Dirt Trap

[Rabbers]

Having detected a tiny hint of Spring in the air, I thought I would give the car an extra good wash preparatory to more thorough seasonal detailing when the

mood takes me, as it usually does sometime in April after changing back to Summer tyres.  Never having used the mechanical key for the boot or closely 

inspected the relative hole located to the left of the numberplate lights, I was taken aback (and somewhat embarrassed) at the sight of the thick layer of

accumulated grime coating the inside of  the aperture - so thick, in fact, that insertion of the key would have the effect of pushing dirt into the lock

mechanism.  I suspect I am not alone in neglecting this particular spot and would therefore suggest other RC owners take a look,  possibly arming

themselves beforehand with an old tooth-brush or cotton ear-buds or preferably both.                                                                  t

 

[cruisermark]

I Agree

I have an LS430 and have possible never used the key to open the boot and whilst replacing the boot struts I noticed the keyhole was covered in black crud (this was after a wash)

Another dirt trap on the 430 is the boot hinge area - there was a poole of black crud sitting there and it is impossible to clean.

Hopefully we will have some nice weather soon and can do a proper well overdue detail of our cars.

[J Henderson]

That area above the number plate is one of the places that I will agitate with a detailing brush whilst snow foam is dwelling on the car. Badges/emblems, parking sensors etc too as they won't necessarily get cleaned properly with just a wash mitt.