** March Winner #1 Mondeo TDCI [56k away]

[Sisson]

Decided to put tis in the competition, even though its only my 2nd time using a PC.


Having sold my Ibiza late last year to buy a bigger car due to expecting our first child, Up to now i havent had chance to use my PC on her due to the poor weather and just not having the time, So this is my 2nd detail and i think it went rather well...

The car was bought as an ex-fleet car with 80k on the clock, the paint looked like it had never been washed and only seen car washes and brushes, swirls all over and various straight scratches and marks.

Before shots

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3917.jpg

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Wheels and arches

Decided to start off with the wheels and arches, the wheels are prone to laquer damage and will hopefully getting a refurb later this year.

All cleaned with Megs all purpose cleaner 10:1 and a bit of Gold class shampoo as well, Tyres dressed with Megs Endurance tyre Gel, Arches dressed with Autoglym Bumper care, and wheels treated to two coats of Poorboys EX-P sealant and two coats of Nattys blue paste wax.

EDIT: forgot to say, i painted the calipers in hammerite silver aswell,

Befores

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3925.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3924.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3938.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3926.jpg

Afters

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3943.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3928.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3952.jpg

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Washing process

Next up wash to wash her, process used was:

Pre-soak with Gilmour using SSF and CG Maxi sud 2
Left to soak for 5 minutes
Rinse down with hose
Washed with two bucket method using Megs Gold Class shampoo & conditioner and Megs wash mitt
Rinsed again
Dried with Sonus Der wunder drying towels

The trusty two bucket method
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3953.jpg

Gilmour in action
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3956.jpg

Left to soak

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3957.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3958.jpg

Ready for drying
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3960.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3963.jpg

Paint Inspection

Swirls were evidently visible but hard to capture on camera, also a few buffer trails/holograms present...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3968.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3969.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3967.jpg

Claying process

Decided to Clay the whole car using Megs clay kit, lots of bonded contamination,

This was the clay after 1 door
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3977.jpg

Car was rinsed down again and dried, now ready for machining.

Machining process

Car was taped up using 3M blue tape

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3971.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3972.jpg

A test patch was done on the door, firstly using Poorboys SSR2.5 on a 4" Sonus pad which removed a few swirls but wasnt what i was hoping for. Decided to up the strength and go for Menzerna IP on the same pad, this did the trick great and removed 95% of defects

50/50 shots

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3973.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3975.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3976.jpg

Rest of the car was done using the same process,

Followed up with a once over with poorboys SSR1 on a sonus 6" pad then followed with a coat of Poorboys EX-P sealant and finally a coat of Nattys Blue paste wax.

Afters

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3984.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3980.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3982.jpg

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Interior

Next up was the interior, Whole car hoovered out and seats treated to AG leather care, dash and plastics had some Poorboys natural look gel on.

Door jams were cleaned and treated to a bit of AG Bumper care on the rubber bits and some Poorboys EX-P and Nattys on the paint.

Before's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3991.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3992.jpg

Forgot to take any befores of the interior, but here are some afters...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3995.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3996.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/140_4008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/140_4007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/140_4006.jpg


Engine

Lastle was the engine bay, not in too bad condition but was cleaned with megs APC then dressed with a mixture of AG bumper care, Poorboys natural look gel and Poorobys sealant on the painted parts.

Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3993.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3994.jpg

Afters

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3999.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3998.jpg

Total time was 8 hours but over two days...

Thoroughly enjoyed it and hope you enjoyed the read.

Few more finished pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_3997.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/140_4002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/140_4009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/139_4000.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/140_4003.jpg

What do you all think?

Not bad for a second attempt.

Thanks for reading

Adam

[ChuckH]

Nice turn around Lookin good !!! :thumb:

[Ronnie]

Great job I really love the way the colour came up especially in the last couple of pics.... Really want those dark headlights for my Mondie!!!

attention to detail is awesome! Health to enjoy the new motor!!!:thumb:

[Sisson]

The blackeyes are an easy mod ronnie,

Take the lights out, heat the glue up and then prise the glass off, mask off the surround and spray away, then put back together.

Theres a guide on the mondeo enthusiasts forum

[d3m0n]

Ive said it before and i'll say it again.....great job and top motor with the subtle mods

[Ronnie]

Thanks Sisson am gonna try it with a set I got today from the scrappie!!! here goes nothing!

[andburg]

technically this should be march #1 but a top job fella!

[Sisson]

Oh, am i too late for the Feb entry?

[leeshez]

Nice example :).

[willjordan7]

Top job done there m8,you can get covers for the suspension tops off Ford very cheaply,only about a tenner for both.

[Brazo]

Very nice mate but we will stick this in the March comp :cool:

[Sisson]

Oh...

Ok no problem.

[Harley]

Excellent job well done.

[Curtiz]

stunning finish there :) love the colour! the last couple of pics are superb

[Sisson]

Thanks

[ahaydock]

Wow, what a full on excellent details!

[Sisson]

Thanks very much for the kind comments

[Ali]

looks excellent.

[streaky]

very nice job.

[Sisson]

Thanks again..

Anyone know when the voting starts?

[Sisson]

Just a couple of beading shots after it rained

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/sisson16v/140_4014.jpg

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