Hi again chaps. Just a little write up (plenty of pictures) on a stunning Escort Cosworth. This was only in for a tidy up and some protection.
I'd just like to say a massive thanks to the owner, Andy for letting me work on his pride and joy, it was a pleasure to work on. The car was resprayed by us at Protek Bathgate not long ago and it's done a handful of miles since then it was just needing that final touch to bring it to life.
Also a thanks to Craig for popping though and giving me a hand. His camera helped with the afters! I think he may have been drunk though... :lol:
First up inspection and a plan of action...
A few bit s and bobs around the car in need of attention but really nothing of any real note...
Bit of chrome and pipework poking through the vents... it's had some work!
Onto the rather bright White Oz Super T's. I really could not live with White wheels! Still rather clean from little use...
Time to clean. Today's choice thanks to Dennis was a trial of StjarnaGloss Hjul. I'm a massive fan of thicker "gel" type cleaners, I think they lather up and clean better than some runnier thinner wheel cleaners.
Not the toughest task today on these wheels but diluted 10:1 and used with the ever awesome EZ and Swissvax brushes.
Pw to loosen off some dirt...
G101 as always on the tyres...
Hjul time...
Next up the last of my Wolf's De-ironizer next to get rid of some light filings. Iron X for me next...
Washed off to reveal...
Nice and bright again.
Onto the bodywork. Quick snowfoam to loosen off the dust/dirt around the car...
G101 and the awesome Swissvax brush at work again, nothing missed...
All rinsed off and looking better already...
Followed by a quick tardis, really nothing on any panels tbh.
There was no need for any claying, the paintwork was in good condition exception being the bonnet and spoiler, that had a little overspray but the last thing I wanted was to inflict some marring when it wasn't required. First time in a long time!
Dried off and inside for inspection... Now I had spoken to Andy before seeing the car about the bonnet, he said it looked a bit scummy after trying some polish on it so that needed some attention and a little overspray on the massive rear wing.
Bonnet haze...
My favourite combo on most medium paints... Menzerna 106fa and 3m Yellow polishing pad used. So simple yet fantastic ability to correct and finishing down.
My apprentice for the evening Craig tasked with doing the bonnet... he loves being my biatch really... :lol:
Much much better. Spoiler next, my turn!
Not sure where the overspray was from but removed no problem.
Rest of the car prepped with Britemax Blackmax. Great prep product for this colour, leaves a nice slick clean base for any carnauba wax. I have to admit it's no Amigo imo, by machine or hand Amigo definitely has the edge on filling and slickness.
Whilst going round the car with Blackmax Craig was following me with my new favourite wax, Bouncer's 22.
This was my 3rd time of using this wax and I just find it's so honest, it feels like Jay poured is heart and soul into it and he's produced imo the best wax in that price range bar none imo.
It feels much more boutique than it's price tag suggest. Now i'm a pot/packaging wh0re as much as anyone and if you had put Jay's wax into a Zymol or a SV pot the detailing industry would be raving it about it more than they already are. It's fantastic and such a credit to Jay and the DJ boys!
Some shots Craig took...
Tyres treated to Megs Endurance, bottle nearly finished after 2 years!
Trim with AF revive, did try some seal feed on the rubbers but I think it suits new rubbers and plastics much more.
Glass with AF crystal. Still on the look out for another at the moment.
Exhaust with my old favourite Autosol. Wasn't actually that bad.
Now onto the afters sadly we were losing light unlike the previous ST but Craig tried his best. Enjoy the pictures.
Tucked up for the night...
Thanks for taking the time out to look guys, apologies it wasn't the most in depth write up on this occasion.
Thanks again for to Andy the owner for letting me work on such a fantastic example of a Fast Ford.
I'd just like to say a massive thanks to the owner, Andy for letting me work on his pride and joy, it was a pleasure to work on. The car was resprayed by us at Protek Bathgate not long ago and it's done a handful of miles since then it was just needing that final touch to bring it to life.
Also a thanks to Craig for popping though and giving me a hand. His camera helped with the afters! I think he may have been drunk though... :lol:
First up inspection and a plan of action...
A few bit s and bobs around the car in need of attention but really nothing of any real note...
Bit of chrome and pipework poking through the vents... it's had some work!
Onto the rather bright White Oz Super T's. I really could not live with White wheels! Still rather clean from little use...
Time to clean. Today's choice thanks to Dennis was a trial of StjarnaGloss Hjul. I'm a massive fan of thicker "gel" type cleaners, I think they lather up and clean better than some runnier thinner wheel cleaners.
Not the toughest task today on these wheels but diluted 10:1 and used with the ever awesome EZ and Swissvax brushes.
Pw to loosen off some dirt...
G101 as always on the tyres...
Hjul time...
Next up the last of my Wolf's De-ironizer next to get rid of some light filings. Iron X for me next...
Washed off to reveal...
Nice and bright again.
Onto the bodywork. Quick snowfoam to loosen off the dust/dirt around the car...
G101 and the awesome Swissvax brush at work again, nothing missed...
All rinsed off and looking better already...
Followed by a quick tardis, really nothing on any panels tbh.
There was no need for any claying, the paintwork was in good condition exception being the bonnet and spoiler, that had a little overspray but the last thing I wanted was to inflict some marring when it wasn't required. First time in a long time!
Dried off and inside for inspection... Now I had spoken to Andy before seeing the car about the bonnet, he said it looked a bit scummy after trying some polish on it so that needed some attention and a little overspray on the massive rear wing.
Bonnet haze...
My favourite combo on most medium paints... Menzerna 106fa and 3m Yellow polishing pad used. So simple yet fantastic ability to correct and finishing down.
My apprentice for the evening Craig tasked with doing the bonnet... he loves being my biatch really... :lol:
Much much better. Spoiler next, my turn!
Not sure where the overspray was from but removed no problem.
Rest of the car prepped with Britemax Blackmax. Great prep product for this colour, leaves a nice slick clean base for any carnauba wax. I have to admit it's no Amigo imo, by machine or hand Amigo definitely has the edge on filling and slickness.
Whilst going round the car with Blackmax Craig was following me with my new favourite wax, Bouncer's 22.
This was my 3rd time of using this wax and I just find it's so honest, it feels like Jay poured is heart and soul into it and he's produced imo the best wax in that price range bar none imo.
It feels much more boutique than it's price tag suggest. Now i'm a pot/packaging wh0re as much as anyone and if you had put Jay's wax into a Zymol or a SV pot the detailing industry would be raving it about it more than they already are. It's fantastic and such a credit to Jay and the DJ boys!
Some shots Craig took...
Tyres treated to Megs Endurance, bottle nearly finished after 2 years!
Trim with AF revive, did try some seal feed on the rubbers but I think it suits new rubbers and plastics much more.
Glass with AF crystal. Still on the look out for another at the moment.
Exhaust with my old favourite Autosol. Wasn't actually that bad.
Now onto the afters sadly we were losing light unlike the previous ST but Craig tried his best. Enjoy the pictures.
Tucked up for the night...
Thanks for taking the time out to look guys, apologies it wasn't the most in depth write up on this occasion.
Thanks again for to Andy the owner for letting me work on such a fantastic example of a Fast Ford.
