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Enhancement Detail - RenaultSport Megane R26.R in Glacier White



  Megane R26
Today saw me travel to a sunny but chilly Shrewsbury to Lee@BespokeCarCare's unit, to meet my mate Dale and spend some time giving his recently acquired R26.R some love ahead of it being put to bed for Winter.


The aim of the day was to restore a bit of life into the paint and lay down some solid protection for it. Dale was also planning to make some small additions cosmetically.


The car itself is a firm personal favourite of mine and a great car to detail, as you have plastic windows, plastic wings, titanium exhaust, carbon fibre bonnet and red wheels - certainly very different to most cars.


We got cracking about 8:30 - some befores:


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DSC01028 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01031 by RussZS, on Flickr


Wheels first:


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DSC01033 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01035 by RussZS, on Flickr


Smart Wheels and EZ Brush on rear of wheels:


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DSC01037 by RussZS, on Flickr


Swissvax Brush of face and calipers:


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DSC01038 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01039 by RussZS, on Flickr


G101 on tyres:


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DSC01040 by RussZS, on Flickr


and rinsed!


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DSC01041 by RussZS, on Flickr


Foamed next with Megs Hyper Wash:


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DSC01043 by RussZS, on Flickr


Shuts and sills worked with G101, washed with Auto Finesse Lather and rinsed:


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DSC01044 by RussZS, on Flickr


Next I tackled the bonded contamination, of which there seemed to be very little. Dale has clayed the car very thoroughly recently, so IronX did very little, aside from the boot:


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DSC01047 by RussZS, on Flickr


and the bottom of the petrol cap...


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DSC01048 by RussZS, on Flickr


Tardis and claying was not needed at all...


Next, the .R was moved inside, ready to be assessed for paint thickness and defects:


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DSC01050 by RussZS, on Flickr


Healthy, average readings of about 172 on most panels:


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DSC01052 by RussZS, on Flickr


General idea of the swirling - it's so bad, that it appears to be a single line in the pic, but the swirling was very heavy:


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DSC01057 by RussZS, on Flickr


After playing with various combinations on Rotary, I settled for the Megs MF system via DA, which was giving me 90% correction or so from a single set:


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DSC01061 by RussZS, on Flickr


The correction shots are a little disappointing, but the difference is hopefully clear:


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DSC01064 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01073 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01077 by RussZS, on Flickr


Quite severe defect on the bonnet...


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DSC01066 by RussZS, on Flickr


A couple of hits of Megs 205 via Rotary and 3M Yellow Pad:


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DSC01078 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01079 by RussZS, on Flickr


Some random carbon fibre pics :D


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DSC01081 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01083 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01084 by RussZS, on Flickr


Boot after:


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DSC01090 by RussZS, on Flickr


Before the ZAIO cleanse to prepare the paint for Z2, Dale added the missing vinyl graphics to his car:


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DSC01085 by RussZS, on Flickr


After:


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DSC01097 by RussZS, on Flickr


Rear bumper before:


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DSC01099 by RussZS, on Flickr


During:


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DSC01117 by RussZS, on Flickr


After:


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DSC01121 by RussZS, on Flickr


We also added the updated RenaultSport logo:


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DSC01098 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01118 by RussZS, on Flickr


We finished up with Mint Rims on the wheels:


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DSC01094 by RussZS, on Flickr


ZAIO base and Z2 on the paint:


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DSC01095 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01096 by RussZS, on Flickr


AF Crystal was used on the glass and a final wipedown of Z8 on the paint:


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DSC01138 by RussZS, on Flickr


I also had some spare time to do something with the rear lights, so before:


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DSC01124 by RussZS, on Flickr


After (out of focus slightly)


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DSC01127 by RussZS, on Flickr


and finally, some finished pics:


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DSC01104 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01108 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01112 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01113 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01115 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01119 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01141 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01143 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01144 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01146 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01150 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01151 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01152 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01153 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01154 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01162 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01172 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01174 by RussZS, on Flickr


and a few interior shots, which may interest some people:


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DSC01128 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01129 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01130 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01134 by RussZS, on Flickr


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DSC01165 by RussZS, on Flickr


Thanks once again to Lee, you're a legend Sir! Also thanks to Dale for allowing me to work on this superb machine and for his help and company!


Thanks for reading


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DSC01176 by RussZS, on Flickr


Russ@MidlandsCarCare
 
  Clio 197 RB
Absolutely awesome. Great work Russ.
You have now got me into taking my detailing to the next level.
I will be buying a machine polisher soon and have been buying some of the products you are using.
 
  CBR1K, F21 125D
how did you polish the Ti exhaust? I guess its only titnium tips or cat back?

I have two full titanium ehxuats on my bikes and I have to rub them off with alcohol after as they dull once warm and any polish left on will spot.
 
  Megane R26
Thanks Ad! He's nearly got more than your place! He's really looking after this R, it's gonna be a minter!
 

Dan

  Yozza'd Blue Bus
these look amazing and this one even more so :)

i just really cant help looking at these as if im gonna buy one! the temptation is huge :S
 

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
Epic machine Russ, love the shots of the products especially since they are faves of mine.

You still enjoy Z6/Z8?

Impressed with Zaio? I've used a few times to great effect as a base product.
 

JamesBryan

ClioSport Club Member
  Titanium 182
Mint!

The stickers are the finishing touch! I don't see why people remove them in the first place :dapprove:
 

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
Maybe the bumpers were painted? Surely they all come with the stickers? They make the car.

Love the weave on that bonnet. Epix. Oh and how does the TI exhaust sound?
 
Maybe the bumpers were painted? Surely they all come with the stickers? They make the car.

Love the weave on that bonnet. Epix. Oh and how does the TI exhaust sound?

it was wrapped in carbon where the stickers used to be.its had discs and pads all round, red wheels from us instead of the black the car was running,radio trim, rs badge, hes on about buying another ti system!
 

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
What's wrapped in Carbon? Ah is this the car that had half a wrap and it looked sheat?

Oh and I thought they all came with Red wheels. :(

Do you run a garage mate?
 
na i work for renault wolverhampton mate dales a friend who in the past bought a blue 250, ly r26, amongst others.hes also got 2 or 3 megane coupes 2 x 21 turbos ones a quadra and his dads got a acid yellow vee
 
  Megane R26
Acid Yellow V6 is coming soon...

There's talk of a full wet sand detail on the .R too.

Thanks all!

Russ.
 
  Megane R26
Epic machine Russ, love the shots of the products especially since they are faves of mine.

You still enjoy Z6/Z8?

Impressed with Zaio? I've used a few times to great effect as a base product.

Sorry Gally, only just seen this - silly phone!

I love Z6 and Z8, everyone should have these in their collection.

ZAIO has impressed me a lot lately, even on quick clean ups, it seems to make light work of any tar and small pieces of contamination, and is obviously a superb base for Z2 or Z5. On its own I've seen a strong 2 months out of it too... pretty impressive stuff tbh!
 
  Meg 225
Really getting to think i NEED to place an order in the UK of some AF products as they are unavailable here. Awesome job on a great car!!
 
  Megane R26
Thanks all!

Most of the AF range is superb. The tyre dressing isn't very durable but it's being reformulated ASAP after user feedback, which is superb really.

This R may be getting a full orange peel removal, wet sand detail which it desperately needs tbh.
 
  RB One Eight Two
Stunning work as usual mate, on one of my favourite cars, absolutely awesome machine. I will own one, one day..
 


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