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    First G220 detail

    I finally got around to the first detail with the G220. A colleague at work asked me a while ago to detail her car for her, and I promised her that her car would be the first one to get the G220 treatment. This weekend was the big day and I had another local Meguiars enthusiast (Siya) come over and join in the fun. The owner dropped the car off at 09h30, and after some chatting and coffee, I got down to work at about 10h00. The process followed was as follows:

    1. Started with the wheels - cleaned with Wheel Brightner
    2. Tried something new with the wash step - first misted the car with a mixture of Last Touch (diluted 1:1) and GC Shampoo. This did lift the dust and grime from the paintwork, which was hosed off. The car was then washed with my favourite - GC Shampoo
    3. Car was dried with two water magnets, and used a compressor to blow dry some of the usual nooks and cranies that trap water
    4. Evaluation of the surface indicated that claying was not required (it was at this point that Siya arrived and we chatted for a few minutes before continuing )
    5. Between the two of us we did several test spots to determine which product to use. Started with M80, but it was not quite cutting it (if you'll excuse the pun). Bumped it up to M83, which was better and removed most of the hazing and swirls, but revealed quite a bit of random scratches. We then decided to bump it up even further, and even though Meguiars does not recommed M85 with a DA, we used it anyway. It provided better results and was probably the best we could expect without switching to a rotary. I then buffed the car out with the G220+W8006+M85 combination and Siya followed close behind with the Makita 6040+W8006+M80.
    6. Siya treated the door jambs and wheels with Cleaner Wax
    7. Windows were cleaned with NXT Glass Cleaner
    8. Trim treated with either M39 or M40 - Siya did it, so he can confirm
    9. LSP - M21 applied with the yellow foam applicator
    10. Tyres treated with Endurance Gel
    11. Final step was an application of UQD.
    Before wash




    Paint condition before





    Paint condition after M85 and M80





    The final product







    Some reflection shots




  • #2
    Re: First detail with G220

    Absolutely awesome results. I LOVE the European Focus...

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    • #3
      Re: First detail with G220

      Looks sharp. Definatley could use the some of the euro and aussie cars here. Instead we get a crappy looking GTO...

      Just fyi, #39 is a cleaner, while #40 is a mild cleaner and dressing.
      2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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      • #4
        Re: First detail with G220

        Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
        Looks sharp. Definatley could use the some of the euro and aussie cars here. Instead we get a crappy looking GTO...

        Just fyi, #39 is a cleaner, while #40 is a mild cleaner and dressing.
        Good news: Ford is going global and the Euro Fiesta and Focus will be in the Us by 2010

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        • #5
          Re: First detail with G220

          The focus looks great. Huge improvement. Great work. Way to go.
          quality creates its own demand

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          • #6
            Re: First detail with G220

            Looks great! Euro Focus =

            Ford tried a "world car" not too long ago...remember the Contour (see my sig). It died in the US after the 2000 model year, but the Mondeo (Euro Contour) continues to be one of the best selling mid-size sedans in Europe! And we get...the Fusion
            1999 Ford Contour SVT
            Silver Frost/Midnite Blue
            1966/2760

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            • #7
              Re: First detail with G220

              Originally posted by Woodie6250 View Post
              First G220 detail

              Between the two of us we did several test spots to determine which product to use.

              Perfect.


              To everyone reading this that is also just getting into detailing, especially by machine, practice the habit of always performing a Test Spot, and even a few test spots to dial in your products and procedures before working over the entire car.

              Test to a small are the products and processes you plan on using over the entire car, make sure your choice of products and process will make one small area look good. If you can make one small area look good, you can make the entire car look good. If you can't make one small area look good you won't be able to make the entire car look good and you'll be glad you did a test spot first.


              Nice work, great results! Thanks for documenting and then sharing your write-up on our forum.

              Mike Phillips
              760-515-0444
              showcargarage@gmail.com

              "Find something you like and use it often"

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              • #8
                Re: First detail with G220

                Outstanding work! You guys did a fantastic job

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                • #9
                  Re: First detail with G220

                  Very nice job

                  Looks amazing and the rims are just awesome!
                  Seen those in Top Gear and Fifth Gear, they look great!

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                  • #10
                    Re: First detail with G220

                    Fantastic job and beautiful car. I am waiting for the Euro spec Focus to finally grace our shores. Great write up!

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                    • #11
                      Re: First detail with G220

                      That is a great looking car I am glad that they are finally bringing them to the US. Great work on the car. Looks awesome.
                      Alex
                      1972 Dodge Dart Swinger360
                      1998 SVT Cobra 1 of 551
                      1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

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                      • #12
                        Re: First detail with G220

                        ssswweeeeetttttt


                        Tim
                        Learning new things everyday

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                        • #13
                          Re: First detail with G220

                          Great work. The details in the write up are appreciated. The smoothed over effect of the body lines is quite eye catching (compared to the US version).
                          Rob A.
                          '09 Kia Optima (Bronze Metallic)
                          '07 Kia Optima (Gold)

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                          • #14
                            Re: First detail with G220

                            Great Work, and an awsome car. We have just had a facelift over in Europe. Im sure they will have no problem makin the Euro Fords global, they are cracking cars, quality, well made, reliable, safe, etc

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                            • #15
                              Re: First detail with G220

                              Hi !

                              I now also have a G220 DA-polisher and thought M85 is only for rotaries !?

                              Now I see Woodie6250 uses it wie the G220 with top results.

                              Why is #85 said to be rotary-only ?

                              And what is about #105 ?

                              Please, tell me !

                              Thanks !

                              Bye !

                              Zauche

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