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    Roush Edition F-150

    I've got a '98 Roush Ford F-150 to work on this weekend. I'm fortunate enough that the young lady who owns this truck is out of town for a few days and intrusted it to me through the weekend, so I should have plenty of time to work my magic.

    The Truck...




    This truck is cared for very well, and despite the best of intentions, this thing is swirl city. Its in immaculate mechanical condition for a vehicle with over 117,000 miles on it, so we'll get that paint back up to par.

    The Test Spot...
    Before


    After


    We're shooting for about an 85% swirl-free finish, and it looks like a couple of passes of #80 should do it. Of course, I'm more than familiar with Murphy's Law, so we'll see.....

    More to come.......
    Last edited by cornflake_81; Mar 5, 2007, 09:35 PM. Reason: Oops, its a '98...
    "No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master." --Hunter S. Thompson
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    Re: Roush Edition F-150

    WOW what a difference in that test spot!! Have fun with the rest of the truck ... she will come back to QUITE a surprise when she sees her truck next!!

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    • #3
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      That was some improvement on your test spot. Can hardly wait for the rest of the pics of the truck when you are finished. The lady will be very happy.
      quality creates its own demand

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      • #4
        Re: Roush Edition F-150

        Can't wait to see what this looks like when its all finished!
        Brandon

        2007 Black Chevy Avalanche
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        • #5
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          • #6
            Re: Roush Edition F-150

            What process did you use?

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            • #7
              Re: Roush Edition F-150

              Originally posted by SMRcalidiv View Post
              What process did you use?
              That was just a couple passes of m80 via PC. It will get topped with a #26/#16 combo. As layering is always a hot topic, which do you guys think should go on top, 16 or 26?
              "No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master." --Hunter S. Thompson

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              • #8
                Re: Roush Edition F-150

                I have found that F-150 paint is very workable and have had amazing results from as little as one pass of M80 via PC. Goodluck.
                Let's make all of the cars shiny!

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                • #9
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                  I like putting #16 on top of #26. I have found that the #16 bonds ontop of the #26 fine, as I get that characteristic 16 waterbeading (super tight beads) that last for 5 months or so (which shows no decrease in durablity). I also retain that liquid wet depth that #26 produces, so for me its a win-win situation.

                  Here are some pictures of my daily driver with #26 topped with #16





                  Some of that famous waterbeading (that lasts for months and months and months )

                  Let's make all of the cars shiny!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Roush Edition F-150

                    looks like you got great results. good job!

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                    • #11
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                      I finally got to finish this one. I didn't take as many before shots as I'd like, but the condition of the rest of the truck is comparable to this shot...



                      The interior wasn't bad at all, just need a vac and wipe down...


                      I had a hectic weekend at work and ended up working 14 hours on Sunday, but determined as ever, I got home at 11pm & got right to it...
                      (notice the handy dandy dual xenon & trusty mp3 player )


                      And by 3am.....progress!...


                      I called it quits for the night and caught a nap. Early the next day....

                      Some light scratches and such...


                      M80 to the rescue!
                      "No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master." --Hunter S. Thompson

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                      • #12
                        Re: Roush Edition F-150

                        This truck might very well be my inspiration to go ahead and procure a rotary. Don't get me wrong, the paint was nice and easy to work with and gave up it's defects willingly. But this was a LOT of real estate to cover with the PC. But, to recap, my process was:

                        Wash with gold class
                        Clay
                        Tape, tape, tape, tape, tape, tape, and more tape. Oh, and tape.
                        M80 x 2
                        M09 x 1
                        #26 x 1
                        #16 x 1 (and on the wheels)
                        GC Endurance on the tires (grape ape, as I affectionately call it)
                        #40 on trim inside & out
                        NeverDull wadding polish on the chrome (ok ok, I know Megs has products that are far superior to this stuff, but its like an old friend, don't judge me )

                        I was losing daylight by the time I was done, so none of those gratuitious sun shots that we all like so much. But, still effective...

                        The afters...








                        Not too shabby for a truck with...


                        Excuse my blue towel. Its an old drying towel that I use to protect the mats when I drop the truck off.










                        Look, Ma...no swirls!




                        This truck was almost as much fun to work on as it was to drive. As always, your comments & tips are implored & appreciated.

                        Tony
                        "No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master." --Hunter S. Thompson

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                        • #13
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                          Beautiful job indeedddddd and that is pretty impressive. Beautiful paint. considering its a ford and it still runs good. haha. I have almost that many miles on my tacoma but its a toyota so its still a baby.
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                          • #14
                            Re: Roush Edition F-150

                            Looks great!! I'm always looking at leather and different ways to maintain it. It looks you used something; what did you use?


                            Enough of the Ford bashing... There are plenty of Fords with three and four times that amount that are still running fine. When you guys come up with a diesel to compete with Ford, let me know.
                            Chris
                            Dasher Detailing Services

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                              Re: Roush Edition F-150

                              Originally posted by PorscheGuy997 View Post
                              Looks great!! I'm always looking at leather and different ways to maintain it. It looks you used something; what did you use?
                              I used GC Cleaner/Conditioner. I think that's what its called...I'm too lazy to run out to the garage to see. Smells terrible but works good.
                              "No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master." --Hunter S. Thompson

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