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Roger1 · 28th June 2007, 00:42

I think it looks great Pete, although I too wondered about the use of red T Cut, which I recall as being an abrasive most suitable for older chalky paint finishes (are we talking about the same thing?). The result though is beautiful. One of my cars is the same colour, and now I'm jealous! Too cold outside to be polishing today though, even if I wasn't working.

Pete · 28th June 2007, 11:10

It's the mutts danglies now Roger, very pleased with it. The chalky reference I made was with the polish not the paint - I tend to find Autoglym does dust up a bit too much for me, although it wipes off with an ant-static mop easily enough. Bet there is a way round this though!

Think I'll do the roof panel this weekend. Big section so will need a bit of time and care. Might even wash the Omega as well, which will be twice in two weeks! :SHOCKED:

Roverama · 28th June 2007, 15:51

The boot lid looks great Pete, I was just wondering if you have ever removed the rear light lenses.
I did at the weekend !
There is a rain channel running around them that fills up with gunge, gives you a nice feeling cleaning them up and putting it all back together again !
(Or maybe thats just me)

Steve

Pete · 28th June 2007, 16:56

I took them out when i first had the car. I was only supposed to be changing a bulb and sort of got carried away!

Roverama · 29th June 2007, 14:09

Another area I have always wanted to get to grips with is the chrome strip that runs the full length of the sill.
I'll bet there is a load of crud washed behind there over the years.
Does anyone know how to remove them without causing any damage ?

Steve

Mel75 · 30th June 2007, 10:00

Dont know if it can only be done on new cars, i had the Diamond treatment on mine when new a year ago never needs polishing and a year on when washed still comes up in showroom condition its also guaranteed for six years

Mel75

Jules · 4th July 2007, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Roverama

Another area I have always wanted to get to grips with is the chrome strip that runs the full length of the sill.
I'll bet there is a load of crud washed behind there over the years.
Does anyone know how to remove them without causing any damage ?

Steve

If removing the door chrome trims are anything to go by, then the plastic clips usually break off in the process and are over £1.00 each plus the dreaded Vodka And Tonic !

28th June 2007, 11:10	#12
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	It's the mutts danglies now Roger, very pleased with it. The chalky reference I made was with the polish not the paint - I tend to find Autoglym does dust up a bit too much for me, although it wipes off with an ant-static mop easily enough. Bet there is a way round this though! Think I'll do the roof panel this weekend. Big section so will need a bit of time and care. Might even wash the Omega as well, which will be twice in two weeks! :SHOCKED: __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

28th June 2007, 16:56	#14
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	I took them out when i first had the car. I was only supposed to be changing a bulb and sort of got carried away! __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

28th June 2007, 00:42	#11
Roger1 Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.5 Tourer; 2022 MG HS; 2021 MG ZST Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rangiora Posts: 438 Thanks: 42 Thanked 18 Times in 7 Posts	I think it looks great Pete, although I too wondered about the use of red T Cut, which I recall as being an abrasive most suitable for older chalky paint finishes (are we talking about the same thing?). The result though is beautiful. One of my cars is the same colour, and now I'm jealous! Too cold outside to be polishing today though, even if I wasn't working.

28th June 2007, 15:51	#13
Roverama Last chance saloon SAAB 900S Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	The boot lid looks great Pete, I was just wondering if you have ever removed the rear light lenses. I did at the weekend ! There is a rain channel running around them that fills up with gunge, gives you a nice feeling cleaning them up and putting it all back together again ! (Or maybe thats just me) Steve

29th June 2007, 14:09	#15
Roverama Last chance saloon SAAB 900S Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Another area I have always wanted to get to grips with is the chrome strip that runs the full length of the sill. I'll bet there is a load of crud washed behind there over the years. Does anyone know how to remove them without causing any damage ? Steve

30th June 2007, 10:00	#16
Mel75 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dont know if it can only be done on new cars, i had the Diamond treatment on mine when new a year ago never needs polishing and a year on when washed still comes up in showroom condition its also guaranteed for six years Mel75