New Car Detail - Metallic Artic White/Black Renault Captur GT Line

[Bristle Hound]

SWMBO new 'ride'

The car is a PCH one. It was delivered on Friday 2nd November. We were told it would be a driven delivery and I was pleasantly surprised that it was a trailored delivery. The Captur had 4.9miles on the clock on delivery

Speaking to the delivery representative, the car came straight out of the Renault Uk compound, so none of the dreaded Dealer prep. It still had the plastic seat coverings and some plastic coverings on the interior panels. The mats were in a plastic bag in the boot along with a litre of top up oil & a nylon case with 2 reflective jackets, first aid kit & warning triangle in

Below is the process I went through –

ValetPro citrus pre-wash pre-wash
2 bucket wash with lambswool mitt & a strong mix G3 Detox shampoo
Wheel arches cleaned with APC
Paintwork decontaminated with AF ObliTARarte
Paintwork decontaminated with CP Iron-X
All the wheels decontaminated with ObliTARate and Iron-X
Bodywork and glass wiped down with CarPro Eraser
2 x coats Sonax Xtreme Protect + Shine Hybrid applied with a foam applicator
Exterior plastic trims & door & boot shuts treated with Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer
Under bonnet cleaned with APC
2 x coats of Planet Polish wheel seal and shine applied to the wheels
Tyres dressed with Megs endurance tyre gel
Interior surfaces cleaned with Sonax Matt Finish Cockpit Cleaner
Interior mats treated with Gtechniq I1v2
2 x coats of Angelwax H2GO rain repellent applied to windscreen & rear window & 1 coat to the remaining exterior glass

The paint is now so slick & the flake pop is very good (no pic's yet)

Sorry, no ‘in progress’ photo’s, just the ‘completed’ ones

Thanks for looking

 

[Scotty75]

Never seen a Captur look so good @Bristle Hound

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[Bristle Hound]

Never seen a Captur look so good @Bristle Hound

Cheers @Scotty75

 

[Scotty75]

Your own handy work Col ?

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[Bristle Hound]

Your own handy work Col ?

@Scotty75 - Yup. Mind I had a little help

 

[Scotty75]

Poor ******, looks like she worked hard

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[Bristle Hound]

SWMBO got this to replace her F55 5 door MINI Cooper S which went back at the end of September after a 24 month PCH deal

Again the Renault was on a 24 month PCH. Not quite as good a deal as the MINI but not that far behind TBH

This deal came with metallic paint free so the good lady chose metallic artic white with contrast black roof. This is a £650 retail option so I don't expect to see many metallic white ones on the road

The standard spec on the Captur is crazy. A few 'highlights'

Full LED headlights, LED front fogs & LED rear lights
7" touchscreen sat nav
Parking sensors F & R with rear reverse parking camera
Hands free parking
Blindspot warning
Auto folding mirrors
Full leather with heated front seats
Auto lights & washers
Privacy glass
Climate control
Electric F & R windows
Keyless go

The 1 litre turbo 90bhp engine is a 3 cylinder one & is surprisingly nippy considering its still a new engine

The car was delivered on Friday 2nd November. We were told it would be a driven delivery and I was pleasantly surprised that it was a trailored delivery. The Captur had 4.9miles on the clock on delivery

Speaking to the delivery representative, the car came straight out of the Renault Uk compound, so none of the dreaded Dealer prep. It still had the plastic seat coverings and some plastic coverings on the interior panels. The mats were in a plastic bag in the boot along with a litre of top up oil & a nylon case with 2 reflective jackets, first aid kit & warning triangle in.

I'm more than happy to get the car 'naked' so to speak. Makes the new car detail very much easier IMHO

SWMBO is more than happy with her new 'ride' lol

 

[Scotty75]

That's quite a spec on that isn't it . My son in law had one for a little while , found it quite thirsty on fuel though.

Cracking job on the detail though Col. Hobbyist or is it your day job mate ?

