LuxuryMobile
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- Feb 12, 2009
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Ford F-150 Paint Correction
This truck was close to getting a new paint job, before I told the owner that he should let me try a test spot. After the test spot we worked on getting the truck scheduled to get it looking better. The results pretty much speak for themselves.
The truck got a full wash/degrease. Then each panel was clay barred. After the clay was done the truck was dried and then taped off where it was necessary.
Was a two step polish followed by an all in one. Two step process was Meg Ult Compound using Purple Wool and Flex Rotary. The second step was White Flat pad using M205 and the Flex Rotary. The last step was to use Griots One Step Sealant. This step not only provides protection but ensures that there are no holograms left behind.
There were also some deep scratches the owner asked me to wet-sand out to improve the appearance. The scratches were wet-sanded using 1500 grit, followed by sanding with 2500 grit.
Here are some before pictures to show how dull the paint was looking:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/LuxuryMobile2/2001%20Ford%20F150/IMG_4040.j
pg
Some scratches that needed to be addressed
Wet-sanded out
Polished out
50/50 of rear fender
Polished out
50/50 of the hood (wetsanded area shown on unpolished
section)
Some after pictures…
Overall, A LOT of gloss was restored into this 10+ year old truck. The owner was very pleased with the results. Thanks for viewing.
This truck was close to getting a new paint job, before I told the owner that he should let me try a test spot. After the test spot we worked on getting the truck scheduled to get it looking better. The results pretty much speak for themselves.
The truck got a full wash/degrease. Then each panel was clay barred. After the clay was done the truck was dried and then taped off where it was necessary.
Was a two step polish followed by an all in one. Two step process was Meg Ult Compound using Purple Wool and Flex Rotary. The second step was White Flat pad using M205 and the Flex Rotary. The last step was to use Griots One Step Sealant. This step not only provides protection but ensures that there are no holograms left behind.
There were also some deep scratches the owner asked me to wet-sand out to improve the appearance. The scratches were wet-sanded using 1500 grit, followed by sanding with 2500 grit.
Here are some before pictures to show how dull the paint was looking:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/LuxuryMobile2/2001%20Ford%20F150/IMG_4040.j
pg
Some scratches that needed to be addressed
Wet-sanded out
Polished out
50/50 of rear fender
Polished out
50/50 of the hood (wetsanded area shown on unpolished
section)
Some after pictures…
Overall, A LOT of gloss was restored into this 10+ year old truck. The owner was very pleased with the results. Thanks for viewing.
anyways superb job. Cant wait till I start my project.:dblthumb2:
