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gesmi wrote:
while we're on the subject, and apologies if it's obvious, but any top tips for using a pressure washer on the D3? I never used it on my other car (Alfa 147) as handwashing is the Gold Standard for cleaning cars, along with a gentle garden hosing down, but the D3 is (a) muddier and (b) bigger so PW seems the way ahead rather than worrying too much about the Two Bucket Method, etc etc.
Anywhere I should know not to spray that might not be obvious (I did tell daughter No 2 that I wouldn't be too chuffed if she pressure washed from short distance throguh the radiator grill, for example....)
THanks
I've used presssure washer all the time - never an issue as long as you dont get to close
10th Jan 2011 10:27 pm
dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
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its mine i'll wash it as often and as fast as i like There's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
10th Jan 2011 10:37 pm
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
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mine gets steam cleaned every day
10th Jan 2011 11:09 pm
CFB
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Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Wash mine once a month, not that thorough but just to get brake dust off the alloys and salt off the bodywork, gotta be worth keeping up to for the small effort involved (or fiver for a 'hand-job' )2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
10th Jan 2011 11:15 pm
TwelveSticks
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Dublin
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Washed the sea salt off mine after the ferry trip to France last June. Can't recall washing her since then. She looks better a bit muddy 2001 D2 GS (I must be mad!)
2005 D3 S 10-12 (gone and missed)
11th Jan 2011 12:03 am
Frodo
Member Since: 25 Oct 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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Oh prolly two months ago. Been too bl@@dy cold. I took my D2 to the local car wash years ago during sub freezing temperatures and when I got it home I noticed it was covered with light scratches. After the cars run through the car wash they hand dry them with towels. it was so cold that the towels would freeze and the ice crystals scratched my car.
They did polish out but I no longer go to the car wash when the temps is below freezing.2000 Discovery 2 Kent Green (totaled) R.I.P.
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11th Jan 2011 12:18 am
flinty99
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Northumberland
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Sold: HSE-G4, Tangiers Orange. (one of your 5 Discoverys a day)
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11th Jan 2011 12:40 am
Frodo
Member Since: 25 Oct 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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The place I take my car when I'm to lazy wash it myself 2000 Discovery 2 Kent Green (totaled) R.I.P.
2006 Discovery 3 HSE Bonatti Grey
11th Jan 2011 3:51 am
2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
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adam wrote:
gesmi wrote:
while we're on the subject, and apologies if it's obvious, but any top tips for using a pressure washer on the D3? I never used it on my other car (Alfa 147) as handwashing is the Gold Standard for cleaning cars, along with a gentle garden hosing down, but the D3 is (a) muddier and (b) bigger so PW seems the way ahead rather than worrying too much about the Two Bucket Method, etc etc.
Anywhere I should know not to spray that might not be obvious (I did tell daughter No 2 that I wouldn't be too chuffed if she pressure washed from short distance throguh the radiator grill, for example....)
THanks
I've used presssure washer all the time - never an issue as long as you dont get to close
I have peeled paint off the front grill with a pressure washer, stay away from the plastic bits at close range, I was being lazy with bug carcasses and bitumen
11th Jan 2011 11:19 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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I guess some power washers are a lot more powerful than others - I've just got a small basic Karcher
11th Jan 2011 11:22 am
dangerdave
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I also wash mine once a week at least. Got back from a 300mile trip over Christmas and washed it in the dark with hot water to melt the ice/snow. I think they call it OCD (obsessive compulsive dissorder) but I did get £2000.00 over book value recently for my 04 Series 2 Disco.
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14th Jan 2011 3:40 pm
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Few hours ago as car been at stealers for MOT & service!! And very good job they did too, big tick for Guava Guildford.
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