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JSaxton



Member Since: 16 Dec 2017
Location: Nottinghamshire
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England 
Quick wash, cut, polish and wax! Now ready for the summerđź‘
After being covered in all the winter roads dirt and grime it is about time for a clean!


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Post #767396 7th Apr 2019 12:51pm
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apachecow



Member Since: 12 Apr 2016
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Posts: 59
1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rutland Red
I'm so glad you are talking about the car and not your missus! Rolling with laughter
Post #767399 7th Apr 2019 1:25pm
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Adam17



Member Since: 15 May 2018
Location: Within Bedfordshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
I gave mine a 5 hour wash & polish a few weeks ago now, and typically a day after, the heavens opened and lashed down dirtiness all over my Duchess!


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Adam

Loving The Duchess
The Defender 110 TD5 XS

My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html
Post #767411 7th Apr 2019 2:06pm
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williamthedog



Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441
2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
^^^ Not knocking you, but how do you spend 5hours cleaning your defender?The most time I've spent cleaning mine is around a hour and a half. Whistle
Post #767426 7th Apr 2019 3:06pm
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Adam17



Member Since: 15 May 2018
Location: Within Bedfordshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
I do a 3 part wash...
Jet wash down to loosen/remove dirt, then I pressure wash with soap foam, I then sponge down all surfaces to remove further dirt/marks, I then pressure wash down with a wax wash. I then dry with microfiber cloths. This particular day I T-Cut the truck, that took the longest, about 3.5-4 hours.
After the winter I gave it a chassis wash, which was extra time also.

My usual wash time is probably 1.30-2 hours... I don't rush. Very Happy

My truck also has considerably more surface area than yours (in the profile pic) Very Happy & my pops always told me, 'if your going to do something, its worth doing well'!

It only has a wash about 4 times a year, unless I get it particularly dirty.. So I don't mind spending time on it. Mr. Green Regards
Adam

Loving The Duchess
The Defender 110 TD5 XS

My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html
Post #767427 7th Apr 2019 3:15pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
5 hrs....I have hardly started by then Rolling with laughter I can spend 12 hours doing a detailed clean on my. Total relaxation to me, no noise no radio on my own....bliss Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #767482 7th Apr 2019 7:36pm
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Zed



Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Legend.
Post #767488 7th Apr 2019 7:58pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Some may say sad Rolling with laughter but I find it very therapeutic and satisfying to be honest. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #767500 7th Apr 2019 8:37pm
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Zed



Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3312
United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
I wish I had the time and patience. Polished Defenders look great.

Think I'm going to treat myself and pay for a proper machine polish and detail soon. Even though it will be covered in mud in a matter of days.
Post #767501 7th Apr 2019 8:45pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4795
United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
A decent wax and polish not only keeps the paintwork in good condition but also makes cleaning a lot quicker and easier. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #767502 7th Apr 2019 8:47pm
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ericvv



Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Sulisuli wrote:
Some may say sad Rolling with laughter but I find it very therapeutic and satisfying to be honest.


It’s even more therapeutic to take a very fine artist paint brush and carefully apply ACF50 to the foam strips all around the truck between windshield and bulkhead, and upper and lower side/rear body parts. Whistle
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o
https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I
https://vimeo.com/201482507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw
Post #767506 7th Apr 2019 8:57pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
My type of therapy Ericv Rolling with laughter 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #767511 7th Apr 2019 9:05pm
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DAZ110



Member Since: 06 Dec 2007
Location: East Sussex
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
Might be therapeutic but it bugs me that it will soon be covered in mud again in no time at all. Big Cry
Post #767529 7th Apr 2019 10:10pm
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Roy5695



Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver
Then you just start again Daz. You know this... Whistle 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

Instagram - @r22oyp

Roy
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L110CDL



Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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Sulisuli wrote:
5 hrs....I have hardly started by then Rolling with laughter I can spend 12 hours doing a detailed clean on my. Total relaxation to me, no noise no radio on my own....bliss Thumbs Up


Spot on there Simon, agree with you 100% Cool 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
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