How did you manage to clean seat belts like that clean I need to clean mine too what products did u use thanksSo I've had my 200 for a couple of weeks now. A stock 200 in Deep Black without the Cup pack. Wheels must have been sprayed gloss black at some point.
Now I've had time to get used to the car, I thought I'd do a bit of basic maintenance as the weather was fairly nice today.
The boy racer in me decided to upgrade the standard panel filter to a K&N, so that took all of 2 minutes!
After some shopping I decided to waste some time on the seat belts. Thanks to the How To guide on here, they now look much better, though still not 100% sparkly!
And the simplest thing ever, the steering wheel centre stitching...
Very pleased overall with today's tasks, I will try and get something meatier on here in due course!
Micah's Deep Black 200
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I used this guide. You'll need to be a paid member, but for £5 you'll get so much knowledge at your fingertips!
Had a great idea today. What's the best thing I can do with the car on one of the hottest days of the year?
Clean the leather interior!
Must have lost 2 kilos in sweat alone! Bought AutoGlym leather cleaner and balm from Halfords - seemed to be the only place I could get it. Didn't take too long even though I watched a video on YouTube by a guy with an M3 who said it took him HOURS to do. Probably because he had nice nappa leather and not tough grainy Renault stuff. I can't say I've noticed much difference but I know it's doing some good. Would probably look better on the custom jobs by @sevenfourate and @Gordini.
Here's a picture anyway!
Clean the leather interior!
Must have lost 2 kilos in sweat alone! Bought AutoGlym leather cleaner and balm from Halfords - seemed to be the only place I could get it. Didn't take too long even though I watched a video on YouTube by a guy with an M3 who said it took him HOURS to do. Probably because he had nice nappa leather and not tough grainy Renault stuff. I can't say I've noticed much difference but I know it's doing some good. Would probably look better on the custom jobs by @sevenfourate and @Gordini.
Here's a picture anyway!
Had a great idea today. What's the best thing I can do with the car on one of the hottest days of the year?
Clean the leather interior!
Must have lost 2 kilos in sweat alone! Bought AutoGlym leather cleaner and balm from Halfords - seemed to be the only place I could get it. Didn't take too long even though I watched a video on YouTube by a guy with an M3 who said it took him HOURS to do. Probably because he had nice nappa leather and not tough grainy Renault stuff. I can't say I've noticed much difference but I know it's doing some good. Would probably look better on the custom jobs by @sevenfourate and @Gordini.
Here's a picture anyway!
STUNNING EFFORT ! Especially today of all days. Is that what's now known as the 'Renault diet'
If mine look half as good as that I'll be well pleased.
And thanks for the tips.....
Good work mate. As for not seeing much difference it's more about long term care. If you keep it up they'll last longer / wear better.
I think you're a bit nuts doing it in that weather though! I'd have driven to a car park to get some shade at least!
I was like a thing possessed and just wanted to get it done, not known for my logic, me
But you're right, it's about the maintenance more than anything else and keeping them 'lush'.
I couldn't actually see when I got out of the car as the sweat was running into, and stinging my eyes!
Jimmy
Good cop
I decided better against cleaning my interior today
Track 5: Donna Summer - Hot Stuff, by chance??
Time for me to draw this thread to a close.
As you know, I put the car up for sale last week and following some interest, it all went a bit quiet and I thought it just wouldn't sell.
Someone was meant to view it at the weekend but was in Basingstoke and couldn't get over. I then travelled to Italy for work on Monday and only got back this afternoon, but the potential buyer messaged me this morning to say he could come over around in the afternoon. He was already at the house by the time I got back and I literally chucked my luggage in the house before taking him out in the car! Talk about planes, trains and automobiles!
Having viewed a couple of rough examples, he absolutely loved mine and I was shocked when he said he'd take it there and then! Eventually the money went through and off he went on his merry way. I watched the car drive up the road, not sure if I should have done and it all feels a bit surreal, the whole thing has happened so fast. I do get sentimental but at the same time, I feel a sense of relief. I ploughed so much time, money and effort into it, it became a bit of a hindrance in some respects. I'll never own such a good looking car, but I know I'm definitely ready for a change.
Thank you little black beast, you've been such fun and the perfect step into Clio ownership, and got me on one of the best forums ever with really great people!
Time for a new thread, in due course
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As you know, I put the car up for sale last week and following some interest, it all went a bit quiet and I thought it just wouldn't sell.
Someone was meant to view it at the weekend but was in Basingstoke and couldn't get over. I then travelled to Italy for work on Monday and only got back this afternoon, but the potential buyer messaged me this morning to say he could come over around in the afternoon. He was already at the house by the time I got back and I literally chucked my luggage in the house before taking him out in the car! Talk about planes, trains and automobiles!
Having viewed a couple of rough examples, he absolutely loved mine and I was shocked when he said he'd take it there and then! Eventually the money went through and off he went on his merry way. I watched the car drive up the road, not sure if I should have done and it all feels a bit surreal, the whole thing has happened so fast. I do get sentimental but at the same time, I feel a sense of relief. I ploughed so much time, money and effort into it, it became a bit of a hindrance in some respects. I'll never own such a good looking car, but I know I'm definitely ready for a change.
Thank you little black beast, you've been such fun and the perfect step into Clio ownership, and got me on one of the best forums ever with really great people!
Time for a new thread, in due course
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