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[Jassyo06]

SWMBO new 'ride'

The car is a PCH one. It was delivered on Friday 2nd November. We were told it would be a driven delivery and I was pleasantly surprised that it was a trailored delivery. The Captur had 4.9miles on the clock on delivery

Speaking to the delivery representative, the car came straight out of the Renault Uk compound, so none of the dreaded Dealer prep. It still had the plastic seat coverings and some plastic coverings on the interior panels. The mats were in a plastic bag in the boot along with a litre of top up oil & a nylon case with 2 reflective jackets, first aid kit & warning triangle in

Below is the process I went through –

ValetPro citrus pre-wash pre-wash
2 bucket wash with lambswool mitt & a strong mix G3 Detox shampoo
Wheel arches cleaned with APC
Paintwork decontaminated with AF ObliTARarte
Paintwork decontaminated with CP Iron-X
All the wheels decontaminated with ObliTARate and Iron-X
Bodywork and glass wiped down with CarPro Eraser
2 x coats Sonax Xtreme Protect + Shine Hybrid applied with a foam applicator
Exterior plastic trims & door & boot shuts treated with Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer
Under bonnet cleaned with APC
2 x coats of Planet Polish wheel seal and shine applied to the wheels
Tyres dressed with Megs endurance tyre gel
Interior surfaces cleaned with Sonax Matt Finish Cockpit Cleaner
Interior mats treated with Gtechniq I1v2
2 x coats of Angelwax H2GO rain repellent applied to windscreen & rear window & 1 coat to the remaining exterior glass

The paint is now so slick & the flake pop is very good (no pic's yet)

Sorry, no ‘in progress’ photo’s, just the ‘completed’ ones

Thanks for looking

It has a surprisingly nice looking interior mate paint work ain't that shabby either lol

 

[Bristle Hound]

That's quite a spec on that isn't it . My son in law had one for a little while , found it quite thirsty on fuel though.

Cracking job on the detail though Col. Hobbyist or is it your day job mate ?

@Scotty75 - Still running in at the mo but the mpg doesn't seem to bad
The quoted manufacturers mpg are a bit optimistic TBH bit like Audi's (& every other manufacturers quoted figures IMHO)

I like to think of myself as a 'enthusiastic amateur ' lol

It has a surprisingly nice looking interior mate paint work ain't that shabby either lol

@jassyo06 - Cheers my friend

 

[Bristle Hound]

This lot came in the post this morning from the PCH financier which was a bit of a surprise TBH

The 'car care kit' comes in a bright orange zipped foam type case which has velcro on the back to attach to the boot if necessary

There's so much room where the spare wheel should be (its got the usual tyre gunk with inflater) I've just put in under/in there

I doubt I'll use the dashcam

The gesture is a nice touch as this lot is FOC

& no I'm not under any obligation to use the dashcam lol

 

[Scotty75]

Seems a waste not to make use of the dash cam mate

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[Bristle Hound]

Seems a waste not to make use of the dash cam mate

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@Scotty75 - True
I may have a play when I've got a bit more time

 

[Bristle Hound]

Was trying to get this pic, which I got 2nd time round, when my Detailing buddy decided she wanted to get in the shot lol

 

[Bristle Hound]

3 month update on the wife's Captur

This is our first Renault we've ever owned so was a little 'leap of faith' so to speak

So far we have been pleasantly surprised. Now don't get me wrong, the 899cc 89bhp 3 cylinder turbo petrol engine is never going to set the world alight power wise but, its smooth, unhurried and reasonably economical considering it gets driven round town all the time, which at the mo is averaging around 40-42mpg. Sits at 70mph quite happy too

The standard spec on this particular model is great & make's so called 'premium' brands look a bit cheap IMHO

It even has height adjustable F safety belts & a gas lift bonnet which my Cupra doesn't!

