Pastit130 Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Renault Megane, 1.4, red, on a P-plate. "Before" pic attached It had to be the filthiest pile of junk ever. The paint was seriously faded on the body and the front end has had a bad respray. The bumpers were pale grey rather than black. Inside it has been used by a slob as a fast food restaurant. The Dyson was almost beaten by grease in the carpets, the rear seat had also seen some serious toddler action and accidents judging by the smell. I took it out and power washed it. You should have seen the gravy running out of it. The car was seriously humming so has had a major interior going over and drowned in fabric refresher spray. Came up rather well all things considered. Outside we rinsed it off (he'd already washed it before coming round today), then attacked it with Meguiars No.83, followed by red colour magic and then a spot of Megs NXT Gen TechWax (buffed with a cheap Halfords polisher). Bumpers done with Armorall. Now the FREE car looks like something usable! It's not perfect but at least I can now get inside without the need to glove up! Personally I'd flog it but my mate needs the car and as said before, it's cost him nothing but a day here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastit130 Posted April 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Why do people do such things and let their cars get in such a state? Pic attached after 5 hours work inside and out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastit130 Posted April 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Last pic, very shiny front and not the dull red it started off as... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Needs to lose the Halfords wheel trims. Renault would do you a set of 4 for about £40. Would make all the difference. Otherwise try a scrap yard. I bloody hate those £14 sets of trims!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Otherwise a good job by the way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudos Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Five hours well spent me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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