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allie
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: North Wales
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It is now 3 weeks and 3days after taking delivery of my D3, I decided to wash it with TLC, only to realise when standing with hose and bucket in hand, I would need a ladder for the roof and 2 people for the windscreen.
I have now been to the local hand wash guys who took about 12 mins and have done a good job for 6quid. Is any one else facing the same challenge to clean their car?
I have received my Off Road Invitation today, looks like October is the next available date in my neck of the woods. Hope to get the off roading bug and join some of you guys on events. Allie
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14th Sep 2005 3:23 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
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allie wrote:It is now 3 weeks and 3days after taking delivery of my D3, I decided to wash it with TLC, only to realise when standing with hose and bucket in hand, I would need a ladder for the roof and 2 people for the windscreen.
I have now been to the local hand wash guys who took about 12 mins and have done a good job for 6quid. Is any one else facing the same challenge to clean their car?
I have received my Off Road Invitation today, looks like October is the next available date in my neck of the woods. Hope to get the off roading bug and join some of you guys on events.
Oh allie Gareth is virtically challenged and the roof is a ladder job for him. But having said that unless you are about 9' tall no chance without a ladder. £6 is very cheap for a clean up job. I use the motorhome extended brush and steps with my lovely Flash, takes about 20 minutes.
Hey, I need another 1 for the Welch off road session in October are your game for it.
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14th Sep 2005 3:33 pm |
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Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Ibstone Bucks
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allie wrote:It is now 3 weeks and 3days after taking delivery of my D3, I decided to wash it with TLC, only to realise when standing with hose and bucket in hand, I would need a ladder for the roof and 2 people for the windscreen.
I have now been to the local hand wash guys who took about 12 mins and have done a good job for 6quid. Is any one else facing the same challenge to clean their car?
I have received my Off Road Invitation today, looks like October is the next available date in my neck of the woods. Hope to get the off roading bug and join some of you guys on events.
Allie, get Hubby to do it, whats what we are for!
I tend to stand on the back wheel to do the roof & open the front doors to stand on door sill to do top of window!
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14th Sep 2005 3:39 pm |
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allie
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: North Wales
Posts: 96
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BN wrote:allie wrote:It is now 3 weeks and 3days after taking delivery of my D3, I decided to wash it with TLC, only to realise when standing with hose and bucket in hand, I would need a ladder for the roof and 2 people for the windscreen.
I have now been to the local hand wash guys who took about 12 mins and have done a good job for 6quid. Is any one else facing the same challenge to clean their car?
I have received my Off Road Invitation today, looks like October is the next available date in my neck of the woods. Hope to get the off roading bug and join some of you guys on events.
Oh allie Gareth is virtically challenged and the roof is a ladder job for him. But having said that unless you are about 9' tall no chance without a ladder. £6 is very cheap for a clean up job. I use the motorhome extended brush and steps with my lovely Flash, takes about 20 minutes.
Hey, I need another 1 for the Welch off road session in October are your game for it.
Thanks for that, I might invest in an extyended brush and decent steps . I will let you know about October, I want to arrange my day at Bala to get some off road confidence first. What is the October date? Allie
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14th Sep 2005 3:39 pm |
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allie
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: North Wales
Posts: 96
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Nickhearne wrote:allie wrote:It is now 3 weeks and 3days after taking delivery of my D3, I decided to wash it with TLC, only to realise when standing with hose and bucket in hand, I would need a ladder for the roof and 2 people for the windscreen.
I have now been to the local hand wash guys who took about 12 mins and have done a good job for 6quid. Is any one else facing the same challenge to clean their car?
I have received my Off Road Invitation today, looks like October is the next available date in my neck of the woods. Hope to get the off roading bug and join some of you guys on events.
Allie, get Hubby to do it, whats what we are for!
I tend to stand on the back wheel to do the roof & open the front doors to stand on door sill to do top of window!
Sounds like a good keep fit session to me 8)
Nick Allie
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14th Sep 2005 3:41 pm |
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Dom Harvey
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Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
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BN wrote:allie, take a look at this post. Don't worry about experience if Dom can do it you certainly can
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1055
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14th Sep 2005 4:00 pm |
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allie
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: North Wales
Posts: 96
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BN wrote:allie, take a look at this post. Don't worry about experience if Dom can do it you certainly can
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1055
Thanks BN,
The event is at the end of the half term week, I will be in France.
I will keep checking the site for further events and feedback from recent ones. I am also going to treat myself to a mountain drive with the Bala centre. Allie
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14th Sep 2005 4:07 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
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allie wrote:BN wrote:allie, take a look at this post. Don't worry about experience if Dom can do it you certainly can
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1055
Thanks BN,
The event is at the end of the half term week, I will be in France.
I will keep checking the site for further events and feedback from recent ones. I am also going to treat myself to a mountain drive with the Bala centre.
Yes, but you won't have the brilliant company of these guys or the low low cost and of course the best professional experts around. Oh nearly forgot, no doubt old TFC will be there.
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14th Sep 2005 4:27 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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I'm probably shorter than Gareth, 5'4", but I'm taller on the inside. I need to move the ladder 6 times to wash mine! DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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14th Sep 2005 5:06 pm |
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allie
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: North Wales
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Pelyma wrote:I'm probably shorter than Gareth, 5'4", but I'm taller on the inside. I need to move the ladder 6 times to wash mine!
So how often do you wash it then? Allie
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14th Sep 2005 5:11 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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Every day - if it needs it or not And the car usually every week or 2, but I have been a bit lax latley, must get it spick and span for Sunday's jaunt. My wife thinks I'm mad DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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14th Sep 2005 6:40 pm |
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allie
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: North Wales
Posts: 96
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Pelyma wrote:Every day - if it needs it or not And the car usually every week or 2, but I have been a bit lax latley, must get it spick and span for Sunday's jaunt. My wife thinks I'm mad
Sounds familiar Allie
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14th Sep 2005 6:52 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
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Pelyma wrote:Every day - if it needs it or not And the car usually every week or 2, but I have been a bit lax latley, must get it spick and span for Sunday's jaunt. My wife thinks I'm mad
Naughty Pelyma web god may be watching
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14th Sep 2005 6:56 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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BN wrote:Oh allie Gareth is virtically challenged and the roof is a ladder job for him.
I would just like to point out that the best things come in small packages, but Brian is correct, a good set of step ladders is essential unless you are a giant.
I also have a Karcher pressure washer which is ideal for cleaning the mud off, and getting the wheel arches clean.
Use Autoglym bumper protect to keep the black plastic black. Do it soon before it fades.
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14th Sep 2005 7:32 pm |
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