scratcher
27-08-2014, 18:47
Kicking the detail thread dump off with a Renault, as per Trevor's request ;)
I was asked by a client if I could make their newly purchased Clio look any glossier and add some much needed protection to the paint work.
I was told it was some kind of Clio Sport... Turned out it was number 38 of only 50 Silverstone GP Edition Clios made.
It has Cup suspension, big brakes, air-con, super cool seats and some special touches like a black roof, spoiler, wheels, stickers and badges dotted around to let you know it's a little bit special :)
So the car when I arrived on Sunday morning. Sliver always looks clean enough :laugh: (please excuse the dirty marks on the left of the photos. I need to take my lens to be cleaned)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07072_zpscbfb0237.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07072_zpscbfb0237.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07071_zps850d9a07.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07071_zps850d9a07.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07070_zps3d9731c2.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07070_zps3d9731c2.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07069_zps1a0b5df5.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07069_zps1a0b5df5.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07068_zps6518fe17.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07068_zps6518fe17.jpg.html)
As you can see, I had the ISO way too high on the camera this time :o
The car had a thorough dousing with Valet Pro Citrus Pre-wash. Window rubbers etc were treated to with Envy brushes and APC at 4:1.
The car was rinsed and then Washed with Chemical Guy's Citrus Wash & Gloss at a strong dilution to help take back any dealer prep.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07073_zpsdc153c0a.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07073_zpsdc153c0a.jpg.html)
I then pat dried the car, hit it with Tardis. There were quite a few tar spots but I got chatting and didn't take any photos.
Rinsed and went with Wolfs Decon Gel. The owner was extremely impressed with this stage.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/f23be2c0-e9b4-40c5-b824-78b683e62e64_zpsac6587d7.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/f23be2c0-e9b4-40c5-b824-78b683e62e64_zpsac6587d7.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07076_zps1415f828.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07076_zps1415f828.jpg.html)
Rinsed again and Clayed with Meguiar's clay.
Washed again, dried. Popped in the garage and taped up ready for polishing.
The owner only wanted a nice gloss and some good protection so I went for a nice refining set.
Checked over with various lights after an Eraser wipe down and it's now swirl free :agree:: one very happy owner.
I should've taken photos during the polishing stages but time (as always) was of the essence.
Protected with Menzerna Powerlock. It looked great but We then topped with a wax. Auto Finesse Temptation was chosen.
The tyres were dressed with Meg's Endurance.
Exhausts were wiped down.
Glass cleaned with Rain-X 2 in 1.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07077_zpse1391773.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07077_zpse1391773.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07078_zps59e09a35.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07078_zps59e09a35.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07083_zps90d805ba.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07083_zps90d805ba.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07084_zps666d6859.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07084_zps666d6859.jpg.html)
Taken outside for a few.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07085_zpsd7164df1.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07085_zpsd7164df1.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07086_zps6e051575.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07086_zps6e051575.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07087_zpsf4b9e418.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07087_zpsf4b9e418.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07090_zps4890c72c.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07090_zps4890c72c.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07088_zps308b0980.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07088_zps308b0980.jpg.html)
I know the photos are terrible on this one :ashamed: I have this car booked in for a full correction detail next month (driven too close to a hedge row!) so I will make sure to get better photos this time!
Thank a lot for reading. All comments welcome :)
I was asked by a client if I could make their newly purchased Clio look any glossier and add some much needed protection to the paint work.
I was told it was some kind of Clio Sport... Turned out it was number 38 of only 50 Silverstone GP Edition Clios made.
It has Cup suspension, big brakes, air-con, super cool seats and some special touches like a black roof, spoiler, wheels, stickers and badges dotted around to let you know it's a little bit special :)
So the car when I arrived on Sunday morning. Sliver always looks clean enough :laugh: (please excuse the dirty marks on the left of the photos. I need to take my lens to be cleaned)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07072_zpscbfb0237.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07072_zpscbfb0237.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07071_zps850d9a07.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07071_zps850d9a07.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07070_zps3d9731c2.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07070_zps3d9731c2.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07069_zps1a0b5df5.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07069_zps1a0b5df5.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07068_zps6518fe17.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07068_zps6518fe17.jpg.html)
As you can see, I had the ISO way too high on the camera this time :o
The car had a thorough dousing with Valet Pro Citrus Pre-wash. Window rubbers etc were treated to with Envy brushes and APC at 4:1.
The car was rinsed and then Washed with Chemical Guy's Citrus Wash & Gloss at a strong dilution to help take back any dealer prep.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07073_zpsdc153c0a.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07073_zpsdc153c0a.jpg.html)
I then pat dried the car, hit it with Tardis. There were quite a few tar spots but I got chatting and didn't take any photos.
Rinsed and went with Wolfs Decon Gel. The owner was extremely impressed with this stage.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/f23be2c0-e9b4-40c5-b824-78b683e62e64_zpsac6587d7.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/f23be2c0-e9b4-40c5-b824-78b683e62e64_zpsac6587d7.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07076_zps1415f828.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07076_zps1415f828.jpg.html)
Rinsed again and Clayed with Meguiar's clay.
Washed again, dried. Popped in the garage and taped up ready for polishing.
The owner only wanted a nice gloss and some good protection so I went for a nice refining set.
Checked over with various lights after an Eraser wipe down and it's now swirl free :agree:: one very happy owner.
I should've taken photos during the polishing stages but time (as always) was of the essence.
Protected with Menzerna Powerlock. It looked great but We then topped with a wax. Auto Finesse Temptation was chosen.
The tyres were dressed with Meg's Endurance.
Exhausts were wiped down.
Glass cleaned with Rain-X 2 in 1.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07077_zpse1391773.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07077_zpse1391773.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07078_zps59e09a35.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07078_zps59e09a35.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07083_zps90d805ba.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07083_zps90d805ba.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07084_zps666d6859.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07084_zps666d6859.jpg.html)
Taken outside for a few.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07085_zpsd7164df1.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07085_zpsd7164df1.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07086_zps6e051575.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07086_zps6e051575.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07087_zpsf4b9e418.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07087_zpsf4b9e418.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07090_zps4890c72c.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07090_zps4890c72c.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07088_zps308b0980.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Clio%20200%20Silverstone/DSC07088_zps308b0980.jpg.html)
I know the photos are terrible on this one :ashamed: I have this car booked in for a full correction detail next month (driven too close to a hedge row!) so I will make sure to get better photos this time!
Thank a lot for reading. All comments welcome :)