Renault Medium Red (TENNM) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a bit of a ghost in the Renault catalog, appearing only for the 2014 model year across the fleet. It is a mature, grounded red that avoids the flashy, orange-leaning neon tones of modern hatchbacks. Since it was likely applied to everything from family-sized people movers to city cars, it has a versatile character that works well in any light. Because your car has faced a decade of weather since this paint was fresh, you may notice your original finish has softened or faded slightly compared to the new pigment in your hand.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means you are working with pure, deep pigment rather than a soup of metallic flakes. The lack of sparkles makes your job easier because you do not have to worry about the "flop" or the flakes standing on end and changing the color at different angles. However, solid reds are notoriously prone to oxidation from the sun. When you apply your touch-up, it will likely look richer and more vibrant than the surrounding panels, so the key is to build the color slowly rather than attempting to fill the entire depth of a chip at once.

Best Practices

You will find your identification sticker on the passenger or driver-side door pillar, usually tucked inside an oval-shaped graphic. Before you spray or dab Renault Medium Red (check for code TENNM), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to wake up the heavy red pigments that settle at the bottom. Always test the color on the included card to confirm the match before touching your car. Work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast, and keep the container moving to ensure an even flow across the surface. Give each layer plenty of drying time so the finish remains flat and professional.