Ford fiesta mk3 (1989)

[Tom Claessens]

I bought this car about a year ago. The paint was in really bad condition and it still needs improvement but it has come a long way I guess.

I still have to deal with rust around the fuel cap (which is common on those older fiesta's) and on the wheel arches.

I don't have a product overview shot, but here's what I've used so far:

- NXT Carwash
- Washmitt
- MF
- Claybar + QD
- Step 1, 2, 3
- GC Trim detailer

The last shot is where I used the NXT and GC, the previous photographs were taken after the first Meg. products were delivered (washmitt, mf and step)

original condition of the car


paint close-ups



after washing


using claybar and QD


reflections


new paint close-up

still not perfect - but changes are surely noticable.

reflection shot after using GC liq. wax (tester came with my order)


A week after two coats of GC liq. wax I gave "her" a wash with the freshly arrived NXT Car wash (wow!)

[Magic]

Nice job on the fiesta..

That paint was crying for some clay!

[Tom Claessens]

Originally posted by Magic
Nice job on the fiesta..

That paint was crying for some clay!

yeah - though I wonder if I can take out those scratches with scratchX but my guess is that they're too deep

I'll just wait until we have a car care clinic here in Belgium at Meguiars and I'll ask them for advice.

[Tom Claessens]

I did a speed-detail today (3 hrs) because Sunday it's "Race Wars" on the Zolder circuit (sprint, car show, etc) and well "she" just needed some attention

- NXT Car Wash
- Wash Mitt
- Polish step 2
- Wax step3 (2 coats)
- MF

I think the wet look worked out pretty well considering the condition of the paint (see previous posts) and on a silver metallic car.

[Mark2]

Great improvement there, probably great workout also doing it all by hand. Have u considered getting a polisher? I would like to try some M #80 with my Cyclo +NXT paste on that paint But I'm not sure I could make an improvement.

[Tom Claessens]

I bought a polisher a few days ago and worked the car two days in a row:

Saturday
- NXT car wash
- QD / Clay

Sunday
- M83
- Step3 - DC wax (left over)