Likes -

Standard spec. - Full leather with heated F seats, touch screen MMI with sat nav, F & R parking sensors with rear parking camera, privacy glass, self park mode, cruise control, blindspot warning, leccy foldy mirrors, LED F&R lights, keyless go with auto lock, multi level boot floor, climate control, leccy windows F&R
SUV 'stance' makes it easier for us getting our 2 youngest grandkids in & out as they are still in car seats
Not many metallic white/black roof 1's about
Surprisingly smooth engine/gearbox
Blindspot warning

Unsure's

Bonnet & doors sound a bit tinny when closing
Info screen at top of dash display is a bit old school

Dislike's

Some of the interior switch gear is abit all over the place. For example – Cruise control on/off switch is near the handbrake, stop start on/off is near the rotary dash illumination near the door on the R. Stereo controls are on a stalk on the left but the cruise control controls are on the steering wheel & frustratingly not illuminated

So far so good ...

The main thing is SWMBO love's the Captur & who am I to argue TBH lol

 

[cuke2u]

Well if your partner likes, then all is well and good. Hate the acronym though....

 

[NevMan]

Was trying to get this pic, which I got 2nd time round, when my Detailing buddy decided she wanted to get in the shot lol

Only saw this one now Col, PMSL...detailing buddy

 

[Jassyo06]

3 month update on the wife's Captur

This is our first Renault we've ever owned so was a little 'leap of faith' so to speak

So far we have been pleasantly surprised. Now don't get me wrong, the 899cc 89bhp 3 cylinder turbo petrol engine is never going to set the world alight power wise but, its smooth, unhurried and reasonably economical considering it gets driven round town all the time, which at the mo is averaging around 40-42mpg. Sits at 70mph quite happy too

The standard spec on this particular model is great & make's so called 'premium' brands look a bit cheap IMHO

It even has height adjustable F safety belts & a gas lift bonnet which my Cupra doesn't!

Likes -

Standard spec. - Full leather with heated F seats, touch screen MMI with sat nav, F & R parking sensors with rear parking camera, privacy glass, self park mode, cruise control, blindspot warning, leccy foldy mirrors, LED F&R lights, keyless go with auto lock, multi level boot floor, climate control, leccy windows F&R
SUV 'stance' makes it easier for us getting our 2 youngest grandkids in & out as they are still in car seats
Not many metallic white/black roof 1's about
Surprisingly smooth engine/gearbox
Blindspot warning

Unsure's

Bonnet & doors sound a bit tinny when closing
Info screen at top of dash display is a bit old school

Dislike's

Some of the interior switch gear is abit all over the place. For example – Cruise control on/off switch is near the handbrake, stop start on/off is near the rotary dash illumination near the door on the R. Stereo controls are on a stalk on the left but the cruise control controls are on the steering wheel & frustratingly not illuminated

So far so good ...

The main thing is SWMBO love's the Captur & who am I to argue TBH lol

Its a attractive practical car mate with a touch of French Flair the only thing l dont like is the plastic chrome....or for that matter any chrome they embellish the cars with these days...my days of a Fast Fancy German car are numbered as l grudge wasting money on them now....something less expensive for me next time

 

[Bristle Hound]

Well if your partner likes, then all is well and good.

Cheers

Hate the acronym though....

I'm assuming your referring to the SWMBO @cuke2u
I know my place my friend lol

Only saw this one now Col, PMSL...detailing buddy

@q5man - Thought you'd like that one Nev lol

Its a attractive practical car mate with a touch of French Flair the only thing l dont like is the plastic chrome....or for that matter any chrome they embellish the cars with these days...

@jassyo06 - Thanks buddy
I know what you mean about the plastic chrome. If the Captur was mine I probs wrap it but it ain't so I'm not gonna
I can forgive the plastic chrome guff for all the other standard spec toys it has TBH

my days of a Fast Fancy German car are numbered as l grudge wasting money on them now....something less expensive for me next time

I know what you mean
Was feeling the same 12 months ago hence I'm now driving a PCH car

Got to go with what works for you IMHO

 

[Bristle Hound]

Captur went in for its 12 month service at the local Renault main dealers
On this car it is a condition of the lease that it has to be serviced at a main dealers

