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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1364  
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Autoglym is crap as its water based so washes off to easy and doesn't last
i use valetpro, brush on. If you don;t like the idea or brushing it on, i found Auto Finesse's to be good too. This is my car sporting Valetpro Last edited by AJC on 23rd May 2016 2:53pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1364
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1364
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1364
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23rd May 2016 2:55pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4788 
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I read somewhere that the best tyre shine is carplan tyre silk. It's in a aerosol tin and apparently really good. I've never found where to buy it so stick with Maguires tyre gel
 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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23rd May 2016 3:18pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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Whilst I have no issues with keeping our beloved Defenders in mint condition, including polishing paintwork. I have to say 'blacking' tyres is a step too far for me! But each to their own, it's your vehicle
James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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23rd May 2016 3:41pm |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1364
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i do feel they look better for it, but it also condition the rubber and helps prevent cracking
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23rd May 2016 3:52pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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Oh don't go telling me things like that, you'll have me doing it next!!
 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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23rd May 2016 3:54pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2646 
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i don't like any brush on / wipe on as its a faff with the rugged profile
sprays are my fav, then i used some bilt hammer product after its dry to wipe over the lettering to bring it up white again... |
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23rd May 2016 4:00pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1869
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I admire your dedication, for me it's just too much keeping the letters white on the inside
 Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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23rd May 2016 4:55pm |
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| sgilmour Member Since: 21 Jul 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 232 
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I use Armor All tyre foam. Spray on and walk away. Tyres look great and protects them more importantly (reason I use it). Couldn't be easier.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0001OZH3...ref=plSrch |
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23rd May 2016 5:55pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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Careful Chaps
Until recently I liberally used just about every brand of tyre dressing - Autoglym, Tyre slik etc. I always thought they protected the rubber from UV and cracking, which was OK when I was going through two sets of tyres a year. Then I bought the Defender and as we know these tyres can last for years. After two years my original BFGs split at the sidewalls and so did their replacement Avons so I did a bit of research ( on the net of course - where else ?)
If I remember rightly tyres contain compounds which prevent cracking as part of their construction which are drawn to the surface in use. Most tyre dressings contain either solvents or silicones which either block this process or draw the compounds out too quickly. Two years of slapping this stuff on after every wash caused the above damage to the best of my knowledge. There are products out there which do not have this side effect. They mostly protect against UV and are rather costly. Can't remember brand names off the top of my head but they were primarily developed for use on boats whose plastics, rubber and vinyls have greater exposure to sunlight. Since I bought my current BFG KO2s I just use a stiff brush and household soap. They come out OK but I really miss that shiny black look. Not taking any chances though. By the way I don't do heavy towing and I'm utterly anal when it comes to accurate tyre pressure. There's tons of stuff on Google about this. As I've said if you change your tyres every year then its not a problem but I would like to get 5 years out of this set ! |
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23rd May 2016 6:46pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I have absolutely no idea, I get my tame mechanic to see to that sort of thing
 Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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23rd May 2016 8:46pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347 
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Mine just go a sort of reddish brown colour which I think is just road muck.
Interesting whay you say about the effect it had with the UV. I must admit today I did think of getting some to put on my spare tyre to protect it from the sun as I' can't seem to find a decent spare wheel cover which will go over a 265/75/16 without some logo platerd all over it facing the sky! Going on what you say sounds like it would be better for me to keep looking! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  |
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23rd May 2016 8:49pm |
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