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:D Hi folks, right I've started mopping the paint work and its looking very good, I don't want to spoil it by putting on a pic as yet, you'll all have to wait till it's finished which by the weekend all being well so watch this space folks.........:p

LOL funny you should say that because that's what I'm going to use next week.;) The reason I've used cans is because when I bought the Clio it was all in primer and since I'm on a budget using cans was my only option, I would have preferred to have had a proper respray done but alas I can't...

There might be orange peel now but I will be buffing the car with an industrial buffer this will get rid of the orange peel effect and bring a good shine and smoothness to the body but I have to wait about a 1-2 weeks for the paint to cure and harden.

Re: Clio re-spray progress My Project so far. Kind of a blast from the past, hope you enjoy it. My first video project, be kind rewind:D http://s1324.beta.photobucket.com/user/Linspire185uk/media/HowIdidit_0002_zpseba8d4e0.mp4.html

Hi you got your work cut out for you there, its going to look awesome when you've finished it. Best of luck can't wait to see it finnished;)

Sorry about the new thread still new to all this, as for the other questions. Yes I'm using rattle cans I had a batch of about 13 made up along with lacquer, whet the whole car is done I'll wait about 3 weeks then start to flat back a bit.

The Colour is Carmen Red Renault paint code 719

Hi folks, well it's coming along quite nicely I've done the bonnet and the drivers side over the weekend so here are a few more pics.... [/IMG]

This sort of thing takes time, its all in the preparation, application & patience is the key. Good results can be achieved.

Hi thanks guys, yes I'm taking my time doing this project I will be using wet "n dry once the car has been sprayed all over then a good buffing up and it should look good. I had a batch of 12 cans made up so there should be no variation in shade.;) well that's the plan anyway, but I'll keep you...

Hi there Clio fans. Well I've started to respray my Clio (AKA Tobias-Toby for short) I'm using cellulose paint 719 Carmen Red I started on the front Bumper and wings, using spray cans supplied from jawel paints and with Patience ant time you'll never know it was done this way. So it should be...

Hope this works, posting pics I mean. I purchased this Clio a few weeks ago it just looked so good and I could see great potential in it. The car was mostly prepared in primer, modifications on the car were already done I just finished applying primer ready for Carmen Red re-spray in the next...

Thank you to all whom welcomed me to this forum I'll soon be hoping to join Clio sport and see you guys soon my car should be done soon with a nice glossy re-spray original colour Red. A few other niggles to sort out aswel.

Thanks for the welcome, here are some pics of the car so far

Yes will post pics just got to find out how to.....lol

Just to say a big hello toy you good folks out there:D. I've just become a very proud owner of a 1991 Clio MK1. I've always liked this shape, my car is in the process of being restored, i.e getting a re-spray real soon. I think the car is known to the forum as it's a Williams look a like, a...