Got fleeced for £118 for the pleasure

Captur is going back 2 months early to avoid the 24 month service cost
Apparently a lot of the Merc PCH guys do this too as their 24 month service costs are eye watering I'm told

Getting back to the Captur for a little 12 month review

Its surprisingly a decent motorway cruiser considering it only got a 899cc 3 cylinder turbo engine
I've done a fair few long distance runs (200 miles +). Set the cruise at 75mph & sit back. Comfortable and quiet & the look on the faces of some of the German cars is priceless as I pass them lol Bonus being I average around 46mpg too

Still loving all the toys, especially the blind spot warning & the TomTom based nav
Best standard fit interior mats I've had in any car. Very deep, plush and well made
Averaging around 45mpg over the 12 months which ain't bad as most times its a town car

The metallic white paint is a joy to work with & it really does love a coat of BSD

Downsides - The electrics sometimes have a mind of their own, which can be a little frustrating at times
When the engine bogs down at low rpm it really does bog down, but I suppose thats to be expected from such a small engine
Still don't like the switches being all over the interior instead of one section of the dash

The main thing is SWMBO loves her Captur. Her 1st Renault & 1st SUV (albeit a mini one)

TBH I do rather enjoy driving it to lol

So, so far so good. Lets see what the next 12 (or less lol) months bring

 

[S32B]

Captur went in for its 12 month service at the local Renault main dealers
On this car it is a condition of the lease that it has to be serviced at a main dealers

Got fleeced for £118 for the pleasure

Captur is going back 2 months early to avoid the 24 month service cost
Apparently a lot of the Merc PCH guys do this too as their 24 month service costs are eye watering I'm told

That's not bad tbh, I'd be happy with a £118 1st service bill. I didn't think you could send a pch car back early?

Hopefully I've fallen lucky with my pcp, I can give the car back between the 19th Sept- 19th Oct, the 3rd service will be due on the 29th October. So it's not officially due during the time I'll have it, it will just be counting down to it

 

[Bristle Hound]

That's not bad tbh, I'd be happy with a £118 1st service bill. I didn't think you could send a pch car back early?

@S32B - I think I would if I was driving an Audi/BMW etc too lol
Yes you can. You pay 55% of the outstanding lease balance. Apparently its an industry standard for leasing

Hopefully I've fallen lucky with my pcp, I can give the car back between the 19th Sept- 19th Oct, the 3rd service will be due on the 29th October. So it's not officially due during the time I'll have it, it will just be counting down to it

Nice one
Whats next ?

 

[S32B]

@S32B
Yes you can. You pay 55% of the outstanding lease balance. Apparently its an industry standard for leasing

That's handy to know.

Nice one
Whats next ?

No idea mate, looking to downsize as I've only done just shy of 7,000 mile in just over 2 years! But some of the cars are coming in at almost the same as the Audi per month! Don't know what to do, pcp, lease, buy 6 months old and then keep for 5 years???? I still want something that is sporty/fun and a mate of mine is into his Golf's, he's saying I should go Golf GTi PP and keep that for a few years, especially as I know a guy that can service it well. I did think about the TT quattro s-line, new shape/year.

 

[Bristle Hound]

@S32B - My vote would go to the Golf GTI PP, but not in black lol
Keep an eye out for cheapo Cupra lease deals too. I was was very pleasantly surprised how good it was to the point I was going to buy it at the end of the lease
Then we started caravaning ...

 

[S32B]

@S32B
Keep an eye out for cheapo Cupra lease deals too. I was was very pleasantly surprised how good it was to the point I was going to buy it at the end of the lease
Then we started caravaning ...

Yeah I saw one of those the other day in silver, it did look nice. I didn't know you had the option to buy at the end either! Think a new one is due out next year.

 

[Bristle Hound]

Yeah I saw one of those the other day in silver, it did look nice. I didn't know you had the option to buy at the end either! Think a new one is due out next year.

@S32B - Apparently VW financial services, who do all the VAG leases, will give you an option to buy at the end of the lease. I’m told you have to wait till the last month Of the agreed lease period to get a price