Clio trophy #007 whoring + arch detail

[Chris205]

Gave the clio a clean today, looks as if the zymol wax is keeping a nice deep glossy shine

Some may have seen when I had the timing done that I gave the sachs dampers a quick clean over, well I decided the full arch should be done, especially with the bad weather right around the corner, I felt it would be easier to keep on top of them every 2-3 weeks if they've got all the dirt removed

Anyway I'll let the pics do the talking, cheers

A very gay reflection shot, just to show the clarity of the paint

So then, onto the arch's, in order : front drivers, rear drivers, front pass, rear pass (only got 1 pic finished ) .....sorry about the sun rays, right nightmare

Trying my best to capture the tardis doing its thing

Arch liners dressed

Rear:

Mid point shot

Rear Rinsed down after working in tardis and APC

Dressed

Same process for the other side and just some quick pics

A nice rock and some grit/dirt build up in the arch

Wheels back on

All finished, back on the ground, tyres, spliiter and fog surrounds dressed

Sorry for the ammount of pics, decided to get quite snapper happy today


For those interested products used were:

Tardis glue and tar remover
All Purpose cleaner (meguires)
Stiff Brush
Microfibre cloths
Chemical Guys bare bones arch trim dressing

 

[Rob]

Very thorough indeed mate, car looks great.

 

[JAM1991]

wicked job mate stunning, that bare bones stuff is the business - just ordered some and some more apc.

 

[oliver.james]

Very nice :approve:

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Very nice mate a credit to you, working off a jack and no axle stands.... Ooft!

 

[paul]

average

 

[Gib#244]

Looking very nice fellow trophy owner! The stones and dirt do build up alot in the rear arch/skirt. I just use snow foam in the arches but might get some apc cleaner looks good!

 

[Clart]

is there a part of the arch liner missing that covers the belt?

 

[ch!ppen]

I'm thinking it might have been a better idea to have done the arches before the rest of the car? To avoid splattering water and dirt around the freshly cleaned paintwork.

But it's a nice job anyway pal. Did the same to my Saxo yesterday

 

[Chris205]

is there a part of the arch liner missing that covers the belt?

Yes, it's a cover that goes over the pulley, my mate from renault reckons most garages remove them for the belt service and dont bother putting them bk on.

Thankfully its been good weather since the belt was done but I will be getting a new one ordered this week

 

[nick.]

credit to you dressing the splitter and fog surrounds makes a massive improvement. Looks great.

 

[penaul]

Job well done mate

 

[Sam]

Nice clean mate. Looks lush!

 

[Jimbo_M]

The arches looks much better now mate, i'll have to get mine done when it gets detailed.

The car still looks awesome with the zymol on too!

 

[Leeshez]

A job well done.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Looks nice.

But i think you need to spend less time cleaning, & more time driving ...

 

[Dean.]

I take it you used Chemical Guys bare bones arch trim dressing on the fog surrounds, looks awesome, how long does it last?

 

[Keith185]

Very nice and with standard exhaust still holding out! :O lol

How's Chemical Guys bare bones like to use?

 

[Darren S]

Excellent - looks like a job well done! I'm sure Lee will be proud to see his ex-Trophy getting some decent TLC!

D.

 

[chris_p]

No axle stands for that amount of time! Dangerous...

The car looks in great condition, fair play, but I really don't understand detailing the inside arch! There's not enough time in the world...I'm all for detailing but in the winter you're going to be dodging puddles, waste of time lol, each to their own though

 

[JCS_182]

Good work, I'm sure mine are going to be in a state.

I always see you on a wednesday at Teesside park btw.

 

[172Ben]

Looks awesome!

You still selling it?

 

[Chris205]

Dont worry it gets driven every single day, detailed and driven, not driven how it should be granted, I've only driven it 'hard' once and it was the best car I've ever experienced, I just think its good to give it TLC, keep it in tip top condition and in years to come it will still be a mint trophy

Fog surrounds, splitter and tyre's were dressed with auto smart tyre gloss, its the same sort of substance used for normal vinyl applications so two birds one stone sort of scenario.

Thanks for all the good comments guys, in the next few weeks I will be rinsing the archs down and see how the bare bones is holding up on the arch liners, giving the calipers a lick of paint and possibly applying some waxoyl to the archs to keep them protected for years to come

 

[Chris205]

Looks awesome!

You still selling it?

Hit and miss, I really dont want to, but the way things are going its going to have very high miles and then it wont be worth as much, I'm trying my best to keep it as mint as I can, especially as its a daily

I'm looking into getting a daily driver so I can tuck the trophy up in the garage and use it how it should be on weekends

 

[Rob]

Hit and miss, I really dont want to, but the way things are going its going to have very high miles and then it wont be worth as much, I'm trying my best to keep it as mint as I can, especially as its a daily

I'm looking into getting a daily driver so I can tuck the trophy up in the garage and use it how it should be on weekends

It's a 15k Clio, drive it!

 

[Chris205]

I'd rather just use it on a weekend and the odd trackday if I ever get round to it, keeps it fresh and keeps my interest in it.

 

[Gaz_]

Love it, good work! I tend to do the arches on mine after the winter

 

[aucky]

No axle stands for that amount of time! Dangerous...

This.
Plus, look forward to bent sills

Good effort anyway

 

[Chris205]

Lets just get over the lack of axle stand, I do normally use them but on this occasion I didnt

 

[Wests Renault]

looks good, love the number plate too

 

[Chris205]

looks good, love the number plate too

Thanks mate, you supplied me some mats via Jimbo_m and I never got to say thanks......sooo thanks :rasp:

 

[Chris205]

Instead of starting another thread I thought I'd show you the latest addition to the trophy, renault sport mats courtesy of the above wests renault

I gave the car a hoover but these shots are pre trim plastics being cleaned

The recaro's are still holding up well, 71k miles and still no real signs of wear

I'm going to give the recaro alcantara a clean tomorrow to see if any dirt comes off them and I will also be treating the leather and applying some leather feed.

 

[JoshOm3]

Very nice. Clean looking motor to.

 

[Ali]

Good work, should of freshened up the paint on the calipers.

 

[guysy]

Tidy, Cars looking well.

 

[Hixle]

Looks spot on Chris, I need those mats in my life, mine have seen better days lol...

 

[Darren S]

Good work, should of freshened up the paint on the calipers.

Post #23 m8.

D.

 

[pitufo182]

Very very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cliovicky]

i hope u didnt have that nasty jack direct onto the jacking point, will make a right mess and take off all the stone chip!

 

[Rob]

Recaro's are the only thing I really want for my car