Considering working on the old F150

[Steelholder]

Long story short its a work horse. Not pretty at all but i love it and it's used maybe 4 times a month. One year ago i washed and added paste wax by hand and it popped the paint very nicely. I had no clue what I was doing, I know a tiny bit more now and want to see how far I can take it with a da. Its harsh and has some BAD spots but again i have the time and want to show it some love. Minimal research points to this being a one stage paint job, what approach would you take to make this look its best? Be as detailed as youd like with your steps.







the worst of it

[The Guz]

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Something you may want to look into. The truck does look like it has single stage paint.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-mike-phillips-your-detailing-questions/100613-7-rub-down-technique-mike-phillips.html

[Steelholder]

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Thanks, so I'm planning on a good wash then clay(to remove old wax too)then add the megs 7. Would you recommend adding some kind of prtoectant after?

[The Guz]

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Thanks, so I'm planning on a good wash then clay(to remove old wax too)then add the megs 7. Would you recommend adding some kind of prtoectant after?

Yes or it will oxidize again in a few days.

[drumdan]

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I'd go after that with the Ultimate Trio.

[Steelholder]

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have you worked on a similar year/paint? Whats your opinion on hitting it with the trio vs a deep glaze?

[GLOCKer]

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I'd do it! I love watching that show Wheeler Dealers on Velocity Channel. They take rough (but usually desirable) old cars in somewhat rough shape, fix 'em up and flip them. It's gotten me to see the potential in vehicles like your truck! A mild investment in parts and a huge investment in elbow grease could get that thing back in top shape!

[Steelholder]

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Yup will do, what approach would you take glocker? Glaze or 3 U's?

[Steelholder]

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A thought just came up. Id like to make an attempt to cover up all the chips that went all the way through, meaning some touch up paint. I have zero experience with this but have a good idea(based solely on diy vids). Buy paint, pre mix with clear coat if needed, apply to spots, carefully smooth spot with some high grit.
I wanted to address those spots on the roof near the top of doors (last pic,top left). Paint is cracked can be removed with a finger, didn't just want to ignore this.

[roushstage2]

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Interesting it is single stage; not sure what Ford was up to. My 86 F150 has single stage, but the 86 Bronco in black is two-stage. That is the 8th gen F-Series. Either way, it should look good once it's all cleaned up! Having experience with single stage paint, doing three separate steps will likely give you deeper gloss/color, but will take longer, obviously.

[The Guz]

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have you worked on a similar year/paint? Whats your opinion on hitting it with the trio vs a deep glaze?

It may or may not need correction after applying M7. Here's another article

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-mike-phillips-your-detailing-questions/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html

[Steelholder]

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Very good read. Is there anything to look out for when touching up the scratches besides what i wrote in the previous post? Ill be buying the rest of what I need after im done with a gig and want to pick up everything ill need.
Heres my plan, wash, clay, touch up the scratches, let dry, smooth out with high grit(not sure how high to go), then begin to glaze once its dry, add wax.

this is my first time adding touch paint and sanding but im not too worried messing this up given the vehichle and its purpose etc

[Steelholder]

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Adding pics to reply post

[Steelholder]

Re: Considering working on the old F150

Long story short its a work horse. Not pretty at all but i love it and it's used maybe 4 times a month. One year ago i washed and added paste wax by hand and it popped the paint very nicely. I had no clue what I was doing, I know a tiny bit more now and want to see how far I can take it with a da. Its harsh and has some BAD spots but again i have the time and want to show it some love. Minimal research points to this being a one stage paint job, what approach would you take to make this look its best? Be as detailed as youd like with your steps.







the worst of it

The work was worth it i love the results, here are pics in case anyone cares to see.







Went with the Megs 7 saturation for about 5 hrs, it was a pain to remove as it had dried but the terry cloth did help.
I then sealed it with UW paste not liquid.

[BillE]

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Nice turn around!

The half/half shot of the hood REALLY shows the difference.

Again, good job!

Bill