Clio 172 ph1- black, OEM restoration.

[Alastair.]

This is stunning mate.

Cheers Andy.

 

[cliocollins]

Proper inspiration. The results from the deep clean are excellent. Can't wait for the exhaust updates.

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[Optimista]

Lovely!

 

[morgam23]

Great work.

 

[Clio_fool]

It's a totally different car to when you got it. Amazing turnaround mate 👍.

 

[ROO1]

Awesome

 

[frayz]

Such a lovely job you’re doing on this mate. I love it when I see this thread has been updated, so satisfying to watch the gorgeous attention to detail. 🙂

 

[Armchairracer]

Little test patch on the bonnet, that’s some neglected paint work 🤣

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What products did you use to get these results ?? My Exclusive has never been done and I'm looking to try and brighten it up a little ..looks great

 

[Alastair.]

What products did you use to get these results ?? My Exclusive has never been done and I'm looking to try and brighten it up a little ..looks great

It’s some old Menzerna coarse cut I’ve had for years, along with a DA, I think this is its replacement...

 

[Alastair.]

Another job ticked off, bumper and lamps removed to clean all the crud out.

Before,

After,

Quick dusting over for the upper bumper screws

 

[Krarl]

If theres one thing I love about this thread it's that it's not a polished turd. All the mechanicals have been done to match the cleaned up exterior

Proper love each update here mate

 

[mossyv6]

How have i missed this, lol.

Great, great work mate

 

[Greeny.]

Wow wow wow, this is fantastic, good work.

 

[ROO1]

😎

 

[Alastair.]

Exhaust off, wire brushed, paints arrived.

Will update master when it’s done 👍

 

[Alastair.]

Sneak peak.

 

[mgoode180566]

are those exhaust systems still available ?

 

[Alastair.]

are those exhaust systems still available ?

Discontinued many years ago, 😔

 

[Jekyll]

@rs 1an

 

[mgoode180566]

Discontinued many years ago, 😔

balls !

 

[Amos91]

Were the 172 systems always two piece or did you have to cut it? I recall the 182 ones being one piece.

 

[Alastair.]

It had a replacement Center section and back box in 2009 @ Renault so it would have come in two pieces.

from factory it would have been complete.

 

[Alastair.]

All done, refit tomorrow.

 

[Krarl]

And I thought I was being a pervert by putting some poor boys black hole on my wheels😂

Please tell me you're cleaning the underside of the car too?😥👀

 

[Alastair.]

And I thought I was being a pervert by putting some poor boys black hole on my wheels😂

Please tell me you're cleaning the underside of the car too?😥👀

Yep, rear beam off next and scrub all the underside.

 

[KitsonRis]

Like this a lot. Wish I had space for another car to do this with. Maybe when my M140 is returned I will have another Ph1 to do something like this with as I rarely use a car anymore for commuting so it would be perfect!

With the Menzerna polish, do you just use the heavy cut compound? I've used their stuff before but have then used the medium and then the fine compound after, but not sure if that was a little over kill. I am looking to do mine again this weekend (as there is nothing else to do).

Another job ticked off, bumper and lamps removed to clean all the crud out.

I had the rear bumper off my E34 over the weekend to do this, my neighbour said "have you really taken the bumper off to wash it" in a really condecending manner like I was an idiot. I do it becauce my 30 year old car is in better condition than the brand new Ford Kuga you drive.

 

[Martin_172]

Yep, rear beam off next and scrub all the underside.

There's a seller on eBay that sells febi bilstein rear beam bushes that come with new nuts and bolts for under £30, I bought a set purely for the nuts and bolts as Renault had them in back order and the bushes look fantastic quality, just as good as OEM. Doddle to change too

 

[Greeny.]

I like that you're spraying this on a new clio poster, nice touch

 

[Alastair.]

Like this a lot. Wish I had space for another car to do this with. Maybe when my M140 is returned I will have another Ph1 to do something like this with as I rarely use a car anymore for commuting so it would be perfect!

With the Menzerna polish, do you just use the heavy cut compound? I've used their stuff before but have then used the medium and then the fine compound after, but not sure if that was a little over kill. I am looking to do mine again this weekend (as there is nothing else to do).


I had the rear bumper off my E34 over the weekend to do this, my neighbour said "have you really taken the bumper off to wash it" in a really condecending manner like I was an idiot. I do it becauce my 30 year old car is in better condition than the brand new Ford Kuga you drive.

Yeah I machined it’s with heavy cut as the paint was so dull and flat, I then went over it with auto glym super resin and collinte 476 wax to finish off.

Yeah neighbours probably think I’m mental constantly working/cleaning an old Clio 🤣 some people walking past stop for a chat sometimes.

Really do like the retro look of the phase 1s now.

 

[KitsonRis]

Yeah I machined it’s with heavy cut as the paint was so dull and flat, I then went over it with auto glym super resin and collinte 476 wax to finish off.

Yeah neighbours probably think I’m mental constantly working/cleaning an old Clio 🤣 some people walking past stop for a chat sometimes.

Did you use a DA to apply the Autoglym stuff? I’ve got a bottle of that too and only ever applied it by hand.

I get it’s not a hobby for everyone, but that guy just annoys me. Yeah I’ve had a few people come up for a chat when I’ve been working on my E34.

 

[Alastair.]

Did you use a DA to apply the Autoglym stuff? I’ve got a bottle of that too and only ever applied it by hand.

I get it’s not a hobby for everyone, but that guy just annoys me. Yeah I’ve had a few people come up for a chat when I’ve been working on my E34.

Yea used a DA for the auto glym, then went over it by hand afterward

 

[Alastair.]

Heat shields etc back in, new cat to center box gasket, nuts and bolts ready to fit.

 

[Alastair.]

 

[Kenich.]

Cracking job with those heat shields / exhausts. I had to laugh at the guys FB comments last night about why you were wanting to use the OEM system #matureowner

 

[mgoode180566]

Cracking job with those heat shields / exhausts. I had to laugh at the guys FB comments last night about why you were wanting to use the OEM system #matureowner

as i said, dont leave it unattended or that exhaust may go missing !!!!

 

[Alastair.]

Cracking job with those heat shields / exhausts. I had to laugh at the guys FB comments last night about why you were wanting to use the OEM system #matureowner

Yeah, proper weirdo!

 

[Alastair.]

as i said, dont leave it unattended or that exhaust may go missing !!!!

Lives in the garage anyhow, if it does go missing I know where to come knocking 😜

 

[mgoode180566]

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im calling you out on the exposed heat shield bolts not being OEM ha

 

[Alastair.]

im calling you out on the exposed heat shield bolts not being OEM ha

They are OEM, wire wheeled them and then spayed them all black 👍

the heat shields clips are also original, cleaned them up, painted green from factory.

 

[mgoode180566]

They are OEM, wire wheeled them and then spayed them all black 👍

the heat shields clips are also original, cleaned them up, painted green from factory.

even those that fit the offside ? not those that install into the chassis but the crap design with the exposed threads