnet after washing.

Got to say it was ****.

Had to spend 30 mins afterwards t-cutting the scratches out caused by minute bits of grit that kept appearing in the bar

Whats a clay bar ?

llay101 · Apr 5, 2014

Ian jones said:
Whats a clay bar ?

Literally just a bar of clay, that is supposed clean off grime that just washing doesn't.

For that " showroom finish".

Ian jones · Apr 5, 2014

llay101 said:
Literally just a bar of clay, that is supposed clean off grime that just washing doesn't.

For that " showroom finish".

So no good then eh

Ian jones · Apr 5, 2014

Nodge68 said:
Not so keen on it myself. Call me old fashioned but I prefer the tubular drain pipe type.

On the aerodynamic type, how do you keep it from filling with water when it's parked?
The engine sucking in a big gulp of water the first time the boost come in won't do it much good!!

Think you have got a point there , in hindsight it looks more volvo

Kizzeh · Apr 6, 2014

Dougden said:
Replaced both front windows on my 3 door this morning as they had been scratched to bu**ery by the dog.........Looks as though the back quarters are gonna need doing as well. Ah well, off to the breakers again. Just hope they have some that are a dark tint.
Anyone got a dog guard they don't need............or want a dog!

I have one sitting in the garage doing nothing

Dangermike · Apr 6, 2014

Played with my idea of a cheap diy front fog light switch! Pictures to follow

rossymtb · Apr 6, 2014

Fixed the play in my wipers. All sorted then went onto measuring up so I can make a bed in the back for overnight camping.

Anyone done it to a freelander?

Hippo · Apr 6, 2014

llay101 said:
Tried out a Clay Bar on the bonnet after washing.

Got to say it was ****.

Had to spend 30 mins afterwards t-cutting the scratches out caused by minute bits of grit that kept appearing in the bar

Yer need to warm up the clay a bit and knead it to make it soft. Some clays work ok with water as a lube but others need a proper lube to help them slide over the surface. Some are just crap. Try bilt hamber. As the crap gets collected in the clay you have to fold it over and squeeze it flat again to give you a fresh clay surface. Have a look on detailing world fer betterer help. The Worlds Largest Resource for Detailers, Valeters and Car Cleaning

Barry6690 · Apr 6, 2014

rossymtb said:
Fixed the play in my wipers. All sorted then went onto measuring up so I can make a bed in the back for overnight camping.

Anyone done it to a freelander?

Yes, I 've built a storage box for the boot which is the same height as the rear seats when folded, will put a pic up tomorrow.

SES88 · Apr 7, 2014

Hippo said:
Yer need to warm up the clay a bit and knead it to make it soft. Some clays work ok with water as a lube but others need a proper lube to help them slide over the surface. Some are just crap. Try bilt hamber. As the crap gets collected in the clay you have to fold it over and squeeze it flat again to give you a fresh clay surface. Have a look on detailing world fer betterer help. The Worlds Largest Resource for Detailers, Valeters and Car Cleaning

What he said ^^^

They're amazing when used properly, sounds like it wasn't used right

llay101 · Apr 7, 2014

SES88 said:
What he said ^^^

They're amazing when used properly, sounds like it wasn't used right

I think you may be right!

But no matter how I tried I couldn't avoid bit of grit magically appearing in the bar.

Suppose it must need to be done undercover preferably.

SES88 · Apr 7, 2014

llay101 said:
I think you may be right!

But no matter how I tried I couldn't avoid bit of grit magically appearing in the bar.

Suppose it must need to be done undercover preferably.

The whole point of them is to remove the ingrained dirt, as gritty dirt (not just dirty colour) appears on the surface, fold the bar to a clean part.
The bar should be kneaded in the hand for a good 10-15 mins first to soften it up before use, and a good quality lubricant (quick detailing sprays (such as Meguiars or QD+) are great and cheaper than the specific "lube" that a lot of companies try to give you) should be used liberally, so that the surface is always wet, never try and drag it across a dry surface because thats when the scratches come in.

Dougden · Apr 7, 2014

Kizzeh said:
I have one sitting in the garage doing nothing

Unfortunately, you are a bit too far from me otherwise I would gladly have exchanged some five pound notes for it.
I would bang it on ebay rather than it sitting in your garage gathering dust. Some on there for £20-£30+

Kizzeh · Apr 7, 2014

Dougden said:
Unfortunately, you are a bit too far from me otherwise I would gladly have exchanged some five pound notes for it.
I would bang it on ebay rather than it sitting in your garage gathering dust. Some on there for £20-£30+

I shall prob be going to the 10th anniversary if your there? I do need to put a lot of things on eBay, it always seems a lot of hassle though

Freelaner · Apr 9, 2014

fitted a new set of ignition leads last week

fitted a new air filter today

she is transformed and now runs like a new 'un

glynnp · Apr 9, 2014

Had injector number 2 replaced today on the Td4. Running sweet now. No smoke either.

Freelaner · Apr 9, 2014

did you do it yourself?

glynnp · Apr 9, 2014

No took it to simon services in Normanton. Haven't got the know how to be messing with the fuel system. They did the leak back test then whipped all 4 injectors over to wakefield diesel centre who said it was number 2 that was faulty. Good service

Freelaner · Apr 9, 2014

that's good you got it sorted

but look at the title of the fred

glynnp · Apr 9, 2014

Ha ha. Should have been "what did I have done to my freelander today"

Well-Known Member

Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Active Member

New Member

Lord Hippo

Active Member

Well-Known Member

Member

Well-Known Member

Active Member

Well-Known Member

Landy Driver

Active Member

Landy Driver

Active Member

Landy Driver

Active Member

Similar threads