Shuv's Racing Blue 200...................
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i possibly would've managed to do the math lol
Do you really fire that thing up at 05:30?
Your neighbours must love you?!
I polished / sealed the door trims and a few other bits first....
So they had a lie-in until 7am today
You don't need half a litre, 100-200ml works just as well but doesn't foam as well
In reality you dont 'need' a jetwasher, or snow foam; to do a good job.
I often just use a hose-attachment to 'snow-foam' / pre-clean. Far less of a bind and drags 90% of the crap off that full-on snow-foaming does.
But some of us just like to hey Greg......
How thoughtfulI polished / sealed the door trims and a few other bits first....
So they had a lie-in until 7am today
Jimmy
Good cop
Looks great Shuv, as mentioned before I really do like the black additions - fairly subtle, but with a great effect.
Quite amusing how you used the word 'grubby' in a sentence describing your car..... yeah right
Quite amusing how you used the word 'grubby' in a sentence describing your car..... yeah right
Pav
Moderator
Syer your car looks so nice with the new black bits..really nice..can't stop looking at it..how much did it cost you,spoiler and side strips?
Pav
Moderator
I have to make sure my car is spot on mechanically first and then I can start thinking about subtle upgrades..
Cheers
Cheers
Ok Shuv there is no doubt you have one of the nicest cars on the forum and I love your ideas. I also know you like/listen to other folks opinions so here's mine. Keep repeaters clear, keep bullets original and return diamonds back to original and as said lose the decals off the quarter panels. Exterior finished.
Ha ha Colin. Very good
Im my management and leadership experience - that's almost what's classically known as a negative sandwich. You've given in one hand - but subtly and in no uncertain terms taken in the other.....
I'm half with you though buddy. I like the Silver handles, exhaust trims and Renaultsport badges. As i always said: Think Tricolour not Bi-colour. And in regard of the side-repeaters: If some smoked items existed i'd possibly try some. But painting / spraying / tinting or applying some film over the standard items - i am most definitely not doing. So clear they indeed stay.
Rear-quarter decals wise i'm open to offers on; and not bothered either way. The only slight (?) concern i'd have removing - is if any paint-fading / ghosting appeared underneath once removed. Now that wouldn't be a cheap and easy fix !
Silver Renault Diamonds as standard - to bring out more Silver you think ?
Thanks for your valued input
I like what I see Shuv - the black/blue combo but I feel it's getting too focused on the black. The silver handles, bullets and badges would keep it looking original plus. Only my personal opinion mate and do not let this retract from your own good taste ideas. Sometimes better to look at things with fresh eyes.
Only my personal opinion mate and do not let this retract from your own good taste ideas. Sometimes better to look at things with fresh eyes.
Chris
Bad cop
Sorry - missed this.
The Renault Diamonds front and rear ?
Mine (Like most) are covers that stick over the top. About £40 a set new. And the 200 and 197 need different sized fronts if you're thinking about some....(200 is bigger).
Normally come plain black or Carbon effect. I got mine second-hand on eBay...someone had these Hydro-dipped in Carbon finish.
Hope that helps....
jamesgw200
Tory of the Month
@sevenfourate what do you use for your arches mate? struggling to find anything that keeps them black?
l33th3tr33
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Not sure how long it would last in that application but gtechiq c4 would be my first choice. Works wonders on dull black plastic.
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Might have to do the same with my UR...the black strips and spoiler just complete it for me..personally I'd leave the handles silver and RB the bullets!
Antti O
Gold Member
For example i use autofoam without any water in foam lance bottle. 100% autofoam in that bottle.
Then i adjust foam lance knob to have correct type of foam. Normal wash takes approx 1 desilitre (0.1 litre).
Everything more is waste of product. Wash power is really good even it seems to be "thin" foam..
Autofoam is designed to use 100%, foam lance mixes it with water from pressure washer.
I can take film of my foam lance in action, you see what kind of foam i use and how PA-lance works.
Then i adjust foam lance knob to have correct type of foam. Normal wash takes approx 1 desilitre (0.1 litre).
Everything more is waste of product. Wash power is really good even it seems to be "thin" foam..
Autofoam is designed to use 100%, foam lance mixes it with water from pressure washer.
I can take film of my foam lance in action, you see what kind of foam i use and how PA-lance works.
New lower window trims (The ones with the crappo plastic B-pillar clip) arrived from RPD today. Unfortunately the drivers side was bent in the post :-(
Never mind: Paul is ordering me up another one tomorrow and it's given me the chance to cave-in and eventually order some complete new window seals too. I WILL get rid of those damned ugly kinks in the trim...
Never mind: Paul is ordering me up another one tomorrow and it's given me the chance to cave-in and eventually order some complete new window seals too. I WILL get rid of those damned ugly kinks in the trim...
You're asking the wrong man i'm afraid buddy
Apart from the occasional whip-over with a sponge; i'm just a jet-wash and go guy as far as inner arches are concerned.
As nice as they look clean - it's pretty short term IMO; and i've never quite got my head around or seen the point in it.
***You could just slam-it to the deck to hide them; and be done with it
Your search continues
You will struggle to find anything that keeps them black, I often use Chemical Guys Bare Bones seems to look good when done, but not for long.
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