Recent content by scala

Folks, what type of product or chemical would you use to strip/remove interior faux chrome plastic trim coating ?

Good post 1985michael182. My car is 5 years old. I bought it used from Renault and it has a years warranty, although not sure if paint is covered, so I need to review my paperwork. The company who Admiral has appointed to do the work are actually a specialist coach-works company, which surprised...

Personally I don't care how much it costs I just want the job done properly. I don't really agree with shafting people with unnecessary costs, but appreciate that's how the industry works, sadly. You're assassin must a received a nice renewal quote the following year.

Christ - over 20K? I'm guessing it wasn't a Renault he hit. Thing is if I go through my insurer can I tell them I want the work done by a Renault dealer? It's mainly paint touch-up - but they would probably a re-spray of the entire front bumper. Not sure what to do really.

Hi folks, Long story short - some idiot reversed into me yesterday. Damage to my car was minimal thankfully (scuffed / scratched paint and a big dent in my Renault badge). He has admitted fault (with the roads being so quiet recently he didn't think it was necessary to check his mirrors before...

I've only ever used Autoglym EGP as a paint sealant, but due to comments on here Sonax Xreme Protec & Shine Hybrid NPT has caught my attention. Sounds like a good product without the curing time of EGP? Would you use it over SRP or use a SONAX polish instead. Paintworks in good nick bar some...

Folks: is Auto Finesse Tough Coat still a current product? Can't see it listed anywhere on their website. Out of stock on Amazon and noted listed on Halfrauds and the like. Been out of the detailing game for a bit so a bit behind on what's hot and not. Cheers.

OK, 1st post since June 2015 believe it or not. Pretty much gave gave up on car detailing when I bought a new (old) house which demanded all of my time, work and money. As a result I spent more time waxing my new toilet seat at weekends and left my old X-red MK2 to suffer at the hands of a local...

http://www.diecastlegends.com You can pre-order the new Gordini RS at 1:43 scale, but not much else available. http://www.universalhobbies.net Might be worth a try. I work in diecasting as it happens, but haven't done any Clio's yet - mostly Bond Car collections and a few large 1:8 scale...

I'll add to the thread resurrection if I may; having recently changed my battery. I've figured out how to enter the code, however the radio frequency code confirmed in my service manual is a five digit number, but the radio only wants a four digit code? Any help would be appreciated Thanks in...

Apologies for the forum resurrection but having recently replaced a battery I now have the radio issue. It displays the 0000 numbers but no matter what buttons I press on the head unit or control stick it just beeps back. I’ve tried everything. Any suggestions?

Another FOB query: key fob won't trigger central locking or immobilizer, although the once the car is unlocked manually it will start no problem. I then resynchronize as described above and everything then works as it should. However I have to go through all this every time I use the car. The...

Hi all, The engine on my 1.4S (X-plate) has started to make a loud clattering noise on startup. It disappears after 20-odd seconds which made me think that perhaps it was low on oil, but the level appears to be normal. Any thoughts? Sounds like the valves clattering away. Ta in advance.

Really? I rarely (re: never) pay for genuine Renault parts.

Think I may have worn wheel bearing(s) on the rear, but just want to ask what the obvious signs are. I haven’t jacked up the car yet to see if there’s any play/wheel movement, but a few weeks back a droning noise started to become audible above 70mph. Now the noise appears between 30-40mph, but...