Spirit Blue Fiesta ST

[N0ddie]

Lovely motor! What sort of MPG you getting out of it on a longer run/motorway driving?

Currently showing 37mpg. Just filled it with Shell Nitro to see if there is a difference to Momentum.

 

[Soton200]

Currently showing 37mpg. Just filled it with Shell Nitro to see if there is a difference to Momentum.

Is that you driving sensibly?

 

[N0ddie]

Thats driving sensibly half a tank then being more enthusiastic with the 2nd half lol.

Its too hard to drive sensibly all the time lol.

 

[MarkCup]

Thats driving sensibly half a tank then being more enthusiastic with the 2nd half lol.

Its too hard to drive sensibly all the time lol.

I find this too...boost is so addictive!

In my Clio 200 I could go full on economy mode for an entire tank and see 40mpg if I really tried.

In the ST, I've managed half a tank at most like that, then the red mist descends and I'm driving it on its door handles for the remainder. I'm seeing over 40mpg most tanks now regardless of how hard I drive it.

 

[luke3]

Mines on 37-38mpg and that's driving quite hard, massively impressed with the fuel economy, I used to get like 24-25 from my 197, if I go on motorway I've got 50 quite easily!

Such a brilliant car, I'm still chuffed to bits two months on.

 

[Soton200]

Damn I can't wait. Feels like I've been waiting ages even though it's been brought forward.

 

[MarkCup]

Damn I can't wait. Feels like I've been waiting ages even though it's been brought forward.

You know it'll be worth it!

 

[N0ddie]

Gally's detail write up:

Hi chaps, i've been looking forward to this one... just a bit! Martin (Noddie) was kind enough to trust me with his cracking Twingo RS a while back and asked me if I would give his brand new Fiesta ST a detail once he picked it up. Gadly!

Now not much in the way of process pictures. With other little things going on I don't always get the time for write ups these days sadly, this was one that I had to do. Enjoy...

Befores, car was lacking some proper colour just through the usual dealer prep and covering 1,000 since picking it up.









The usual process, still never settled on a wheel cleaner but bough another litre of Autobrite Brite Gel. I'm a massive fan of the thicker, proper foaming wheel cleaners, they just seem to offer more bit.







As always, dreaded brake dust... IX of course still top of the tree for iron removers.









Lovely new SN sponge and Gwash for washing. All the usual snowfoaming etc. Valet pro brush and the ever present G101 for badges, grilles (front one was fun!)



Tardis next, very very little tar on the car in the first 1,000 miles so nothing to show.



Then more IX. The rear on the Fiesta liek the Clio is so flat so just collects everything! Always the same, even the MK6. Hotbed for iron on any Mk7s i've done.



Re-washed. Time for claying. Again very little due to a thorough decontamination. 1/4 of the roof...



Final wash, PW'd and water sheeted off to leave very little drying, love this XL Uber towel. Still have a nice new one in the wrapper.



Some light marring, doesn't look like the claying inflicted much, similar to initial checks before detail. Very impressed with the condition of the paint considering poor prep from some dealers...







With the LSP of choice already chosen I ruled out a few pre wax cleansers/polishes. Giving the Strata the best possible base was paramount so I went with Menzerna 203s, White Hexlogic pad.

Minimal clearcoat removal and left any real deep marks. Really frustrating seeing people hack brand new cars to bits with heavy compound. Leaves zero room for further improvement when really needed, anyway left this after one IPA/panel-wipe wipedown...







Time to tidy up all the little bits...



Been heavily testing Nanolex trim restorer an in the middle product between say Revive and Dlux (market leader imo).. continues to impress although it can't compete with the likes of Dlux...





Megs for the tyres. I couldn't buy anythign else after all these years, still a massive fan...



G1 on the glass as always... market leader still, by a long way.



Some uber clean glass...





Another IPA/Panel-Wipe wipedown before LSP...



Time for LSP... Having been very very lucky to have won Miglore's brand new ceramic sealant 'Strata', I was really looking forward to trying it out. I had used my car as the test bed a week or so ago, get used to application etc. It impressed me greatly.

The applicator is one of the best i've used with any sealant of this ilk. Stays loaded with product so you really use so little. AT the moment, I couldn't recommend it more. I'm a massive fan of Migliore in general, the branding and the quirky style of their products, so i'm happy to see they have moved with the times. (Look out for the write up on my own car).

Cost might put some off but Migliore have got the product spot on. Durability will be the interesting test now. It certainly added lovely gloss and a crsipness to this colour.

 

[N0ddie]

The rest:

Now outside for the afters and... some sun for a change! Not the easiest colour to capture unlike Imperial Blue but this colour is alive in the flesh, really gives a nod to IB way more than Performance Blue did imo.

Really really rewarding colour shame you can't all see it in the flesh. I'm not sure I could own one in any other colour.

















































Thanks for taking the time to look guys. Critique and comments always welcome.

 

[LukeRS]

Looks amazing that, absolutely spotless. Love that blue.

 

[Soton200]

Looks photoshopped. Thats how good it looks!

Wanna do mine? Haha

 

[N0ddie]

Looks photoshopped. Thats how good it looks!

Wanna do mine? Haha

Lol. I wish I could get it looking that good. Was a local (ish) guy on Cliosport that done it for me. He is very good at what he does and him being a Ford man meant he took extra care with it which is always appreciated. I've never had such clean "shut lines" lol.

Have now just burned through my first tank of Shell Nitro+ and agree that it does last longer. For much of the tank I did drive quite a bit more aggressively than usual and managed to get the same mileage from the tank as I did doing 50% Eco driving and 50% "angry driving".

 

[MarkCup]

I've only just realised you've not got the Mountune badge on the back. I think you're the only one I've seen so far that hasn't.

To avoid every tom, dick, and Harry having a pop?

 

[N0ddie]

I've only just realised you've not got the Mountune badge on the back. I think you're the only one I've seen so far that hasn't.

To avoid every tom, dick, and Harry having a pop?

Kinda. It's more about subtlety tbh. I have it on the inside of the car in the wee recess above the heated seat buttons.

 

[Deaks]

Dayyyum. Only just seen the detail Martin. Looks absolutely fantastic! Every inch covered

 

[Foxspeed]

buffed up well :jase:

 

[dmn1989]

Very nice mate

 

[luke3]

I've got to protect my ST for the winter in the next two weeks, I'm looking forward to it to be honest, will probably take me two days though as I like to take my time (tea breaks lol). I'll have to start a thread of my own on here!

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Martin one word Stunning love it fella

 

[CL10]

Had a ride in one of these recently, quite an impressive bit of kit! Love the colour, especially after the detail. I googled the price of the ceramic sealant, and found your pictures are being used to promote it! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130963063615)