Deep Gloss Auto Salon: Black Focus vs M105 KBM

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Deep Gloss Auto Salon
2001 Ford Focus
This vehicle belongs to a young lady that is in her 1st year of college. As you would expect, the paintwork on this vehicle was in horrid shape.
I decided to use M105/M205 and the Kevin Brown PC (Flex) method on one half of the car and my rotary on the other half using SIP/106ff.
Obviously this was not a detail in which perfection was on the docket but, I found it “post worthy” because it is a vehicle that the “Average Joe” can afford and it is also in pretty typical hammered shape, just like 90% of every vehicle I see on the road.
Apologies for the lack of sun shots but it was quite late when I finished.
Interior Process
Trim:
APC diluted in 5 gallons of warm water used to cleanse all interior trim
Surf City Dash Away used to dress/protect all interior trim
Carpets:
Vacuumed
Dry Agitated
Vacuumed
Traffic Lane Cleaner
Agitated
Hot Water Extraction
Mats:
Vacuumed
Dry Agitated
Vacuumed
Traffic Lane Cleaner
Agitated
Pressure washed
Shop Vac extracted
Windows:
Surf City Clearly Better
Exterior Process
Paint Cleansing:
Pressure Washed
Surf City Grime Destroyer via 2 gallon pump sprayer
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash n Gloss via foam cannon
Clay - Danase Medium
ONR as clay lube
Wheels, Rims & Arches:
Arches cleaned with Meg’s super degreaser
Tires cleaned with Amazing Roll Off
Rims cleaned with Danase Tire Assasin
Tires dressed with Surf City Tire Pro
Arches Dressed with Adams Undercarriage Spray
Rims finished with Duragloss Aqua Wax
Badges:
Duragloss 501
Front Grill Trim:
Black WOW
Exterior Trim:
ZAIO
Paint Correction (Drivers Side), using KBM:
M105 / Orange Pad / Flex
M105/ White Pad/ Flex
Prepsol wipe down
Paint Correction (Passenger Side):
Menz SIP/ 3M White Pad / Makita
Menz 106ff / 3m Black Pad / Makita
Prepsol wipe down
Paint Protection
Duragloss Enviro-shield (beta testing)
Ok, on to the pics, not a slew of them but just enough to show an idea of what I was working with and what the finished product was all about.​

Drivers Side Front Before:

Drivers Side Front After:

Driver Side Rear Before:

Drivers Side Rear After:

Passenger Side Front Before:

Passenger Side Front After:

Passenger Side Rear Before:

Passenger Side Rear After:

Rear Seat Before:

Rear Seat After:

Dirty Water from Extractor

Column Before:

Column After:

NOW LET THE FUN BEGIN!!
Trunk Lid Before:

Trunk Lid After (Spoiler not done):

Before:

After M105/KBM:

Drivers Side Scratch Before:

Drivers Side Scratch After M105/KBM:

Before:

After M105/KBM:

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Before:

After M105/KBM:

Before:

After SIP/106ff:

Finished Product:

 

[Birdhunter]

Nice work!!!:cheers:

 

[HMFIC]

I think the young lady is going to be thrilled inside and out. Dam that interior was nasty. Good work man

 

[drastic_detail]

So what is this Duragloss Enviro-shield? Something new comming out? I love DG and am just curious on how this "new" product worked.

 

[undrpressure23]

Awesome work! Interior looks new again.

 

[GXPWeasel]

Great work. Hopefully she will take a little better care of it this time. Oh wait, maybe not, then you will have a repeat customer.

 

[harshest]

Fantastic, I am continuously amazed at the things you pros can do.

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Nice work!!!:cheers:

Thanks!

I think the young lady is going to be thrilled inside and out. Dam that interior was nasty. Good work man

Yeah, she was very happy... Thanks!

So what is this Duragloss Enviro-shield? Something new comming out? I love DG and am just curious on how this "new" product worked.

DG Enviroshield is a product I am doing some testing on, I am not sure what plans they have to officially release it..

Awesome work! Interior looks new again.

Thanks!

Great work. Hopefully she will take a little better care of it this time. Oh wait, maybe not, then you will have a repeat customer.

Thanks... to be honest, the overall condition of this vehicle is what 90% of all vehicles on the road that I see look like. I think the people like you and I that frequent these forums are truly the exception...

Fantastic, I am continuously amazed at the things you pros can do.

Thanks!

 

[Dayten]

Wow great job on the Focus. It is nice to see a comparison on M105/M205 KB method and SIP/106FF. I am not sure if it is the angle or it’s because of the different products used. The picture with the SIP/106FF appears that the metallic flacks on the paint stand out more then the pictures done with the M105/M205. Although the pictures with the M105/205 does look warm and deep.

