Mc Love wrote: » God I hate this climate!! Rear is worse!
MarkR wrote: » Could do with some mud guards I think. I got some for the focus, helps a lot.
MarkR wrote: » You can buy cheap ones online, but they were ****e. I got them in ford for about 80 for a full set. Easy to install, come with all the fittings required. ST2 I think has that sill, means that standard ones don't fit I think. For the ST, do you need to go for flaps instead? New I came across this before..http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/61119-guide-fitting-mud-flaps-focus-st-focus-rs-focus-zetecs/
MyStubbleItches wrote: » Yeah standard ones won't fit and the flaps look crap. Looks like an awful lot of hassle to fit those! I'll see how I get through the next few months without first but thanks for the link.
punisher5112 wrote: » I think mud flaps take away from the look of a car. Whatever you do don't fit big red or blue plastic sheets they look sh1t
Curran wrote: » Great work YbFocus - it does take a bit of time to build up the confidence using a machine polisher, but it seems you are starting to master it!
YbFocus wrote: » Sooner or later there will be no paint
ianobrien wrote: » I was at it again today, but no pictures as the bloody phone died (and I was too bloody lazy to get the SLR out). I tackled my motorhome and it was some job! I gave it a good wash two or three weeks ago, getting into places that were never cleaned (under the roof vents where they come down over the roof, between the awning and the body, etc). I started with AG Shampoo and a two bucket wash, detarred the painted surfaces with AG tar remover (but not anywhere there was graphics applied). Washed and clayed with the clay cloth and my water/Fairy washing up liquid/drop of APC lubricant. I tried using a clay bar for the awkward bits but the bar broke up. Rinsed again and dried with a Dry-me-Crazy. Then came the tough one. Two coats of Collinite 845 were applied, buffed by hand with about two hours in between (lunch was needed, and a spot of furniture removal). Buffed by hand with a Crazy Pile microfibre. The external Plastics (rubbing strip, rear bumpers, grill insert) was done with AG bumper gel (I know its not the best but I also use it on the Escort and AG stuff works reasonably well on 40 year old plastic). Me two arms are hanging off me, and its not finished. No glass, tyres, wheels or brightwork was done. That's next weekend's job, along with the parents Motorhome for the same treatment. I'll be getting Da to help on that one though. What I'm also amazed at is the amount of stone chips on a year old 'van, and/or how soft Fiat's paint is!
*Kol* wrote: » Am not surprised your arms are hanging off! How big of a MH is it? is it a coach built? I have been putting off doing mine but will tackle it next weekend.
ianobrien wrote: » Mine isn't too bad, a proper factory van conversion, but the roof ribs under the vents were never cleaned. The parents is a 7.4m coachbuilt. Thankfully its a low profile and the low profile luton sticks out enough to reach from a strategically placed step ladder.
Foxhole Norman wrote: » Finally got a round to giving my own some much needed attention. Snow Foamed, 2 Bucket Wash, APC Wipedown, De-Tarred, De-Ironed, Clayed, Dried, Single Stage medium polish and resealed with Fusso, made a massive difference.
Bandito909 wrote: » Great results!! What polish/machine did you use if ya don't mind me asking?
Mister Jingles wrote: » Nice work. That CharlieCrokers mondeo ?
Foxhole Norman wrote: » Sound! That's the one alright
