This job was referred by a friend, Mun from <hypergloss.blogspot.com>. Hence we undertook this job together. A brand new self-parking Ford Focus needs to be perfected and coated for permanent protection.
We started with the wheels. Wheels were cleaned with Osren Degreaser FX
Before
After
I work further on the wheels by using Iron-X and Tar remover
As expected for a new car, very little iron particles were found. Gum marks like the picture on the right were easily removed by tar remover.
The car was given a good bubble wash...
and a really detail thorough cleaning. Trims and badges were cleaned with Optimum Power Clean.
Clayed with ONR as lube.
Proceed to inspection...
Despite being new, this car was involved in a small accident and had the front resprayed. The finish is an unintentional flat white.
Lack of definition. Inspection with LED shows pigmented and rough surface.
The right side back panels were full of mineralised water drip marks.
A close up...
Due to the terrible condition of the front, we started with the fron by using Osren P40 with Denim pads.
This was before.
Have a view at the 50/50. Marrings are still present and needs to be further refined. But paint is leveled.
Another view of 50/50.
The mineralised watermarks were tried with a light polish "Autoglym Super Resin Polish". Seems useless. We proceeded to using M105 on purple foamed wool and finished with M205 on polishing pad.
Before...
After
The rest of the car was then corrected with M105 on purple foamed wool, M105 on polishing pad, and M205 on polishing pad.
All defects were removed to a swirl-less, scratch-less finish.
Having perfected the surface, Optimum Coating "Opti-Guard" was applied and allowed to cure overnight.
There is no end to the pursuit of perfection. Polished all the chrome and metal parts.
Before. Filled with scratches. Lack of shine and reflection.
Slow hand polish with Autoglym Metal Polish. Finished and protected with Autoglym Super Resin Polish.
After
Next morning gloss...
Water beading...
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