 

[broker99]

great job, I have not noticed any posts from you in awhile. I all ways like to see your work.

 

[ScottB]

which product line for polishing did you prefer ??? I have heard the SIP/106FF finishes down better and glossier than 105/205, any thoughts ?? Let us know your thoughts ,,, please !

 

[Harleyguy]

Wow great job on the Focus. It is nice to see a comparison on M105/M205 KB method and SIP/106FF. I am not sure if it is the angle or it’s because of the different products used. The picture with the SIP/106FF appears that the metallic flacks on the paint stand out more then the pictures done with the M105/M205. Although the pictures with the M105/205 does look warm and deep.

I would agree that the SIP side looks better.Job is just awesome for sure.

which product line for polishing did you prefer ??? I have heard the SIP/106FF finishes down better and glossier than 105/205, any thoughts ?? Let us know your thoughts ,,, please !

I would to see 85rd on one side and UF on the flex side .Would like to compare those two products.

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Wow great job on the Focus. It is nice to see a comparison on M105/M205 KB method and SIP/106FF. I am not sure if it is the angle or it’s because of the different products used. The picture with the SIP/106FF appears that the metallic flacks on the paint stand out more then the pictures done with the M105/M205. Although the pictures with the M105/205 does look warm and deep.

Thanks!

Funny you noticed the flake, as it turns out, the drivers side is has no flake but the passenger side does. I asked the owner if it had ever been re-sprayed and apparently it had not.. Interesting.

great job, I have not noticed any posts from you in awhile. I all ways like to see your work.

Thanks... Yeah, not much correction work for me in Michigan during the winter.... wash & wax jobs are not much fun to post for me!

which product line for polishing did you prefer ??? I have heard the SIP/106FF finishes down better and glossier than 105/205, any thoughts ?? Let us know your thoughts ,,, please !

I have many more hours logged on the makita with the Menz line and I think that comfort factor inclines me to it. The M105/205 combo is nothing to overlook and I will be playing with it a bit more but as it stands now, I do not see it replacing space on my shelf currently allocated for Menz products

I would agree that the SIP side looks better.Job is just awesome for sure.

I would to see 85rd on one side and UF on the flex side .Would like to compare those two products.

Thanks Harley... I have compared 85rd and UF and prefer 85rd.. UF works a bit quicker but I like the longer work times. I feel it gives me time to really play with the process of fracturing the abrasives and then really burnishing the finish to a very high gloss level

 

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

Looks great Jason and glad you are not buying into all the hype. I have played around with the system and the rotary has a better finish, also M205 does not finish as nice as othe finishing polishes. For someone just learning the kb method would be nice, plus you have to applaud someone that puts that much thought into a process and gets decent results with a pc.

 

[ScottB]

I have many more hours logged on the makita with the Menz line and I think that comfort factor inclines me to it. The M105/205 combo is nothing to overlook and I will be playing with it a bit more but as it stands now, I do not see it replacing space on my shelf currently allocated for Menz products

thank you for your honesty. It is unfortunate that so much hype goes into certain new releases. (I consistently have to read who is commenting on it, and value your opinion as well as AR). I have found to date Menzerna has stood the test of time (three years +) but more than willing to replace when/if a better combo comes around.

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

To be honest guys, I wouldn't call it hype...

If you are not proficient with a rotary and as such, do your work with a RO, you will never have seen results with your RO so quickly when using the KBM. If youn are working on paint that wants to holo' up very easily this method would also be a great answer.


It is not hype, it works BUT, I really enjoy using a rotary and thus, have not picked up my RO (Flex) in almost a full year so it was quite an adjustment to hop on it. To me the rotary is just easier to control and play with the polish and/or compound to get the desired results

 

[ScottB]

I think my comments came out slightly amiss. It is unfortunate that with alot of new releases also comes alot of hype. Thus I am skeptical of some new releases. I do believe that Megs has made a worthy two punch (105/205) but have to push thru all the comments on other boards saying its the best ever to find some (like you) that will call it like it is. I am looking for something to replace SIP/Nano as king of the mountain in polishes, not an equal or something close. I guess I am still just over enamored with the Menzerna polishes.

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I think my comments came out slightly amiss. It is unfortunate that with alot of new releases also comes alot of hype. Thus I am skeptical of some new releases. I do believe that Megs has made a worthy two punch (105/205) but have to push thru all the comments on other boards saying its the best ever to find some (like you) that will call it like it is. I am looking for something to replace SIP/Nano as king of the mountain in polishes, not an equal or something close. I guess I am still just over enamored with the Menzerna polishes.

I understand what you are saying... As much as I absolutely LOVE the Menz line up i will always have M105 stocked on my shelves