2003 Ford F150 XLT 4x4

[Tuck91]

2003 Ford F-150

Today I did a 2003 Ford F150. I talked on the phone with the owner three days ago regarding the condition of the vechile. According to him it was just a little dirty and has some light tar on the hood and fender flares, it was a lot worse when I saw it for myself. I had to wash this truck twice it was so dirty.

I only got about 80% percent of the swirls and scratches out. I am pretty sure M105 and the use of a rotary would have been used here if this detail was done by a pro. Looks like Ultimate Compound and my G110 would have to suffice.

Process:

1. Wash with NXT Generation Car Wash - X2
2. Clay with Smooth Surface Clay Kit
3. Ultimate Compound on a SoftBuff 2.0 Polishing Pad at speed 5 - X2 on entire truck
4. #205 - Ultra Finishing Polishon a SoftBuff 2.0 Polishing Pad at speed 5. -X2 on hood and tailgate.
5. NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0
6. Ultimate Quik Wax
7. Trim got #40 - Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner
8. Tires got Hot Shine High Gloss Tire Gel
9. Interior got All Purpose Cleaner and #40 - Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner


Befores:














Working shots ~50/50




After M205:











All Finished:

















































































If I had trouble with this F150 today, how am I going to handle the F-650 I have to do tomorrow

[CieraSL]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

You're amazing Nick! Fabulous job! Cool reflections too!

[Markus Kleis]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Very nice turn-around. I really love the amount of gloss you brought to that paint with the M205.

[Tim Lingor]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Excellent job Nick!!!!

Tim

[john m.]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Looks great man! Quick question, but what did you do for the truck bed?

[Tuck91]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Excellent job Nick!!!!

Thank you Tim

Tim

Looks great man! Quick question, but what did you do for the truck bed?

I scrubbed it out with a liberal amount of APC at 4:1 and a tire brush dipped in a bucket of NXT Generation Car Wash.

Then I dressed it with M40 and an Even Coat applicator pad.

[harshest]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Looks good. What did you use on the running board that won't cause it to be too slick?

[Tuck91]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

looks good. What did you use on the running board that won't cause it to be too slick?

m40

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Nick.
great work as usual. I bet the owner was floored at how great his truck looked.

[harshest]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

m40

That doesn't leave a slick surface? My wife's Explorer has similar running boards but I haven't found anything that won't leave it too slippery

[Tuck91]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

That doesn't leave a slick surface? My wife's Explorer has similar running boards but I haven't found anything that won't leave it too slippery

Sorry for the late reply,

No, it does not leave a slick surface. I felt with my hands and through tests climbing in. Be sure to wipe off excess with a MF towel.

[Carfire]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Excellent Job Nick!!
Looks Great as Usual!!
Sweet Reflections!!
Huge Improvement!!
Keep Up the Great Work Nick!!

[john m.]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Hahaha I just realized the same question I asked you yesterday I also asked in this thread and you had already answered it Man my brain has not been working lately!

[Zuke]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Tuck @ this rate I vote for you to get a buffer. Fantastic work mang.

[MrCLRider]

Re: 2003 Ford F150 ~ Brought back from the dead

Good job man, that was just a little extreme huh..quite a dirty truck.

You brought it back though, and from what I understand, purple foam wool and some 105 with the G110 is a strong combo too.