Gleaming Kleen: Ford Focus RS detailed

[Jayplay]

Hi guys,

Thanks for taking the time to view another thread from us.

Here we have a Focus RS that needed some TLC. Owner requested some long term protection so we ended up using GTechniq to seal the paintwork and wheels.

First thing we did was remove the wheels and get them cleaned and decontaminated. Arches were also given a clean whilst the wheels were off.

Wheels were cleaned with Wolfs Decon Gel and then clayed. Wheels were then re-fitted for the wash stages, they were to come back off later in the detail to protect them with GTechniq and also to paint the brake calipers.

Engine bay was cleaned with Megs Super Degreaser

Usual wash and decontamination stages were carried out - pre wash with foam, wash, de-tar with Tardis and then Wolfs Decon Gel applied.

Bulk of correction was carried out using Menz 3.02 and a LC light cutting pad.

Few before and afters:

All the piano black parts were polished with Megs 205

Paint was refined with GTechniq P2

Once all machine polishing stages were complete GTechniq C1 was applied to all paintwork

Wheels were then removed and Gtechniq was applied to them and calipers were painted gloss black. Wheels nuts were also polished up and protected with Blackfire Metal Sealant

Brake caliper before....

and after.

And some shots of the car after all work was completed.

Thanks for looking

 

[Jt]

Looks lovely.

Wish they did gloss black ones....

 

[Dave]

Some job, great finish!

 

[Wallachie]

Great work - looks like new.

I can't stand the Mk2 RS though I'm afraid, they're a bit Halfords IMO.

 

[Jt]

For sure...if they did some different colours though..less garish, then maybe.

Would look ace in silver, grey or black, and not that matt shit limited edition one.

Stunning detail on that blue one though. Looks better than new.

 

[FactoryPilot]

The Matt one is Gloss Black!

The Matt finish is just a wrap. Pull it off and you have a gloss black RS underneath

 

[UserDeleted]

Nice. The Gtechniq C1 is excellent.

 

[Glenn Mc]

Stunning, just stunning !

How easy is it to paint the callipers ?, how long will it last ?, and can you do them silver ?


G.

 

[Cem]

Obscene work there. Simply incredible. It actually looks like a computer rendering.
And I won't stand for anyone dissing the mk2 RS.

 

[daz]

loving that, really nice

 

[Jayplay]

Stunning, just stunning !

How easy is it to paint the callipers ?, how long will it last ?, and can you do them silver ?


G.

Thanks Glenn . painting the calipers is very easy and is best if you are able to remove them completely to do this as you can get to all area's very easily and not worry about getting paint on other bits, however they can still be done whilst still fitted to car.
You can paint them any high temp colour paint you want and the finish will last a couple of years if all the prep work was done correctly.

 

[Jayplay]

Thanks to everyone for the comments, feedback is always greatly appreciated.

 

[robmug]

Jay, looks amazing as usual; have I asked you before how Gtechniq compares to Zaino z2pro for longevity?

I've been using Rejex on my 320d to great effect too & very easy to use, but the longevity claims for gt seem amazing.

 

[Jayplay]

Thanks

GTechniq c1 lasts 2+ years whilst Zaino only offers maybe 6+ months of protection.