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  1. Carlos182

    95 Octane vs 97/98 Octane?

    Ran mine on 95 for the first time since i had it at the weekend (all that was available) and it really didn't like it. Feels 100x better on v-power!
  2. Carlos182

    Track day pics

    Cheers dude! Quite correct you are!
  3. Carlos182

    Track day pics

    Just a few photos that have been sent to me. Yes it's filthy, but shh. Was my first track day in it and it performed faultlessly. Did around 160 miles in track time! Really impressed with how capable it was on track, certainly showed a few things up, especially when it was a bit damp to start...
  4. Carlos182

    Early morning beading

    Just a quick snap after work...
  5. Carlos182

    Early morning beading

    :thumb: loving the bead
  6. Carlos182

    A few photos of my 197

    Don't rinse with a pressure washer first, just with the hose. In my head makes it more gentle on the paintwork, probably makes no difference tbh. Yeah I don't use Devils Blood every time I clean, just if they're proper bogging or stained. At the minute haven't got a wax that I really like for...
  7. Carlos182

    A few photos of my 197

    Whole process from the start is a different question, one it's been done it's a lot easier to keep on top of. A 'proper' job for me would be; Wash Iron-x/fallout remover Tar remover Clay Machine Polish Wax Will probably give it a thorough clean come Feb time, but for now it's got plenty of wax...
  8. Carlos182

    A few photos of my 197

    Yeah, sponges are the devil. Microfibre or lambs wool wash mitt is your best bet. In terms of wax, really depends. In summer I'll tend to use a slightly softer wax, doesn't last as long, but doesn't take the punishment like it would in winter. I'd say maybe once every month/two months, honestly...
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    A few photos of my 197

    To echo what sevenfourate said any one of those does the trick. I'm trying out Devils Blood at the moment. Great in summer when it's mainly brake dust, but winter when it's mud/road grime etc works best with a quick clean first. Don't get me wrong, still works without. A normal wash would be a...
  10. Carlos182

    A few photos of my 197

    Can't go revealing all my secrets now can I?! Ha. Thanks, or should I thank the wax...?
  11. Carlos182

    Saying Hi!

    There will be plenty more! I know, doesn't stay clean long in winter anyway :weary:
  12. Carlos182

    A few photos of my 197

    Just put up a 'I'm New' thread, but thought I'd post (read spam) some pictures in here. Bit of a self-professed cleaning addict so be prepared for lots of pictures over time. Start off with a dirty one - in the pit garage an Donington Couple of cleaning/waxing shots... Which leads to nice...
  13. Carlos182

    Saying Hi!

    Thought I'd better join up now I've had my 197 for near on 2 months. Back to the world of French after dabbling with German and Italian for a bit, can't keep away from them. Previous Frenchies have all been Peugeots, but always had a soft spot for the Clio. Car is standard apart from a Scorpion...