Prep for MotorWeekend car show. 2014 Focus ST

[Focusst14]

So in advance sorry for the time delay on doing this review its about a month over due but with having family in country to visit I haven't had time until now, but any ways back on track here. We had a car show on base here about a month ago and really wanted to get the car in tip top shape. Many of you know from Mike@DedicatedPerfections post about 4 months ago he put a paint coating on my car and really changed the way the paint glistened in the sun as you can see here. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/92047-product-review-blackfire-crystal-coat-paint-coating.html
Well for the show I wanted to make it pop that much more.

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Here Are The before pictures.

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First Things first I started with washing the car and wheels With BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Waterless Wash Concentrate, car wash concentrate (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-waterless-wash-concentrate.html). I absolutely love this wash its super easy, quick and works great for when your car just needs a minor wash and you cant complain about the way the paint looks afterwards.


Second I really needed to clean my exhaust tips and with running a turbo back performance exhaust with no cat let me tell you these things turn dirty super quick. I have never been big on cleaning my exhaust tip until I found out about Pinnacle Exhaust Cleaner & Brightener (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-exhaust-cleaner-brightener.html) through my buddy Mike and I have been hooked ever since. It cuts through all the nasty carbon build up and grime on the exhaust with ease when using with Lake Country Exhaust Polishing Sponge (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-exhaust-sponge.html). The end result is a real eye catcher with this titanium tip exhaust.




Third Was touch up on the wheels and tires. I cleaned the tires up with BLACKFIRE All-In-One Trim & Tire Protectant, tire dressing, tire protectant, whitewall tire cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-total-eclipse-tire-shine.html). I have been using this for a while now and I Love it. The AIO leaves a great sleek shine with cleaning power to remove old dressing with ease. As For the wheels I used Chemical Guys Wheel Guard 8 oz. (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-wheel-guard.html). This product is also very user friendly. It applies with ease and wipes right off with out the need of any effort. I was very pleased with this product and it left the wheels with a brilliant shine.


Forth And by far the eye catcher was the carnauba wax I decided to top off the existing BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating, quartz paint coating (http://www.autogeek.net/quartz-paint-coating.html) with was BLACKFIRE Midnight Sun Ivory Carnauba Paste Wax, car wax, auto wax (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-midnight-sun-wax.html) This carnuba wax is as easy as applying a thin layer onto your paint and wiping it right off with a microfiber towel theres no need to let it dry/haze over. I personally think That the pictures do all the talking for the product and just how much it compliments the existing coating.

And the After Photos.

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And a little bonus from the dyno that weekend.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HheeVlHJpUY&feature=youtu.be

At the end of the AutoWeekend I didn't receive any trophy or anything like that but I was super pleased and happy with the way everything turned out. Thank you for reading hope that you enjoyed and I will be making more time to post more often.

[ronkh57]

Nice work !

[Mittenz]

Nice!
You're car looked clean to begin with. I bet you get comments like I do. People will tell me my car looks so nice and sometimes I reply, well she does need washed right now. I tend to say that anytime it's not spotless. When I go to car meets, I have a couple friends watch out for my car so no one leans on it or touches it. :)

[Focusst14]

Nice work !

Thanks I appreciate it!

[Focusst14]

Nice!
You're car looked clean to begin with. I bet you get comments like I do. People will tell me my car looks so nice and sometimes I reply, well she does need washed right now. I tend to say that anytime it's not spotless. When I go to car meets, I have a couple friends watch out for my car so no one leans on it or touches it. :)

Yeah it wasn't to bad but yeah I'm super anal about keeping my car super clean wash it just about every weekend and always top it off with some spray wax always have to look fresh driving around haha but thanks!

[custmsprty]

Sweeet.........That bad boy is looking awesome!!!

[GSKR]

Nice,at the end of the day it's still a focus

[Focusst14]

Sweeet.........That bad boy is looking awesome!!!

We'll thank you sir.

[Focusst14]

Nice,at the end of the day it's still a focus

Thank and touché it is but its a focus making 278 hp and 386 ft lbs with just bolt ons and a tune but yes still a focus.

[blown03]

Nice,at the end of the day it's still a focus

This is very rude .

Nice Job , beautiful color , those wheels really go well with the color of the paint. For "just a Focus" It made really nice RWHP , congrats . Thanks for taking the time to show us . Enjoy that ride I bet its a blast to drive .



Daren

[Sizzle Chest]

LOVE this car! Looks great. And holy tq #'s! Nice torque numbers for a 4 cyl! Very impressive.

[Focusst14]

This is very rude .

Nice Job , beautiful color , those wheels really go well with the color of the paint. For "just a Focus" It made really nice RWHP , congrats . Thanks for taking the time to show us . Enjoy that ride I bet its a blast to drive .



Daren

Right!? I was thinking the same thing. But thank you for the kinda words and oh it's a absolute blast to drive expecialy out here on these German roads ;)

[Focusst14]

LOVE this car! Looks great. And holy tq #'s! Nice torque numbers for a 4 cyl! Very impressive.

Thank you! It's my pride and joy haha. And yeah it's definitely pretty impressive was pretty shocked when I saw the number putting water/meth injection on next year curious what it will run then. But thank you again sir!

[AnthonyGXP]

Nice Work!

May I suggest sprucing up the inner fenders/wheel wells in preparation for the show. Looks like it's a tough area to reach really well considering it being lowered and the wheel/tire combo.

[Focusst14]

Nice Work!

May I suggest sprucing up the inner fenders/wheel wells in preparation for the show. Looks like it's a tough area to reach really well considering it being lowered and the wheel/tire combo.

Thanks Anthony! The inner finders were as clean as they come unfortunately. They are not the hard plastic but more of a fabric kind of material so it always looks pretty dull even once cleaned. I appreciate the advice anyways though!