State of the roads with bad weather

75driver · 26th November 2016, 16:38

This year, for a change, I have tried to keep my cars clean.😳
But after 1 week of commute to work, the car looks like this....😱

Not usually too much of a problem, but last night, with the very bad fog we've been having in NI, coupled with dirty windows, I clipped something when entering the father in laws driveway. (It's awkward at the best of times, as its a tight turn dropping at a steep angle off the main road).
I though it was just the rear tyre, but when I got out for a good look this morning.....,

Not a happy camper..😡 but entirely my own fault.
Keep those windows clean folks.
It helps when you can see out of them.😢

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LotusLC · 26th November 2016, 16:49

Blimey that is a dirty car

. Very difficult to keep them clean but i try and wash mine twice a week ...
Shame you creased the sill, a lot of our cars seem to get this problem and both mine have creases, covered up with side skirts now tho

Mickyboy · 26th November 2016, 21:07

Sorry to hear of the damage to your car but a bit of filler in there Sean, and it will be fine , but don't leave it to long or corrosion might set in. Specially with the bad winters we get and all the salt/Grit that gets chucked down on the roads
Kind regards Mick

Ravinder · 26th November 2016, 23:07

Can the dent not be pulled out?

75driver · 27th November 2016, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Can the dent not be pulled out?

Not sure Rav, but I hope so.

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Originally Posted by Mickyboy

Sorry to hear of the damage to your car but a bit of filler in there Sean, and it will be fine , but don't leave it to long or corrosion might set in. Specially with the bad winters we get and all the salt/Grit that gets chucked down on the roads.

Not sure when I'll be able to get someone to look at it Mick, so I've smeared on Vaseline in the meantime.
I know it'll attract the dirt, but that'll be no different than before..😁

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Plezier · 29th November 2016, 03:08

Sorry to hear about the damage ...................................... however had to laugh about the "dirty" car ........................................... you see around here the car looks like that after one or two trips not a weeks worth in fact the other week had to jet wash her off only two days after being properly washed to remove several inches of mud due tot eh state of the roads. Farmers not even bothering to try and clear the mud they left. It is common to see the road way covered in an inch plus of mud and it is only a matter of time before the muddy roads claim thier victims. Of course it will not the the farmers fault .............................. oh No!

Nick Greg · 29th November 2016, 07:43

I had a dent like that and had it pulled out but first local bodyshop couldn't pull it out as his equipment was not heavy duty enough. However 2nd one did. Cost me £250 though although the dent was longer than this one.

7T5 · 29th November 2016, 09:55

Bodyshop should pull that out, seen worse pulled out.

If you car is waxed i pop to the jetwash mid week for a quick clean. Some fast foam in a pump sprayer and a jetwash off get a good amount of the muck off.

http://angelwax.co.uk/product/fastfo...ling-snowfoam/

75driver · 29th November 2016, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Plezier

Sorry to hear about the damage ...................................... however had to laugh about the "dirty" car ........................................... you see around here the car looks like that after one or two trips not a weeks worth in fact the other week had to jet wash her off only two days after being properly washed to remove several inches of mud due tot eh state of the roads. Farmers not even bothering to try and clear the mud they left. It is common to see the road way covered in an inch plus of mud and it is only a matter of time before the muddy roads claim thier victims. Of course it will not the the farmers fault .............................. oh No!

Yep, it's a pain in the orifice.
I only do about 2 miles of "farmers road", and then another 88 of normal A road, to get to work.
Mine was washed, polished & waxed about a week before that photo.😡
I'm putting it down to salt on the roads (for which I'm grateful).👍
I have only just put the saloon back in action, as I try to keep the rwd Merc off the roads over winter.
As for washing bi-weekly....😂😂😂....I go to work in the dark, I come home in the dark. 🤔

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Mason6 · 30th November 2016, 06:38

Thought someone had taken a photo of mine till I saw the VRM

Mine is defo going to be washed today come hell or high water with loads of foam involved

26th November 2016, 16:38	#1
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	State of the roads with bad weather This year, for a change, I have tried to keep my cars clean.😳 But after 1 week of commute to work, the car looks like this....😱 Not usually too much of a problem, but last night, with the very bad fog we've been having in NI, coupled with dirty windows, I clipped something when entering the father in laws driveway. (It's awkward at the best of times, as its a tight turn dropping at a steep angle off the main road). I though it was just the rear tyre, but when I got out for a good look this morning....., Not a happy camper..😡 but entirely my own fault. Keep those windows clean folks. It helps when you can see out of them.😢 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

26th November 2016, 16:49	#2
LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	Blimey that is a dirty car . Very difficult to keep them clean but i try and wash mine twice a week ... Shame you creased the sill, a lot of our cars seem to get this problem and both mine have creases, covered up with side skirts now tho __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

26th November 2016, 21:07	#3
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	Sorry to hear of the damage to your car but a bit of filler in there Sean, and it will be fine , but don't leave it to long or corrosion might set in. Specially with the bad winters we get and all the salt/Grit that gets chucked down on the roads Kind regards Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

26th November 2016, 23:07	#4
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Can the dent not be pulled out? __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

29th November 2016, 03:08	#6
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	Sorry to hear about the damage ...................................... however had to laugh about the "dirty" car ........................................... you see around here the car looks like that after one or two trips not a weeks worth in fact the other week had to jet wash her off only two days after being properly washed to remove several inches of mud due tot eh state of the roads. Farmers not even bothering to try and clear the mud they left. It is common to see the road way covered in an inch plus of mud and it is only a matter of time before the muddy roads claim thier victims. Of course it will not the the farmers fault .............................. oh No! __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

29th November 2016, 07:43	#7
Nick Greg Posted a thing or two Honda Insight Hybrid Join Date: May 2015 Location: Brighouse Posts: 1,157 Thanks: 691 Thanked 424 Times in 280 Posts	I had a dent like that and had it pulled out but first local bodyshop couldn't pull it out as his equipment was not heavy duty enough. However 2nd one did. Cost me £250 though although the dent was longer than this one.

29th November 2016, 09:55	#8
7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	Bodyshop should pull that out, seen worse pulled out. If you car is waxed i pop to the jetwash mid week for a quick clean. Some fast foam in a pump sprayer and a jetwash off get a good amount of the muck off. http://angelwax.co.uk/product/fastfo...ling-snowfoam/

30th November 2016, 06:38	#10
Mason6 Loves to post V6 Classic SE Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 355 Thanks: 472 Thanked 137 Times in 79 Posts	Thought someone had taken a photo of mine till I saw the VRM Mine is defo going to be washed today come hell or high water with loads of foam involved __________________ Regards, Martyn *Rover 75 Contemporary SE CDTI in Starlight Silver which was the 49th out of 849 produced*