MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: RussZS on March 06, 2012, 09:58:56 am
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The Focus ST500 is a limited edition run of 500 pre facelift Focus ST's, each loaded with equipment including scarlet leather Recaro seats, Xenon headlights, sat nav, rain-sensing wipers and limited edition decals.
This particular example was without its decals and had seen some paint on its rear quarter, which had been finished poorly with signs of pig tailing, sanding marks and very poor clarity in the clearcoat. The rest of the car was suffering from very heavy swirling.
The aim of this detail was the wet sand the repainted area to improve its appearance, then to enhance the paintwork to remove as much swirling as possible. I also took the opportunity to try Auto Finesse Hide out on the Leather Interior...
A few befores:
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DSC03390 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953090049/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03391 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6806978698/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03392 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953093369/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03393 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6806981778/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
As always, wheel area first with Smart Wheels, G101 and various brushes:
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DSC03397 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953098255/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03398 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6806986654/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03399 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953100855/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03401 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953102409/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03402 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6806990898/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03403 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953106023/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03404 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953107653/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Followed up with IronX to remove embedded brake dust:
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DSC03405 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6806995914/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03406 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6806997206/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Next the car was foamed with AS Duet:
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DSC03407 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953112757/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
(That's after 5 mins dwell)
Next:
- Hand washed with AS Duet
- Rinsed
- IronX applied to entire car to remove any fallout
- Tardis to remove tar
Then the car was moved inside for claying:
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DSC03411 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953118685/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
BH Clay Soft:
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DSC03412 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807006786/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03413 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807008164/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
The car was then dried with CG Wooly Mammoth:
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DSC03414 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807010694/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
I decided to wet sand the rear quarter first, then machine polish the rest of the car afterwards.
Some pics of the rear quarter:
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DSC03408 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953113879/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03410 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953116601/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03409 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953115217/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
As you can see, very poor general finish and reflections!
Now ideally I'd be getting this panel perfect, but given that the rest of the car is very 'orange peely' from Ford, my aim was to restore the depth to the paint, but not remove the Orange Peel completely.
Depth wise, we were looking at an average of about 650 on this panel:
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DSC03422 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807017634/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
I decided to begin with 2500 grit, then follow up with 3000. This combination was chosen to not remove the peel completely, but to finish down the poor finish as well as possible and to try to 'match' the rest of the car.
I also had the issue that various areas were worse than other parts of the panel, so I changed pressure and working time based upon this.
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DSC03425 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807021068/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03427 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953135713/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03429 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953138481/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03433 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807027930/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03435 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807029468/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
After 3000:
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DSC03436 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953144553/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03437 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807031996/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
I corrected the 3000 with Scholl S3 and Scholl Spider Pad:
(Slightly out of focus - apologies)
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DSC03439 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807034408/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
After:
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DSC03440 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807036232/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03441 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953151421/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03444 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953152829/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
The peel is still present, but the reflectivity and depth have been restored.
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DSC03448 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953156955/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
I then began working on the rest of the car, which was averaging about 170 microns:
Before:
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DSC03416 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953126663/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03417 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953128451/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03452 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807047636/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03453 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953162901/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03456 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807053940/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03461 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953173625/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Old ST stripe residue still present:
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DSC03458 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807055738/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
After:
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DSC03520 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807128648/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Now I had a real struggle finishing down well on this paint. Megs 205 and Menz 106FA were leaving very faint holograms which were simply not acceptable.
Britemax Black Max came to my rescue and allowed me to finish down perfectly using a 3M Finishing Pad and DA:
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DSC03473 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953181893/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
The Hide Pair was used on the interior along with Spritz:
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DSC03475 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807070394/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03476 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953185635/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03477 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953187301/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Mint Rims on the wheels:
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DSC03479 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953188893/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Mercury on the exhaust:
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DSC03482 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807079806/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03483 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807081446/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Crystal, Revive and Black Onyx used in their respective areas:
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DSC03500 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953217555/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03523 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953244175/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03524 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953246353/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03526 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953247971/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
LSP for today was Auto Finesse Desire...
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DSC03480 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807076422/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Curing:
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DSC03481 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807078266/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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and finally, some afters...
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DSC03484 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807083510/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03486 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807086874/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03487 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807088240/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03489 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807090102/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03490 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807091618/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03492 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953206721/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03494 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953210695/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03497 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953212217/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03498 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953214157/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03501 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953219237/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03502 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807107610/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03504 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807110404/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03505 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807111914/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03507 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953227847/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03508 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807115520/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03510 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807117174/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03511 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807119284/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC03513 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6953234979/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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Next up, we have a yellow Camaro...
Thanks for reading!
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DSC03518 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6807127098/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Russ.
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Nice work on the wet sanding Russ. Impeccable finish again! :happy2:
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Great work mate :smiley:
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another cracking job Russ! Looking forward to the TTRS and Edition 30 writeups
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Wow :notworthy:
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Just a little question I have monza 18's that white worm has started but on the edge there are stubborn brake dust from previous owner it's nothing major would ironx agitate the white worm more?
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Thats a nice job there. Cant wait to see the yellow camaro!
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:congrats:
Very nice job, and an impressive match to the rest of the car.
BTW, I like Mini the Moocher, too!
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Quality work. :congrats: Can i have one of those mats it's parked on please & what is the best thing to remove old wheel weight tape please?. :smiley:
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WOW :notworthy: Wet Sanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That finish
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Top job there again mate! :congrats:
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:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: top work there fella. looks great
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top work. Wet sanding is amazing, it seems counter intuitive but the results are amazing. Even if i learned how to do it i think i'd need balls of steel :grin: