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itguy

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Melton Mowbray, UK
Posts: 113

2006 Range Rover Td6 Vogue Auto Cairns Blue

Mer? Seriously? Last time I bought mer it was a white paste itself - surely its going to leave even more on it isn't it?

The lamp guards don't have a smooth finish either - more of a textured rough finish. I was wondering about taking them off and using back to black with a toothbrush maybe? FFRR TD6 06MY. Cairns Blue, Blue Hide. LR 7 Spoke 20" Wheels, S/C Grill and Vents. Privacy Glass and Side Steps

11th Dec 2009 9:15am

dan_uk_1984

Member Since: 12 Nov 2008
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Posts: 896

2003 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue Auto Buckingham Blue

itguy wrote:
Mer? Last time I bought mer it was a white paste itself

Thats why you want the Mer Bumper Gel, it's completely different to the Mer wax/polish which is crap. It has the consistency of runny hair gel. If you rub it in with a towel the fibres will get into the textured finish of the plastic, then turn the towel over and buff off. It lasts longer than most back to black products I've tried. I also have the plastic light guards, so know what a pain they can be.

You can also remove them and put them in the dishwasher if the wife will let you, that will remove all the grime and road grease etc, then you can just apply back to black via spay can.

11th Dec 2009 9:25am

itguy

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Melton Mowbray, UK
Posts: 113

gotcha

Sorry, it's early and I'm on holiday so brain not fully functional this early in the morning!! FFRR TD6 06MY. Cairns Blue, Blue Hide. LR 7 Spoke 20" Wheels, S/C Grill and Vents. Privacy Glass and Side Steps

11th Dec 2009 9:28am

RRUK

Member Since: 08 Jun 2007
Location: Melton Mowbray-ish
Posts: 2409

2008 Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE Auto Stornaway Grey

I put Meguiars Trim Detailer gel on my blackwork like the light guards and door mirrors.

Applied with a small round applicator sponge. THE INVENTOR OF THE TERM "FULL-FAT RANGE ROVER" : IT'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

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11th Dec 2009 2:12pm

paul_h_8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2010
Location: North East - England
Posts: 53

What do you experts reccomend for leather cleaning and protecting?

23rd Jun 2010 1:59pm

andrewb

Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2

2008 Range Rover TDV8 Vogue Auto Tonga Green

I've used Gliptone products - got great write-ups in other forums... especially good in a 'restoration' role.

Also heard that saddle soap and saddle leather feed are good - available from horsey places.
- I'd be keen to know if anyone has experience of using these?

23rd Jun 2010 2:37pm

EDWARD757

Member Since: 10 May 2007
Location: SOUTH COAST
Posts: 56

2007 Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE Auto Java Black

I have recently used the giptone cleaner and treatmet on our 5 series - cleaned but could spot little difference, although cloth was dirty after. The real difference was the lovely smell left in the car of leather - has faded mostly now (after 3 months) but I guess it is doing some good for the leather.
Kind regards,
Ed

23rd Jun 2010 3:49pm

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