scratcher
16-12-2014, 19:54
Dre asked me to have a look over his new purchase. It was in pretty good shape, but some scrote had keyed one side of it :(
The order of the day was to wet sand and machine polish out as much of the scratch as I could while maintaining clear coat. And a full Winter Protection Detail.
There was some drama with the car but I'll let him tell you about that :laugh:
No before pictures as there was some bigger issues to hand...
Tar removal anyone?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_111250_zps07dec1b9.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_111250_zps07dec1b9.jpg.html)
So after the car was washed, nooks and crannies cleaned - door shuts, boot, grills, rubbers, etc. Tar removed and clayed.
Onto the key marks.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125454_zps2fb6a4fe.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125454_zps2fb6a4fe.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125501_zpsc5b79156.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125501_zpsc5b79156.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125517_zps7ee4fd0e.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125517_zps7ee4fd0e.jpg.html)
Some of it was right through the base coat and some parts were too deep to remove without compromising the lacquer so it couldn't be removed completely.
Wet sanded.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140902_zps4659ce44.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140902_zps4659ce44.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140907_zpse61c7c19.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140907_zpse61c7c19.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140915_zps3a523fb2.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140915_zps3a523fb2.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140924_zps467e586f.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140924_zps467e586f.jpg.html)
I then machine polished the sanded areas, and all the high points along the sides of the car to improve the gloss and depth of shine.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150257_zpsff82f2b3.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150257_zpsff82f2b3.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150303_zps30399828.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150303_zps30399828.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150314_zps6fc9282f.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150314_zps6fc9282f.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_174505_zps88bc2d5c.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_174505_zps88bc2d5c.jpg.html)
The entire car was then hand polished and a glaze applied to improve gloss further. A synthetic sealant was then applied for long term protection (6 months+).
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_154201_zps25691eff.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_154201_zps25691eff.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_154208_zps283083ad.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_154208_zps283083ad.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_161014_zps4941fa7b.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_161014_zps4941fa7b.jpg.html)
A high quality carnuaba wax was then applied to the whole car to protect further, and add some warmth to the finish.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_171128_zpsf30a493d.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_171128_zpsf30a493d.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_172948_zps173eef90.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_172948_zps173eef90.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_161035_zps672a35c0.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_161035_zps672a35c0.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173031_zps0630f047.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173031_zps0630f047.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173055_zps7412e785.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173055_zps7412e785.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173111_zps7a7406c8.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173111_zps7a7406c8.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173451_zps7e2bf355.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173451_zps7e2bf355.jpg.html)
The order of the day was to wet sand and machine polish out as much of the scratch as I could while maintaining clear coat. And a full Winter Protection Detail.
There was some drama with the car but I'll let him tell you about that :laugh:
No before pictures as there was some bigger issues to hand...
Tar removal anyone?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_111250_zps07dec1b9.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_111250_zps07dec1b9.jpg.html)
So after the car was washed, nooks and crannies cleaned - door shuts, boot, grills, rubbers, etc. Tar removed and clayed.
Onto the key marks.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125454_zps2fb6a4fe.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125454_zps2fb6a4fe.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125501_zpsc5b79156.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125501_zpsc5b79156.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125517_zps7ee4fd0e.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_125517_zps7ee4fd0e.jpg.html)
Some of it was right through the base coat and some parts were too deep to remove without compromising the lacquer so it couldn't be removed completely.
Wet sanded.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140902_zps4659ce44.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140902_zps4659ce44.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140907_zpse61c7c19.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140907_zpse61c7c19.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140915_zps3a523fb2.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140915_zps3a523fb2.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140924_zps467e586f.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_140924_zps467e586f.jpg.html)
I then machine polished the sanded areas, and all the high points along the sides of the car to improve the gloss and depth of shine.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150257_zpsff82f2b3.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150257_zpsff82f2b3.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150303_zps30399828.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150303_zps30399828.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150314_zps6fc9282f.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_150314_zps6fc9282f.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_174505_zps88bc2d5c.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_174505_zps88bc2d5c.jpg.html)
The entire car was then hand polished and a glaze applied to improve gloss further. A synthetic sealant was then applied for long term protection (6 months+).
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_154201_zps25691eff.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_154201_zps25691eff.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_154208_zps283083ad.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_154208_zps283083ad.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_161014_zps4941fa7b.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_161014_zps4941fa7b.jpg.html)
A high quality carnuaba wax was then applied to the whole car to protect further, and add some warmth to the finish.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_171128_zpsf30a493d.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_171128_zpsf30a493d.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_172948_zps173eef90.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_172948_zps173eef90.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_161035_zps672a35c0.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_161035_zps672a35c0.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173031_zps0630f047.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173031_zps0630f047.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173055_zps7412e785.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173055_zps7412e785.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173111_zps7a7406c8.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173111_zps7a7406c8.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173451_zps7e2bf355.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/pimpscratcher/media/Detailing/Renault%20Megane%201400/20141213_173451_zps7e2bf355.jpg.html)