Helping a friend - Trashed F150 Correction & OC2.0 Application

[LatinFG2]

That truck is looking very sweet!

 

[zmcgovern45]

I've spent the whole day reading just about all your posts and threads. I've noticed that you mix your 105 and D300. I was curious what ratio you use. Also do you just mix them in a "squirt" bottle and use that to apply to your pads?

Your work is amazing by the way. I've enjoyed reading and checking out all your pictures. I've altered my wishlist a bit based on your results and product you've used to achieve those results.

Your photography is fantastic too!

^Thanks for the kind words! Regarding the D300/M105 mix... it is not an exact science by any means. I do not mix them in a bottle, but rather on the pad. I typically prime the MF pad with the D300 and then use M105 as my working product. When I notice the product starting to dust or dry up, I add a little more D300. This provides the qualities of D300 (low dusting, long working time, nice cut) with the more aggressive cut of the M105.

Oh the horror that beautiful black paint had gone through. Thank goodness it was put into your talented hands. Excellent turn around hand.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

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Beautiful work Zach. Really enjoy reading your write ups.

You guys did a fantastic job on that truck.

Let us know what you think of SPF.

^Thanks! I've used SPF a couple of times now and have had nothing but great results. It has adequate cutting capabilities and finishes down great as promised.

It made for an excellent one-step product on this GX470.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...e-step-correction-opti-coat-installation.html

Great job, Zach!!! :dblthumb2:


Sonax Pefect Filler??

Thanks! SPF is quite oily (like SF4500), but a thorough washing and IPA wipedown shows the finish is as good as promised IME.

Great work indeed! The owner being your friend I assume you educated on the proper wash process to keep this baby beautiful

^He has been educated for a while now... he took great care of his previous truck and his wife's Jeep using proper 2 bucket washing methods.

Fantastic job on that black paint!

The STX is one of the entry level trucks for Ford. As far as I know, the only difference in Ford truck models is the trim, and the equiment that is standard on the different levels. (And of course the price).

The regular cab is getting to be a rarity these days, as many people want the extra cab for a little more room behind the seat. The styleside means the fender wells are inside the box. A flareside means the fenders are ouside the box, so the bed doesn't have the wells inside.

^Thanks for that info... I am by no means a truck guy so all the letters and numbers that differentiate F150's don't mean much to me.

Zach great work as usual. You always do amazing jobs with your before/after pictures which is a great selling point and it really shows how damage the paint is. Amazing job and keep up the great work. I will be getting a camera soon, I do have a DsLR but have broken one in the past not willing to do again, I use my Iphone5 which it gets the job done, at least for me it does because I get to email my clients the before and after while they are away. Under $300 what would you suggest? I see apple is coming out with the Iphone5S which supposely has better camera and flash, I will be upgrading as always do.

^Honestly - I don't know anything about point and shoot type of cameras... I mean I know how they work, but when it comes to recommending a particular one, I have nothing. Sorry. I wouldn't trade my DSLR, lenses, tripod, remote triggers, etc for anything. As far as being worried about breaking something - that is what insurance is for. I have an additional "personal article rider" on my home insurance that is specifically for my camera equipment (I have the same type of policy for my wife's engagement ring). This personal article policy covers all items listed in the event of accidental damage, loss, theft, etc. $0 deductible. All items are replaced, or you are provided original MSRP value. I think I pay less than $100 for $5000 in camera coverage... just something to think about if you are worried about breaking something.

iPhone does provide a very decent camera, and I use mine regularly for snapshots when I am out and about, but the ability to manually focus, manually set my exposure, etc etc are all extremely valuable tools that make a DSLR my weapon of choice for documenting my detailing.

That truck is looking very sweet!

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