Clean or not

onthehoof

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Cambs
Got a Leyland to put in vintage auction, been used by us for many years so in ex-farm condition with usual oil and dirt around engine and backend.
Is it best to leave as is or pressure wash it clean, sometimes more original condition seems to sell better.
 

TheTallGuy

Member
Location
Cambridgeshire
Pressure washing might damage gaskets/seals or highlight any leaks. You also run the risk of knocking paint off & once that starts it never stops. Obviously if it is caked in muck it needs a gentle clean up though.
 

onthehoof

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Cambs
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Drillman

Member
Mixed Farmer
wash it, i can't see thru clarts and it puts me off, a lot of other folks are the same.

Presentation is everything. I wouldn't start trying to tart it up but a good clean inside and out will do no harm imo.
 

Mur Huwcun

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
North West Wales
Wash the body work, cab, tyres and wheels. Polish the glass and the bonnet and give it a good clean inside. Leave the chassis as it is really, or if must just wash away the worst of the dirt.
 

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