2014 Sterling Gray Metallic Ford Fusion

[koj11]

Hey everyone, I'm not a pro by any means, just a guy who likes to spend time on his car. This was my first attempt at a real exterior detail on a vehicle. My Fusion is just a few weeks old. I don't have any machines (yet) so everything was done by hand.

- Wash with Chemical Guys Mr. Pink
- Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay and Lube
- Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish
- Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant

The wheels got the same treatment, planning on aquapel for the glass and Wolfgang trim sealant when those arrive on Monday.

http://s25.postimg.org/me4gbqgvz/fusion1.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/4o2rqp3az/full/)
http://s25.postimg.org/qoj47blz3/fusion2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/yh9rzary3/full/)

http://s25.postimg.org/xcfptx5hb/fusion3.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/lnbq5yeij/full/)

http://s25.postimg.org/6kuwhj4lb/fusion7.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/w3n8ujo57/full/)

http://s25.postimg.org/ywggekohr/fusion6.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/cxa1rd7nf/full/)

http://s25.postimg.org/z6nyxx33z/fusion4.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/bfolft2wr/full/)

http://s25.postimg.org/dliwab6db/fusion5.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/b47531mgr/full/)

http://s25.postimg.org/dvqetnkzj/fusion8.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/uw9b2by0r/full/)

[tiSS'er]

Nice car, nice color.

[jamesboyy]

Welcome to autogeek I have seen lots of these fords on the streets so far but none of them shine like yours you did an amazing job on him/her so keep up the great work

[koj11]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm not sure where the name came from, but my son named her Genevieve.

[281]

Welcome to Ago, looking good!

[JHL88]

one of my favorite colors.

[Charger12]

U should b proud of ur self ,u did a beautiful job,give ur self a pat on the back

[koj11]

Thanks, I'm really impressed with the Blackfire products. I'll be using their interior cleaner and protectant on the inside as well.

Now if I can just convince the wife that we need a foam lance to make washing that much more fun!

[Newdetailer1]

I love that color. Looks really good man!

[jamesboyy]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm not sure where the name came from, but my son named her Genevieve.

Nice unique name your son gave her

[EddieF]

Very nice! I have the same car, same color, but different rims. That color is great! It's hard to see imperfections on it. Be very careful on the black plastic, on the B-pillars, they scratch very easy.

[WAXOFF]

Looking good.

[koj11]

Very nice! I have the same car, same color, but different rims. That color is great! It's hard to see imperfections on it. Be very careful on the black plastic, on the B-pillars, they scratch very easy.

Yeah I've noticed. :( Any ideas on how to remove swirls from these?

[TuxedoTaurus]

Yeah I've noticed. :( Any ideas on how to remove swirls from these?

CG has a vid on youtube compounding and polishing the pillars on a Taurus SHO(same material). They are very finicky, use too much pressure or a towel with the tiniest speck and you will put scratches back in them.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Fantastic job! From what I can tell, the paint looks to be swirl free. Use proper washing technique and you'll keep the swirls to a minimum.