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Quick pics of my 4.8....

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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by AW8 » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:04 am

[quote=""CondorX5""][quote=""AW8""]Superb car & hopefully one that will kep you happy for a while.

Is the P38 finally going then ?[/quote]

I've finally got around to putting the cherished plate on retention, got the paperwork back and ordered and received new plates for it.....so I can't think of many reasons why I should still keep it!! As my contract in the South East is drawing to a close its going to get very full up the driveway....and thats really the deciding factor!!! I've started putting an ad together between everything else I have to do, and I've got some decent pics, so in a week or so....... :roll:[/quote]

I'm sure it will pain you to part but it makes sense.
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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by phill » Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:43 pm

Jumping on this thread what would people recommend for the treatment of the exclusive nappa leather. I have tried Autoglym with so so results
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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by phill » Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:11 pm

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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by pvr » Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:11 pm

I have dedicated leather conditioner from http://www.protechleiden.nl/?gclid=CLKv ... lAodvCi-_g . Not sure you can get it here though, but it leaves a lovely dull finish on my nappa in the M.
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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by Pewters » Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:51 pm

Try Gliptone mate.............not used it myself yet but hihglt rated on detailing world ;)
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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by bigshout » Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:39 am

I've used Gliptone on my old car and its great stuff. The bottle went missing last year so needed a new cleaner. I would recommend Gliptone but if you would like a alternative which is on par for this cleaning and moisturising properties then have a look at "Simoniz Leather Care Cream". I bought mine in Halfords but noticed it in Tescos recently also.

Here is a link to reviews on the product. I have used this on both of my Exclusive nappa X5's and this product taken the grime off and made the leather really soft again.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/p ... cream.html
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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by Turks » Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:19 am

I really hope that isn't pictured in your car with the leather like that :D

I have also heard good reports from another forum of the Gliptone. Try and have a search on Google or suppliers on Detailing World for good prices.


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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by mogsyman » Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:37 am

Nice car ;)

Will be interesting to hear your views on the gearbox. Mine used to be clunky between 4th and 5th and drive me bonkers!

Other than that a great car, even after 35000 or so miles in a year :cry: and a huge petrol bill (not to mention my relationship with the local Shell garage!) I was fond of the car.

I've got pics somewhere I'll post when I get a chance.
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Re: Quick pics of my 4.8....

Post by mogsyman » Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:13 am

It's been gone three years now (blimey how time goes by!)

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