Renault Sport Clio 200 - Silverstone GP

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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Taken outside for a few.

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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 :)

Very nice. :smokin: