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Indeed - big list here: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=204970

Yeah - pick it up Thursday all going to plan :)

Nice one - normally I would not be to bothered but my normal show prep takes a day without machine polishing so I have no time to piss about !

Difficult - Glaze first will mean EGP is not an option as it will not bond. You could use a pure Glaze (none of the Clearkotes are though) after Sealant before wax but it is not the best way of doing things and will not produce the same results as using it on freshly polished paint. The...

Elbow grease is all well and good until it comes to some Swirl Removal!

I would have gone for the Menzerna range of polishes tbh. Looking at the Sonus range of polishes you would probably need to use all 3 if you have lots of swirls. The normal rule is to try the mildest pad and polish combination first and take it from there.

Claying well will mean the polishing will be easier if the pads are not catching on contaminants all the time. Never used the Sonus Polishes so would not like to comment.

You should get it done in the day, depends on the level of defects. Do a test panel one evening or something to see how you go. The polish will clean up and clay residue left behind. Though if that is the case your are not using enough lube ! As to what you use after polishing it is now...

Good colour choice - can't wait to collect mine now :)

I need the quickest combo I can get away with on what may be a day to get a whole car show ready, don't want to have to park a Clio on the PSOOC stand for the third year running.

I got offered a mint 280 Brooklands cheap as chips a few years ago, kick myself when I see what there worth now.

Nice one Rich. I am planning Menzerna Intensive Polish and Megs #80 on mine on Friday so hopefully it should do the trick. It is a shame as it has a great gloss but is swirly as hell.

I actually prefer the Menzerna Polishing pads though - it is awesome, abrasive enough to correct defect while still leaving a LSP ready finish with Intensive Polish. Polishes with the Menzerna range has the steepest learning curve but seems to yield the best finish. Poorboys SSR are the...

Menzerna pads don't last as long as some others as they are quite firm and tend to break up on the edges. I have some Sonus Pads that are 3 years old. Just wash them, always good to have at least two of each pad grade and get 4 inch spot pads they are a must for a Clio.

Gold Class and Duragloss are Car Shampoos! Wash Duragloss Wash Eurow Lambswool Mitt Dry Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel Clay Claybar Clearkote Quickshine Quick Detailing Spray Swirl Removal Meguiars Scratch X Polish/Paint Clean AG Super Resin Sealant AG Extra Gloss Protection Wax...

What combo did you use ? I have a swirly Maritius Blue 106 GTi to collect this week and try sort for Combe on Saturday! If all goes to plan I will be collecting on Thursday night and have Friday to machine it!!! eeek ! What age and mileage is your wifes ?

As said Gold Glass is not harsh, not a bad wash just not as nice as others or as cost effective as Shampoo Plus or Hyper Wash. Non Machine Route: Duragloss Wash Eurow Lambswool Mitt Sonus or Pakshak Microfibre Cloths Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel Clearkote Quickshine Quick Detailing Spray...

Luckily I picked mine up cheaper at a show :)

I have been using mine for over a year now. I am good ta - you ? Downside to the 1*2 is you need to connect the lead to the battery which is no biggy, if you have a car that the cigarette lighter works with the ignition off you can connect it that way, just found my 106 GTi will be that way so...

I have a CTEK on the 182, I just plug it and and leave it with the battery still connected. http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=104

I would not worry to much about finding a G220 specific guide, any UDM or Porter Cable guide will tell you the info you need.

Looks great Matt.

Tar remover to dissolve it and then a good polish. Though I found SRP alone will remove tar earlier.

Ouch !

Some TLC and it should be be nice, may end up getting the front end painted but not sure as yet till I get it home and see you it looks after a machine polish. It's not mint but it is tidy for a 60K 8 year old car.

I just use a normal lambswool on mine, and sponge and brushes for the insides.

Seems to depend on the clay.

The Renault supplied touch up sticks and a fine artists brush will work fine. On small chips you can get way without using the lacquer just use the colour.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=192320&highlight=engine+bay+cleaning

Car shampoo and water in a spray bottle is fine. Would not use fairy liquid. 2 or 3 capfuls of car shampoo to 500ml of water in a spray bottle will be fine.