Mark Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 If you do..........................................how and what with ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 If you do..........................................how and what with ????? With water :rofl: someone had to state the obvious :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Word of warning though, avoid using "truck wash detergents", on matt or semi-matt paint, it can permantly mark it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mark Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have heard of people using WD40 for a sort of "shine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 snowtracdave Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have heard of people using WD40 for a sort of "shine" yeah - quite a number of people do & it does give a pretty good finish but it doesn't really count as washing......:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have heard of people using WD40 for a sort of "shine" Mark, For years I used Duck oil to bring the colour up, as did a lot of other people at the time. I tried WD40 on a vehicle this year that has not had anything on the paint before, and I was quite impressed, not too much of a sheen, more like it was when freshly painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marmite!! Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 A quick rinse & a coat of WD40 but only when going to see the Queen :coffee: other than that the dirtier the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Willyslancs Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 We use car shampoo ,when its dry we use furniture polish , its not done our Jeep any harm (see pics in my album,was painted 18 years ago!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I used to have a customer with a Stalwart and he used Baby Oil all over the paintwork :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bodge Deep Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Oily rag... thats it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ArtistsRifles Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I used to have a customer with a Stalwart and he used Baby Oil all over the paintwork :-D ?????? What colour was it - DBG, IRR Green or Green and Black???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 ?????? What colour was it - DBG, IRR Green or Green and Black???? Gloss DBG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Whats wrong with good old fashioned diesel gets on the little blighters clothes when they dont ask permission to get in your motor.Wash once a year plain water Niels polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ArtistsRifles Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Gloss DBG Ah! As the esteemed young Catweazle says - we used to use diesel soaked rags to polish up the DBG vehicles we had. Only drawback was things like cab steps could get VERY slippery..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AndyFowler Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Repainted my pig this year IIR but just cleaned the barricade remover with diesel soaked rag as my Dad had used this method on lorries he drove in the R.A.F ! Came up like new ! Might not have to paint her as often now ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AlienFTM Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 At the Light Dragoons Association Weekend, I couldn't help but notice that all the vehicles, even though prepared for display, were grubby, just like they were when I served. But the Scorpion, provided by a civvy to complete the display (see clip on HMVF TV), shone like new. Actually I discovered last week that that particular Scorpion, 02 FD 21, is famous. Wor Lass asked if we could call in at Hobbycraft, so while she was mooching, as usual I had a wander round the train sets and plastic models. No intention of buying, just more interesting than her card. Having brought up the subject of the Aifix Command Post Set recently, I stumbled upon the Airfix RAF Airfield set, featuring, IIRC, a Land Rover, a Scorpion and a Harrier. Imagine my surprise when I realised the Scorpion depicted on the box was 02 FD 21. It then begged the question, did RAF Regiment use Army-registered Scorpions? I am sure somebody here has a formerly-Air Force-registered Spartan. Back on topic. My first season on Scorpion was the long, hot, dry summer of 76 on Salisbury Plain. We were embargoed from washing down to save water. The thickness of chalky dust that collected on a Scorpion was unfeasible, being an inch thick in most places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Poptopshed Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 We have used wd40 on the Militant and it works wonders on tired paint. Does tend to go streaky after its been rained on a few times. As for washing thats what rain is for! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bodger Baz Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 WD40 the paint work twice a year, and sometimes i clean the windscreen! Last year i went to the extremes of washing the mud off first!! Must admit though i do hoover the Jeep out before any long trip, cant stand dust and mud swirling up from the floor pan staright into my eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ooploo Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 we use normal car shampoo, then a light wipe down with a wax oily cloth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Windscreen. Lights and Number plates, ie stay legal. Very proud that my Dodge has genuine Somme and Ypres mud on it. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 john fox Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Windscreen. Lights and Number plates, ie stay legal. Very proud that my Dodge has genuine Somme and Ypres mud on it. :-D :police: just don't let that mud fall off on the road, that's an offence too if it causes an accident - just ask anyone leaving an off roading/ 4x4 centre who has not done a washdown :police: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I gaurd my mud very carefully!! Having umpteen tippers running mud through the place to a 'Council Community nature reserve' :pfrt: very much agree, wash wheels well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Degsy Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I gaurd my mud very carefully!! Having umpteen tippers running mud through the place to a 'Council Community nature reserve' :pfrt: very much agree, wash wheels well. Council trying to bury you in mud......hmmm....do you think they might be trying to tell you something:idea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Lord Burley Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I use standard car soap,and in the case of the Jeep.A rub over with some WD 40 on a bit of mutton cloth,after the wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony Pearson Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Ahh WD 40 good idea i have known people use oil and all sorts, i use Wax Oil great stuff keeps the rain off and water proof. keeps scuffs and scratchs down to a min and put a new coat on with a cloth and it looks like new paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chevpol Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 :shocked: you mean that when I get a mv I got to wash it? :sweat: Mark :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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