Megane R26
Today's job was a simple protection detail on a car which is exactly the same colour/spec as my previous car - RenaultSport Megane R26 in Mercury Silver. The owner has recently invested in pretty much the entire Auto Finesse range from Polished Bliss, so I decided to give the forthcoming Auto Finesse 'Machine Sealant' a trial run...
Some befores:
DSC04590 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04592 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04595 by RussZS, on Flickr
The car was pretty much caked in dirt and the wheels covered in brake dust.
As always, wheels tyres and arches first with Smart Wheels, G101, IronX and various brushes, giving us:
DSC04597 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next my new favourite foam - AutoBrite Magifoam (this stuff actually does something!!), via HD Lance and Kranzle K7 - watered down deliberately as its too thick to rinse away from my drainage sometimes - a good problem to have!!
DSC04599 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04600 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next the car was rinsed and hand washed with Auto Finesse Lather, CarPro Mitt and Zaino bucket (I love my new bucket!!
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This was followed by new formula IronX:
DSC04598 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04601 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04602 by RussZS, on Flickr
Tardis was used next, then the car was foamed again, rinsed then moved inside for claying.
The claying stage was completed with Zaino Clay and Citrus Bling for lube.
Drying was next and I decided to break out my new drying towel - a MicroFibre Madness Dry Me Crazy:
DSC04604 by RussZS, on Flickr
It was a lot smaller than I expected it to be, but the construction of the towel and crucially its performance, were both spot on - very impressed!
DSC04605 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next up, bearing in mind that this was only a protection detail, I cleansed the paint via DA using a 3M Polishing Pad (Yellow) and Auto Finesse Rejuvenate, to help clean the paint further and lay down the ideal base for the new Machine Sealant:
DSC04606 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next up was the new sealant, which I applied via DA and a Lake Country Glazing Pad:
DSC04608 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04609 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04610 by RussZS, on Flickr
The sealant applied and removed with no effort at all - it literally melted into the paintwork. Also, there was no issue with fling as I believe it's been made deliberately thick to combat this potential issue.
I worked a panel at a time, removing immediately.
Pretty good beading for a sealant!!
DSC04611 by RussZS, on Flickr
More water - it began to sheet...
DSC04612 by RussZS, on Flickr
The exhausts were next with Mercury and #00 Wire Wool:
DSC04614 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04615 by RussZS, on Flickr
Mint Rims was used on the alloys:
DSC04616 by RussZS, on Flickr
Crystal on the glass and Revive on the plastics:
DSC04617 by RussZS, on Flickr
and finally, some afters...
DSC04618 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04620 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04621 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04622 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04623 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04625 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04629 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04630 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04631 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04633 by RussZS, on Flickr
Great beading from Mint Rims!!
DSC04634 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04638 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04642 by RussZS, on Flickr
And as ever, the Tesco shots!!
DSC04644 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04645 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04646 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04648 by RussZS, on Flickr
Thanks for reading!!
DSC04639 by RussZS, on Flickr
Russ.
Some befores:
DSC04590 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04592 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04595 by RussZS, on Flickr
The car was pretty much caked in dirt and the wheels covered in brake dust.
As always, wheels tyres and arches first with Smart Wheels, G101, IronX and various brushes, giving us:
DSC04597 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next my new favourite foam - AutoBrite Magifoam (this stuff actually does something!!), via HD Lance and Kranzle K7 - watered down deliberately as its too thick to rinse away from my drainage sometimes - a good problem to have!!
DSC04599 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04600 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next the car was rinsed and hand washed with Auto Finesse Lather, CarPro Mitt and Zaino bucket (I love my new bucket!!
This was followed by new formula IronX:
DSC04598 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04601 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04602 by RussZS, on Flickr
Tardis was used next, then the car was foamed again, rinsed then moved inside for claying.
The claying stage was completed with Zaino Clay and Citrus Bling for lube.
Drying was next and I decided to break out my new drying towel - a MicroFibre Madness Dry Me Crazy:
DSC04604 by RussZS, on Flickr
It was a lot smaller than I expected it to be, but the construction of the towel and crucially its performance, were both spot on - very impressed!
DSC04605 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next up, bearing in mind that this was only a protection detail, I cleansed the paint via DA using a 3M Polishing Pad (Yellow) and Auto Finesse Rejuvenate, to help clean the paint further and lay down the ideal base for the new Machine Sealant:
DSC04606 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next up was the new sealant, which I applied via DA and a Lake Country Glazing Pad:
DSC04608 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04609 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04610 by RussZS, on Flickr
The sealant applied and removed with no effort at all - it literally melted into the paintwork. Also, there was no issue with fling as I believe it's been made deliberately thick to combat this potential issue.
I worked a panel at a time, removing immediately.
Pretty good beading for a sealant!!
DSC04611 by RussZS, on Flickr
More water - it began to sheet...
DSC04612 by RussZS, on Flickr
The exhausts were next with Mercury and #00 Wire Wool:
DSC04614 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04615 by RussZS, on Flickr
Mint Rims was used on the alloys:
DSC04616 by RussZS, on Flickr
Crystal on the glass and Revive on the plastics:
DSC04617 by RussZS, on Flickr
and finally, some afters...
DSC04618 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04620 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04621 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04622 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04623 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04625 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04629 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04630 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04631 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04633 by RussZS, on Flickr
Great beading from Mint Rims!!
DSC04634 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04638 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04642 by RussZS, on Flickr
And as ever, the Tesco shots!!
DSC04644 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04645 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04646 by RussZS, on Flickr
DSC04648 by RussZS, on Flickr
Thanks for reading!!
DSC04639 by RussZS, on Flickr
Russ.