Carolinaboy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Well I ended up doing a full exterior detail on my truck today. Man my back and arms are killing me Products Used: Car Shampoo Professional Pad Jumbo Wash Pad Waterless Wash All Purpose-Cleaner Fender Brush 2 Bucket Wash Method Detail Spray Detail Clay Severe Swirl Remover & Green Pad Swirl & Haze Remover & Orange Pad Fine Machine Polish & White Pad Machine Superwax & Grey Pad SVRT Foam Blocks Pro Tire Applicator TONS of MF Towels I started with a rinse of the exterior especially the window trim and seams to get all the gunk out of there. Then I went to work on the wheels and tires. Started by spraying the All Purpose Cleaner on the fenders and tires (Only in SC would it be 55* this morning then 90* later excuse the sweatshirt and board shorts ) Rinse: Took the truck into the Garage after drying off the vehicle with the GWDT and WW as a drying agent. I did a panel at a time of IPA wipe off then clayed that panel. I inspected the paint and decided I needed on the Hood 2 passes of SSR, 1 pass of SHR, and 2 passes of FMP. The hood was by far the worst! Here are the results! Then attacked the trim. I have been meaning to do this for some time! The trim around the windows and the fender flares were super faded! Fender Flares Window Trim After a few minutes of using APC and a toothbrush this is what the trim looked like. After one layer of SVRT the trim just soaked it in. I had to do it about 3 times Here is the results after cleaning the fender flares with APC then applying some SVRT look at the difference! Then I tried what Dylan told me to try on Matte finish wheels. I applied some SVRT on the face of the wheels as well as the tires! It took me over 10mins a wheel to get them to look like this. I may try to dilute some SVRT with some water and spray it next time. Best pic I could get. I need to work on my Photography skills! Then went after the mirrors and grille Factory grille after 7 years in the sun, it was super faded I really need to get some In & Out Spray to get those mesh parts After shots, I was too tired to drive it and go somewhere for better shots I am getting used to this detailing thing Adam's Makes it easy! EDIT: Just saw I missed the lower grille area with SVRT. I'll get it tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy_bling Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 looks great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 I just realized I didn't take as many pics as I had planned. I just wanted to knock this out today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Well done, and I'm glad you noticed that spot on the grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Must be nice to wash your truck bare foot!!! If I did that I would get frost bite! Truck came out great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebaucom Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 awesome job! those tires look like they would be a pain to clean and dress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mato Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Truck looks awesome... even for a Ford! lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nice job Jeff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 nice job mang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigredmariner Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Great job Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Lookin Good Boss, But i think that big blue oval thing needs to go dont want to embaress yourself to much:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thanks guys, and I am one of the few Blue Ovals here on the site so I have to represent awesome job! those tires look like they would be a pain to clean and dress... You don't even know! I really don't like the sidewalls on these tires, but they came with the wheels. I'll upgrade to Trail Grapplers or Dura-Tracs in the next few months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frid Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Looks good. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Well now its raining At least the MSW is doing it's job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 you find any shoes yet? hahahah truck looks great bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yeah I found them. I am barefoot 90% of the time anyways Well MSW is beading beautifully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frid Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yeah I know its raining here too. Just washed the truck yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Truck looks great. I've had those d'oh! moments too when you get done and realize you've missed an entire spot. The SVRT does such a great job that it makes the difference that much more obvious when you look back on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Great looking truck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGEVOXFTMFW Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Night and day difference, the wheels turned out great with the svrt on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks guys, and I am one of the few Blue Ovals here on the site so I have to represent You don't even know! I really don't like the sidewalls on these tires, but they came with the wheels. I'll upgrade to Trail Grapplers or Dura-Tracs in the next few months I highly recommend the Dura-Tracs. Truck looks awsome. Just started working on mine yesterday. I'll right here buy your side reppin for the blue oval when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGEVOXFTMFW Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I highly recommend the Dura-Tracs. Truck looks awsome. Just started working on mine yesterday. I'll right here buy your side reppin for the blue oval when I'm done. x2 for dura tracs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks everyone, Yeah I'm feeling the Dura Tracs for sure. But I may have a line on a set of Nitto TG for cheap because they have about 5000 on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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