Sorting The Body Damage On The £200 Ford Focus

This cheaper-than-scrap Ford Focus deserves another shot at life and that is exactly what i'm going to give it!
In this episode i give get to grips with the various bits of damage on the body work of the Focus so that it can become the best possible example of itself!
Enjoy!
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[@davebuts1921]

Mate she is looking fab, the detail you go for a £200 car are amazing. She will look better than the factory when you finish.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

It’s coming together really nicely. I’m so impressed with it all round - it’s going to be a lovely motor for someone!

[@premoist2095]

Its going to be worth it, i think it will sell around 1500 quid for the right person. 1300 pounds is worth some elbow grease

[@Jahmed5635]

Props to you for saving a old car!

[@philtucker1224]

Agreed! (And I think values for used economy ICE cars is just going to continue to soar over the next decade- as production ends….)

[@kaptain-wendel7630]

About the colour match: You could takt the car back to the Painstshop and paint the Wheel arch flare as it is prolonged into the door. As you´ve done it with the QuarterPanel. Have the edge of the flate as your paint line and blend it over to the bottom of the door in the area of the side impact strip. This will accentualte the flare a bit more, but no one will see the paint difference any more.

[@welshtony1]

Great quick video. And honestly that colour difference even on camera is acceptable.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

Thank you!

[@0xXNickXx0]

Very nice job! Maybe during polishing the factory color will come back to life and the difference will be less noticeble!

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

That’s a very good point! The tone will change once polished but by how much, we will have to wait and see!

[@istvanbally2817]

Great job! Really nicely done!

[@recreativesigns4571]

Great work. Looking forward to the detailing and polishing video when you release it.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

I’m itching to give this one a good detailing, and it’s almost time so stay tuned!

[@soggybottom3463]

Super job, well done and thanks for sharing 👍👏👏👏

[@boblow2186]

Looking good. That’s tidying it up. Your right about the paint. The difference in the refactoring of light of different paints. Sure it will be ok. Great work see you on the next one. Bob

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

It’s not that noticeable in person so I don’t think it’ll offend any potential new owners!

[@Jack-pt2it]

2 videos in and really enjoying, definitely a new favourite channel!

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

This is the sort of comment I love reading! Thanks for watching!

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Nother fantasticvideo johny the focus is looking good especially once it been detailed 👍👍

[@enchantress7940]

Loving the work that you are doing. If I didn’t need an estate, I would be knocking on your door to collect. I love the work you put into your restorations

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

Thank you!

[@deanisaac8383]

I have a 2003 st170 3 door with only 36k miles on it totally mint and original! I believe I've got a future classic on my hands! Currently away in my garage only ever comes out on a sunny days!

[@Jahmed5635]

Would love to see a video on how tax is worked out in the uk when we’re taxed 20% on each car sold and how it eats into the profit

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

As a business our tax is calculated yearly based on profits made 👍

[@dls6237]

Yes 20% on all propit

[@nigelbryant5932]

All credit to you. Well done

[@pianoboogie51]

Great to keep an older car on the road, good video

[@barryamos4920]

Looking good well done

[@cardiyguy]

Good work🙌👍😊

[@vangestelwijnen]

Wow! She looks amazing! Got the same with some respay on my 39 year old Toyota. On camera I think "hmmm", but in real time with my eyeballs Mk.2... the difference is hard to tell.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

4K does us no favours!

[@jonathanevans6741]

Mate you're like a modern day Picasso! Lol keep doing great content 👌

[@Stickleback]

Well done on saving that nice car.

[@susanlewis1953]

Loving this channel ❤❤ Sue

[@DarkStar-wu9nq]

Looks so good . This car will be a future classic. Well done for saving her. Hope she goes to a proud owner who keeps her tip top Nice one

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

I hope so too!

[@IAMJASON444]

Tonic Blue is one of those "there's how many variants!" Colours, you can get a perfect paint match for one car and if you use it on another tonic blue ford it'll be way off. It's not the UV damage or aging that causes the problem it's poor cleaning of the paint equipment in the factory between colour changes, so if a run of black cars was done prior it'll be quite different to one painted after a run of silver cars 👍 Go ask any painter how many variants of Mazda Soul red there are and see how long it takes them to stop swearing 🤣

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

That’s a really interesting point, and not an angle I’d thought about before! Thanks for the info 👍

[@andrewcairns7719]

Looking great, future classic being the ghia model too👍🏻

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

In another 20 years they will be valuable cars I think!

[@duckman5642]

Great car, Great video cheers

[@MalteseMafia]

Nice job 👍 this car will be a nice car for someone.

[@philtucker1224]

I like it, that was always my favourite Ghia colour on the Mk1, I had the moondust silver but the blue just does it for me. If it’s going to get a proper service and new MOT then I would expect to see four figures on that windscreen.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

It has indeed just had an extremely in depth service done (next episode) and it’s really turning into a beautiful example!

