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TonyH
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire
Posts: 211

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3
Paintwork protection

Why pay around £300 for a paintwork protection treatment by way of your LR dealer. I have now used "Toughseal" from Splash Products on two of my Disco's and it really does do what it say's on the bottle, for a fraction of the dealers price. This two-part acrylic system takes about half a day to apply (very easy, the pre-treatment and the PTFE sealant are both just like a creamy polish) and if you do not cost in your own labour you pay around £55 and of course you know that the job has been done properly. I have just completed treating my new Disco3 today but after applying it to my previous Disco it did not need repolishing over the 5 years I owned it and 108k miles driven.
p.s. I have no connection with the manufacturer, I just want to let you know that its a good system.
 *Disco3 7-seat Auto
March 2006
Zermatt silver
*Disco TD5 GS Manual
2001
Epson Green
108,000 miles without a single problem
*Disco TD200 Manual
1993
Bonatti Grey
55,000 trouble-free miles
*Various company cars, no comparison 


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Post #466569th Mar 2006 8:22 pm
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SN
 


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Yes.... Confused I am beginning to wonder whether I should have spent the cash I gave to GS for Supacare, I should have bought some side rubbing strips.... Confused
 Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)   
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Husky
 


Member Since: 29 Jan 2006
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Australia 

I will have to see if I can get it here in Australia or via Ebay as it sounds pretty good. Thanks for the info Smile
  
Post #4684410th Mar 2006 8:24 pm
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joness7
 


Member Since: 09 Feb 2006
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Re: Paintwork protection

TonyH wrote:
I have just completed treating my new Disco3 today ....


TonyH

What's your opinion of doing the roof?

I'm interested in doing a similar sort of treatment, but can't decide if it's necessary or even feasable to do all the roof!! Hoever, if I don't, am I going to end up with different coloured panels??

Cheers
Steve J
  
Post #4685310th Mar 2006 9:59 pm
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BrianX
 


Member Since: 11 Dec 2005
Location: Bolton UK - it may be 'grim up north' but at least you get gravy on yer' chips.
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Hi Tony
What should we be looking for? The only toughseal stuff I can find on ebay is for alloy wheels, and since this claims that it should be reapplied every 3 months, it's no better than anything else on the market claiming to protect stuff!
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John O
 


Member Since: 10 Mar 2006
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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Brian,

I haven't used the stuff myself(yet), but info available at
http://www.toughseal.co.uk/

John
  
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TonyH
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Hi Steve

Can't understand why you are questioning the value of treating the roof section, unless you are refering to an alpine roof. It is particularly important to protect the painted roof area as it is subject to potential damage from sun, acid rain and all the other nasties that fall from the heavens. Incidentally, the roof is probably the easist bit to do, so long as you have a stepladder.

Toughseal does not affect the apparent colour of the paintwork and apart from the extra glossy finish and improved water run-off, treated and untreated panels will be the same colour.

Hope this helps
 *Disco3 7-seat Auto
March 2006
Zermatt silver
*Disco TD5 GS Manual
2001
Epson Green
108,000 miles without a single problem
*Disco TD200 Manual
1993
Bonatti Grey
55,000 trouble-free miles
*Various company cars, no comparison 


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TonyH
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
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Hi BrianX

Try www.toughseal.co.uk I dealt with their Welshpool office (just down the road from you) and ordered by phone, was delivered in two days. They are very helpful and because I mentioned that I was applying it to a big 4x4 they supplied me with an extra bottle of the acrylic sealant f.o.c. however one bottle is plenty enough for a Disco3.
 *Disco3 7-seat Auto
March 2006
Zermatt silver
*Disco TD5 GS Manual
2001
Epson Green
108,000 miles without a single problem
*Disco TD200 Manual
1993
Bonatti Grey
55,000 trouble-free miles
*Various company cars, no comparison 
 
Post #4698711th Mar 2006 8:39 pm
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eurochem
 


Member Since: 24 Mar 2006
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Hey you guys the cheque is in the post Smile)) Only joking, glad to hear that you like our Toughseal system.

You can get Toughseal also in Australia via our office in Melbourne or http://www.toughseal.com.au

If you need any help whatsoever please call me direct and I will try and help.

Stuart

PS. I did not approach this forum to sell any products at all, that would be bad taste I think.
  
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JLMARTIN
 


Member Since: 03 Mar 2006
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Eurochem,

Is it hard to apply? How long does it take? How can I get in Spain?

Thanks
 JL Martin
2006 TDV6 HSE Tonga Green/Alpaca (used to be LRTuned) 
 
Post #4993525th Mar 2006 8:36 am
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TonyH
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
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Hi Juan Luis Martin

Yes, I have contacted Toughseal who confirm that the Toughseal product is available to Spain, all you have to do is contact them by email at support@eurochem.co.uk and they will then advise you how to place your order. The product is very easy to apply as I said in my previous posting, all done before the afternoon siesta.

Regards
TonyH
 *Disco3 7-seat Auto
March 2006
Zermatt silver
*Disco TD5 GS Manual
2001
Epson Green
108,000 miles without a single problem
*Disco TD200 Manual
1993
Bonatti Grey
55,000 trouble-free miles
*Various company cars, no comparison 
 
Post #4993925th Mar 2006 9:03 am
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JLMARTIN
 


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Thanks, I´ll write to them.

What did you use to apply it? Any special fabric?
 JL Martin
2006 TDV6 HSE Tonga Green/Alpaca (used to be LRTuned) 
 
Post #4994025th Mar 2006 9:07 am
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JLMARTIN
 


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One last thing, What is the exact name of the package I should order (they seem to have various different products and it seems you used two).

Thanks again!
 JL Martin
2006 TDV6 HSE Tonga Green/Alpaca (used to be LRTuned) 
 
Post #4994225th Mar 2006 9:12 am
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TonyH
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
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Hi Juan Luis

When you place an order for Toughseal you will receive the system consisting of a "pre-treatment" that cleans and prepares the surface. This is followed by applying two coats of the PTFE sealant. There are also other aftercare products included in the pack. You do not have to specify exactly what you need, the complete treatment, together with instructions is supplied.

One thing I forgot to mention is that you should not apply the sealant in full hot sun, better to do it in the shade.

If you need any further info, you can email me direct. The photo of both cars in my gallery have been treated with Toughseal. The TD5 was done 5 years ago and was still in top condition when I sold it.

TonyH
 *Disco3 7-seat Auto
March 2006
Zermatt silver
*Disco TD5 GS Manual
2001
Epson Green
108,000 miles without a single problem
*Disco TD200 Manual
1993
Bonatti Grey
55,000 trouble-free miles
*Various company cars, no comparison 
 
Post #4994625th Mar 2006 9:28 am
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JLMARTIN
 


Member Since: 03 Mar 2006
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Tony,

Thanks for your reply. I just e-mailed them. Will let you know how it works out.
 JL Martin
2006 TDV6 HSE Tonga Green/Alpaca (used to be LRTuned) 
 
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