Recent content by srschick

when does this sale end?

Thanks all! I think I might try the Griots detailer.

Well, like i said, I’ve been using PB QD+ and been quite happy with the results. Something that takes daily residue off, goes on/off relatively easy, leaves a good shine (with a good proper base) I may just actually stick with PB...

finally used up the last of a large quantity of PB QD+. What's the latest decent QD spray? Or is PB QD+ still a good option. And what do you recommend for a good MF cloth for the QD spray?

have you tried using a power washer first? usually works for me. I go to the local self wash, use the pre-soak, then high pressure spray. gets most if not all of the big dirt off.

thanks for posting this, give me inspiration as I get ready to tackle my Java Black LR3. One thing to ask, I noticed you didn't mask the numerous body contours/edges that the Land Rover vehicles have. did you have any problems using the machine over these? How would you rate the paint...

I usually do my first pass of window cleaning with a large crinkled up wad of newspaper. I remember hearing somewhere that the "roughness" of it works good at getting crud and contaminants off the glass, kind of like a polish. I really don't know the validity of that, but it's always worked...

The worst thing, about owning *any* car here in the midwest (St. Louis) is keeping the pollen off the... everything.

hehe. maybe keep it clean and nice looking. From what I've learned, "maintaining" a Land Rover is another subject altogether...

Just bought a 2009 LR3, Java Black. My first black ride. Being previously used as a grocery getter/mall hopper, the previous owner probably took this thing through the automated washes, as shown by the amount of swirls in the paint. I've always been pretty anal about upkeep on my cars, but a...