Goodkat Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 There are so many 'My focus is broken - please help' threads on here, how about we celebrate all things Focus by showing off the cleanliness of your pride and joy? As the winter months are coming, I am sure there will be many filthy ones on here. So, I will start. I have spent all afternoon washing and polishing mine... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Not too clean at the minute but this was fairly recently. I love my alloys Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Sent from my iPhone 5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 That looks smart as. Sent from my Gen 1 WAP phone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Think its the wrong time of year for shiny pics lol. Heres mine clean and wet though...keep meaning to get a beading shot as the wax is working well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocusSmudge Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 This is mine clean, taken a few weeks ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 What product did you use to get that perfect reflection, Smudge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocusSmudge Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 What product did you use to get that perfect reflection, Smudge? Hi Tom, First washed the car using AutoGlym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner, followed by a full clay barring. I then used Meguiars Ultimate Compound to remove as many surface detects as possible. I use several polishes which each perform well depending on the task. As the previous step removed all swirl marks, I used Mer Ultimate Shine Polish topped off with Farecla G3 Super Resin Wax. Both the compound and polish were applied using the Meguiars DA Power System in co-operation with a 3000rmp corded drill. (defiantly recommend if you can't afford a 'proper' DA or don't have the confidence to use one) When I bought the car early October, the paintwork was in a right state, but with a bit of work (over a days worth lol), as you can see it's now pretty pristine. HTH. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 It is the wrong time, certainly. Give it a couple of weeks and we can have a dirtiest car competition! Loving the photos so far! Sent from my Gen 1 WAP phone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocusSmudge Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 My MK1 Estate (sold) after the same treatment by hand: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hi Tom, First washed the car using AutoGlym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner, followed by a full clay barring. I then used Meguiars Ultimate Compound to remove as many surface detects as possible. I use several polishes which each perform well depending on the task. As the previous step removed all swirl marks, I used Mer Ultimate Shine Polish topped off with Farecla G3 Super Resin Wax. Both the compound and polish were applied using the Meguiars DA Power System in co-operation with a 3000rmp corded drill. (defiantly recommend if you can't afford a 'proper' DA or don't have the confidence to use one) When I bought the car early October, the paintwork was in a right state, but with a bit of work (over a days worth lol), as you can see it's now pretty pristine. HTH. Do you fancy doing mine? ;) Sounds like a lot of effort tbh, but definitely worth it with those results! My usual is just a wash, AG SRP and topped with Poorboys Nattys wax. All done by hand currently. But I just can't get the depth of shine I'd like. This was a few weeks back using the above method: The camera doesn't help. but theres a lot more to be had from the paintwork I think! Won't be doing any more this year, except the odd blast with the jetwash. But will definitely consider claying and a compound polish (hopefully with a DA or similar) next year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Not from today, but last week. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 I think I will give mine a claying next year, here I was all proud of my polish job but some here are making mine look crap in comparison! Keep the photos coming chaps, looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonio Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 My little mk1 focus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy45 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 The ST after one of it's many baths, it rarely gets more than that as I just don't get the time and it looks good enough to me with just it's usual Gold class shampoo treatment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Colour looks nice on that shape focus. I never use soap on my cars. Just damp cloth then a wash. Once every 6 months give it a good wax. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_dom91 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Here's mine Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighty16 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 If in doubt... Flat Out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxworld Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Night white wash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figgis41 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Please excuse the ugly bugger lent on it, i was striking a pose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Cleaned mine this morning. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Cleaned my windscreen...that's about it lol Amazing how much easier it is to drive when you can see where you're going :p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Cleaned my wheels yesterday: Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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