[@johnkaimins9998]

You have done a wonderful job in restoring this little car. Such a pity about the mismatched paintwork! 9/10 (would have been a 10/10 if the paintwork was properly finished!) Keep up the good work.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

The tonal difference isn’t as obvious in person, but you will see in the next episode that after the whole car has been compounded and polished, the tonal difference is even less obvious! Not perfect I’ll agree, but on a car if this value and nature, I can let it slide! Thanks for watching!

[@itsmephil2255]

Dammit that looks amazing

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Gettin’ there 👌🏻🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@HForceClan]

I Love the blue thumbs up in the end. A bit of overspray. 😄👌

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

Always!

[@davidknowles2491]

A bit of cutting compound on the old paint would probably make that repair even less noticeable. ;)

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

It will certainly make a difference but quite how much remains to be seen!

[@danpeters5028]

Having had 8 ford focuses i cant honestly say the mark 1 and 1.5 is the best shape in my opinion good all round cars for the price

[@alexj629]

I had the same car on a T reg years ago it drove lovely the bottom of the doors went rusty and it wouldnt pass it's mot coz the was blue smoke Acceleration shame coz it did drive nice the mecanic sif it had warbed headgasket 😔shame coz it ended up scrapped

[@midnightrider6985]

Any links to the little air bush looks a great job and handy to have ..

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

Links to all tools etc (including the airbrush) in the description! 👍

[@Lordosvk]

Mam that airbrush is claver idea.

[@premoist2095]

Hey Johnny, just a quick question. Do you mix paint yourself or do you get a mixed paint ready from a paint trader? I usually buy aerosol spraycans still but moving on to a professional system but still a bit of doubt around the paint im going to buy

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

I buy my paint from a supplier, however I also use a local paint shop that can do custom mixes if I have something a bit different 👍

[@woolly3603]

Ive got an old 07 Vauxhall Combo I am wanting rid of if you'd be interested to give that a go

[@pauld7861]

Car has a 20 year sun tan.. but Dont forget time you detail it and use a clay bar & some heavy compound it will bring more life back to that paint so it will better match

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

You’re exactly right. In the next episode you will see how a full decontamination/ clay / compound / polish has helped to better blend the colours 👍

[@pauld7861]

@@JohnnyGetsCash yeah it’s reviving the paintwork. I love when a car has that level of clean it does just properly pop. Keep up the good work I love the videos mate but can you try another background music something mellow. There’s plenty of royalty free ones out there

[@pauld7861]

@@JohnnyGetsCash btw I love the channel open honest & showing off your hard work and skills.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

Thanks for watching & for the constructive comments. I will take those on board 👍

[@simon0674]

4:26 bit of rust on the bottom traling edge of the passneger door. Sorry i am picky lol great video

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

You’re quite right, there is a bit of rust staining there as there was a small amount of rust on the inside of the door panel (which has been treated), however that little bit of staining is still present on the bottom edge, but rest assured this will be getting removed at the detailing stage!

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

😂😂I noticed it to we are a nightmare

[@josht2454]

Could a paint correction not blend the two colours together?

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

It will certainly make a difference and help slightly but the tonal difference will still be there (although not as visible in person as in 4K!)

[@countmurcielago9802]

To think of that getting scrapped you you never got it would of been terrible Old Ford’s don’t get old they only get better as they say 😊

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

I’ll never knowingly let a good car go to scrap, I just wish I could save them all!

[@leighmoss4693]

Which air brush kit do you use? Ideal for those little repairs.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

This is just a very basic airbrush but I’m super impressed with it and it’s perfect for small areas. Link in the description if you’re looking to purchase one 👍

[@leighmoss4693]

​@@JohnnyGetsCash That's great thank you, worth trying at that price :)

[@tiskenyt]

John i saw you wear the brace. Hopefully your wrist will heal soon.

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

Thank you! Just a minor injury, hopefully it’ll be sorted soon!

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

😂😂I noticed it to we are a nightmare

[@blaneblackshaw3593]

What is the paint code for this paint

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

'Metropolis Blue Metallic' (code: 2CQCWWA)

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Looks fantastic you bought this car for scrap money.low millage too.There is definitely a profit in it

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

It’s going to be a great piece for someone. Maybe a cheap entry into the collectors car scene even!

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

@@JohnnyGetsCash Definitely

[@John-xp8fc]

We've all been brainwashed into accepting how items devalue , and having to buy new.

[@apolitik]

Ιn which city do u live?

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

I’m out in the sticks in the south west of England

[@Jahmed5635]

You can tell where new paint has been put on on the drivers side

[@JohnnyGetsCash]

Yeh as mentioned in the video, it’s not as obvious in person but there is a slight tonal difference. If this was a more expensive vehicle I’d get the colour custom matched however for the price point of this one, it’ll more than suffice 👍