Range Rover white leather care?

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Bob Post

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Germany and they seem to love to detail their cars quite a bit. (Land of Klasse) It rains so much there that I was surprised at the amount of time they put into it. Went to England last year and they seem to like to clean their cars also, but not as much as the Germans. I would hate to live in an area that rains so much, as soon as you detail the ride it rains!! I also thought the Japanese loved to detail also, while in Okinawa the kids would be detailing their rides downtown before going out to party.
 
I'm a member of this forum since November 2001 and from that period I'm looking for the right stuff.

In December I went to a big car-care center.I asked the salesman for products to clean and protect my car.He came back and gave me a bottle of TW polish.

I said "thanks , that's good for starters but what would you use to protect the car"

He replyed:"is there something else?"

At that point I left the store.



The next five(5!!!) stores gave me the same story...

The only word people are using here is :simonising.



So,Belgium is to be informed about shine and protection.There are enough carwashes and people are trying to keep their cars clean , but waxing is rearly heard off.My neihgbours allready told me I'm crazy,'cause when I wash my car,I first clean my wheels and tires with a brush,then soak the car , then wash it ,then hose it down and at last dry it with chamois.

They take a bucket of water a sponge and wash (1 bucket for 1 car)and dry it (most of the time not rinsing...).



I've found TW in a super big mall,and today I've mailed to Meguiars.In an other thread someone replyed that using any wax was better then no wax at all,so that's what Im doing.



a long way to go, but working on it!
 
They are everywhere! A member who posts here occasionally is from Turkey. He amazed the dealership when they realized he cleaned and polished the "underside" of his car!

I have a good "web pal" in Poland that is a true fanatic just like me. His highly detailed cars include a classic Mercedes Benz, a VW van and a Volga!

<strong class='bbc'>A detailers home is where the heart (or polishing hand) is![/b]
 
Have spent over the years, some fine times in Belgium. Mostly Antwerp and Gent.(Ford projects.



Love Lambic beers.



I have noticed the same thing, they don't really get to carried away as a rule.



Same in a lot of European countries.



Throw some water at it, take an old shirt, (removal of buttons is optional) and swirl it around, throw some more water, and if in a good mood, take another old shirt and sorta dry off some of it. Windows, maybe the hood.



Ketch

:eek:
 
My impression of UK citizens is that as a whole, they really don't care too much for detailing. Of course there are exceptions to this, namely Jason, who owns a beautiful Ferrari.
 
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Love Lambic beers.

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Amen to that!
 
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE !!!



Well detailing has to do with culture and climate I guess. I imagine Britains climate and gas prices has alot to do with it not being as big as the U.S.A scene. What I do like about Britain is the music scene, they probably spend more time indoors so thats probably why its bigger there, and the awsome HI FI kit that comes out from there.

Australia has a big car show scene everywhere you go :) Only a small % of them would have a clue about Synthetics though, its all wax wax wax down under.
 
I've got relatives in Brussels and had stayed with them for a month-long vacation. I remember the narrow, but tall houses and T-I-N-Y garages some people had. I distinctly remember the lack of space in my relatives' neighborhood and saw people washing their cars by running back and forth into the house with a small bucket, then splashing it on a panel, running back in, then repeating... Later, paper towels were the main drying method. *gulp* :eek:
 
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I'm amazed: Belgium must be the smallest country aboard and you know where it is!!!

Some of you even have been here!!!:up :up :up



Well, I can't let you down : if you are ever here again ,look for a British Grace Green Mazda Shiny MPV, it 'll be probably me!



;) :)
 
Hey Hey Belgium !! I remember a wicked afternoon in Brussels. Duvel Ale and another that wiped me out - I can't remember the name but it was dark and made by Monks. Of Course you have the best Chocolate in the world as well. I had a lot of one called something D'Or ..... perfection in the mouth!! (However, I will always take Guinness over your attempts to get a perfect brew! lol lol !!)



Back to the topic here! I'm in Ireland (you probably guessed by the Guinness jibe) and I think people are put off by the weather. I have a really hard time convincing them to have their car Valeted as well. The car is dirty again after a day in winter and most are unaware of the value of protection. Its bleak, windy, wet and miserable at the moment, so I'm working on some advertising. (yep, I'm just taking a little break right now!!)



I think I'm the only one in this country who cares enough about car appearance to actually research the area and get a little knowledge. Its to my advantage though as the other companies here are mostly butchers to paintwork!



ZV mentioned that Germany is the land of Klasse - is it manufactured there?



:)



Brian
 
Hi TID members. I have a full detail coming up in the near future where one of the things that the client has mentioned is that the white leather seats are pretty dirty. He has tried some leather conditioner and gave up. I have had pretty good luck cleaning leather seats with a mild APC such as Poorboy's mixed at around 20 to 1 and then conditioned with PB leather stuff. However the client describes the leather in this Range Rover as being very soft with a natural leather feel and not coated. It is a 2006 model.

I am thinking maybe go with Leatherique's combo on this one or lexol's combo. Any of you members do many of these Range Rovers and care to chime in with some suggestions as to what would be best to use or any special needs or attributes of this particular type of leather?

Thanks in advance, TD
 
Did you look in the owners Manuel.Sometimes there are parts in the owners Manuel for leather care. With my uncles Denail the leather is not coated and dose not need a conditioner just a wipe down with a damp MF
 
Audiguru said:
Did you look in the owners Manuel.Sometimes there are parts in the owners Manuel for leather care. With my uncles Denail the leather is not coated and dose not need a conditioner just a wipe down with a damp MF
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I am heading over there Saturday to quote the work on his Rover and his Z06 so I will ask if he has the owner's manual. Thanks for the tip.
 
Tuscarora Dave said:
Hi TID members. I have a full detail coming up in the near future where one of the things that the client has mentioned is that the white leather seats are pretty dirty. He has tried some leather conditioner and gave up. I have had pretty good luck cleaning leather seats with a mild APC such as Poorboy's mixed at around 20 to 1 and then conditioned with PB leather stuff. However the client describes the leather in this Range Rover as being very soft with a natural leather feel and not coated. It is a 2006 model.

Can't condition untill you clean. Thats where he failed

Yes, a mild APC mix will work beautifully on this RR. The leather looks uncoated, but in fact it is


I am thinking maybe go with Leatherique's combo on this one or lexol's combo. Any of you members do many of these Range Rovers and care to chime in with some suggestions as to what would be best to use or any special needs or attributes of this particular type of leather?

Thanks in advance, TD
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Lexols Conditioner is one of my all time favorites. There cleaner on the other hand is damn near worthless. Use the APC method for cleaning, then condition with Lexol. You will be a hero. I promise :wink:
 
I have seen many great write-ups on Leatherique. There have been some truly great results that have been doccumented here on TID. I wish I was more familiar with the leather that you are dealing with.
 
BTW Flash,
I used the Lexol Cleaner and conditioner on an Audi Q7, and had great results with the cleaner. Maybe, it is a different type of leather then the leather you used it on. Just sayin'
 
bmw5541 said:
BTW Flash,
I used the Lexol Cleaner and conditioner on an Audi Q7, and had great results with the cleaner. Maybe, it is a different type of leather then the leather you used it on. Just sayin'
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was the cleaner thick and gooey? Every bottle I've had has been like that and it takes forever to clean. I almost never use that stuff anymore.
 
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