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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897   
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Did he say how much he'd used?
15 to 20 litres would be right for a proper 'non-drip' job. If he's used that much or less, it means it's not gone into the right places. |
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31st Oct 2010 6:25pm |
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| mega Member Since: 23 Oct 2010 Location: notts Posts: 33 
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yes he said 25 ltrs but he has also mist above the fuel tank and a few other places it looks a right mess.
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31st Oct 2010 6:36pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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Mega,
Hopefully you didn't pay him! If you didn't take it somewhere reputable like Rustmaster where they'll strip it off and do a proper job! If you did pay him print off the details from the Rustmaster site and dependant on how much you paid tell him that you expect the same/ similar standard of workmanship! Once dry the waxoyl (if that is indeed the brand he used) will harden and hopefully if applied on a clean truck will not drop off! Good luck! By the way welcome to the site!  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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31st Oct 2010 8:29pm |
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| mega Member Since: 23 Oct 2010 Location: notts Posts: 33
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k9f I paid him and set off home it was the next day before I looked at the car ,it was done by a very well known but a young lad who works there did most of the work on mine. They run a very good add and thats about it. Thanks for your advice .
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1st Nov 2010 8:45pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Mega,
You're welcome! It sounds like they may well have a good reputation that they may well wish to retain! Go back and speak to the manager and tell him how disappointed you are and what he intends to do about it! Take a copy of this thread with you and if he gets arsey tell him you're an active member of a popular Land Rover forum and are possibly prepared to name and shame! If they're any good they'll sort it! Good luck! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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1st Nov 2010 8:52pm |
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| mega Member Since: 23 Oct 2010 Location: notts Posts: 33
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K9F, your right in what you say but Ive finshed the job myself and I think the firm I used dont know what a good job looks like , before I went there the car was clean inside and out but after well.
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1st Nov 2010 9:08pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Going rate for a 'reputable' company varies approximately between £350 - £450 I think you get what you pay for, I always make sure I do?
If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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1st Nov 2010 10:16pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 
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can anyone recommend a Waxoyl place in West Kent or surrounding area?
My 90 will be a year old in Jan and i thought i would get it Waxoyl'd after it's 1st birthday! BM52 |
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1st Nov 2010 10:54pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897
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Would have been best done when new.
Bob Pilbeam in Hailsham (East Sussex) did mine. |
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1st Nov 2010 11:06pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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http://www.rustmaster.co.uk/?gclid=CMDR-q7IgaUCFVH-2Aod-ypvOA
Read through this thread especially page 1 there are links to photographs of the process being carried out. There are several recommended places but you will have to do a little travelling from where you are! I travelled from Bournemouth to these people due primarily to the excellent recommendations from previous customers. Made a day of it! Fantastic end result backed up by a five year warranty and free re-inspection and touch up if needed. Discount for forum members too! Not the cheapest but the best in my opinion for what it's worth! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd Nov 2010 7:06am |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2424  
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To access the front bulkhead is via not-used wipers studs? Puma 110" SW
............................................................. Earth first. Other planets later |
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2nd Nov 2010 9:01am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Hi MK, They did I believe remove mine and they use a finer 'misting wax' and a lance that 'atomises the wax and fills the void with a mist that stick and covers everything! They also used the same principle on the doors that prevent the necessity of door card removal. Whole process takes between four to five hours. Cleaned the overspray off for me as well!
That goes without saying, but anytime is better than none at all. My truck was 14 months old when I had mine done. It 'goes against the grain' spending so much when it does nothing to change/enhance the look of your Land Rover, especially when you have a 'bling wishlist' the length of the M5/M6!  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd Nov 2010 10:26am |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
Have any of the scottish members had their landy waxoyled locally? Basically looking for my landy to get done and looking for a recommendation. Though rustmaster in knutsford is not that far to go, especially with the positive feedback on here. Any feedback appreciated.
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4th Nov 2010 10:56am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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I agree with that, generally speaking, though that's not to say that you can get a great job for less money from an equally reputable firm. if you do your research carefully you then just make a judgement. I used the guys near me because I trust them far far more than any dealer or other third party to work on my vehicle. they apply waxoyl to landrovers on a weekly basis, and have no issues. The job done on mine is excellent for example. |
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4th Nov 2010 1:04pm |
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