Mondeo Zetec-S Enhancement with Megs DA and Auto Finesse Range

[RussZS]

I actually made a start on this car a few weeks ago, but got rained off halfway through

However, I now have the Megs MF system and Auto Finesse Spirit in my collection, so I could try them out on this rather nice Mondeo Zetec-S...

A few befores:


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As ever, wheels were first:


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These were dealt with via a recently re-acquired EZ Detail Brush (I've needed one of these again much sooner - great brush), AS G101 and Envy Detail brushes. Vikan brush was used on the arches:


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Next, I snow foamed with Megs Hyper Wash:


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Washed with the best shampoo on the market:


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Whilst washing, I'd noticed that the surface wasn't quite as smooth as I'd left it (I clayed and decontaminated last time), so out came my preferred clay:


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which was very effective in removing this:


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Not entirely sure what these were, something pollen based I assume, but it was swiftly dealt with using the AF Clay (I used a Lather mix as lube)

Now, the paint on this car wax soft-medium, which I was able to assess last time I looked at it, so I thought it'd be a great test for the Megs MF system, as I'd only used it so far on harder German cars, where it was able to leave a great finish after the cutting phase, so I was keen to see if the finish would be the same on softer paint...

Paint before:


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Paint After:


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Generally very good, but I could see a bit of hologramming when moving the light around, or catching the Sun, so it didn't finish down quite so well on this softer paint, but the hazing was very, very minor. I now see where the Finishing Wax would fit in, as it would have allowed me to refine this car VERY quickly, so I'll be investing in some shortly...

50/50 from another panel:


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As I didn't have the Finishing Wax, I decided to refine with Auto Finesse's Rejuvenate, as I was using Spirit as LSP, so an ideal base for it:


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Some afters:


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I finished up with:

- Mint Rims on alloys
- Pinnacle Black Onyx on tyres
- AF Tripple on door shuts
- AF Revive on plastics (did a GREAT job)


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[RussZS]

Also, I corrected the rear lights very quickly:


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Thanks for looking

Russ

 

[Roy]

Awsome AF the way forward then

 

[RussZS]

Awsome AF the way forward then

Defo for me. When I sort this out as a proper business, I'll be offering Spirit as my main wax, then probably offer GTechniq as the sealant option (C1 or C2)

The AF range is spot on. Mint Rims has impressed me a lot in particular today. Really nice to use, and very wet finish for wheels.

It's not all good though, the tyre dressing isn't durable enough for example.

 

[RalphyBMW]

Wonderful job, I used to have a 5dr V6 Zetec-S in that same Colorado Red, lovely car for something so average on paper.

 

[RussZS]

Indeed they are! What power is the 2.5 V6? I love ST220's, such a great car for the money!

Thanks btw

 

[Foxspeed]

buffed up well :thumbup:

 

[RalphyBMW]

2.5 was 170 brake, always overshadowed by the '220, but a great cross-country car in its own right. Did several laps of the 'ring in mine, the car did really well.

 

[luke3]

How long after having a car sprayed should you wait before having it detailed russ? As they've done my rear quarter and boot now so wouldn't mind having mine done in the future once I've got my drivers sill sorted?

Excellent job as always!!

 

[RussZS]

How long after having a car sprayed should you wait before having it detailed russ? As they've done my rear quarter and boot now so wouldn't mind having mine done in the future once I've got my drivers sill sorted?

Excellent job as always!!

They say 2-4 weeks to allow the solvents to evaporate from the clearcoat and fully harden, but I believe it depends on which CC the bodyshop has used. I'm no expert on repainting I'm afraid, so I'd also suggest leaving at least a few weeks to be certain. Polishing isn't the issue, protection can be.

Tbh, I wouldn't recommend correction after October. I'm currently putting together protection packages for Winter, ensuring paint, wheels and plastics are protected properly, for at least 6 months, and a strong glass sealant is used to allow visibility during the poor weather period and to stop windscreens freezing.

I'd look at correction mid-late March, after the worst of the Winter has passed.

 

[Masa]

I got a second hand mondeo ST220 at the beginning of this month !!
Only 53 ST220 were sold in Japan and I have got one of them.

 

[RussZS]

Very nice Masa!!

 

[Arran]

Hard to believe a Mondeo is a rear sight on roads! Lol!