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  • 2003 f150

    Did my truck about a month ago and forgot to post pics

    There was no need for any paint correction work since I had removed my minor swirls back in Jan.

    If I recall correctly, here is my process:

    2 bucket wash w/grit guards
    GC Shampoo
    Wheels cleaned with Hot Rims Chrome
    Tires Cleaned and wheel wells cleaned with APC+
    Mild Blue Clay on Hood and Roof (nothing was really coming off, my truck sits in a parking structure most of the time)
    M07
    NXT 2.0, let sit for 12 hours
    M16
    Hot Shine Tire Dressing (can't remember whether I used the gel or spray this time)
    NXT All Metal Polysh on steps bars via DA with Wax removal Bonnet
    Also used NXT Polysh on tail pipes.

    Interior:
    Quik Interior Detailer
    APC+ on any dirt on the dash
    Spot cleaned seats with APC+
    APC+ on floor and floor mats
    Dressed Floor with M40, wiped vigorously afterward with terry cloth to prevent it from being slippery.
    Dressed Dash with M40
    Windows with D Line Window Cleaner

    Before:







    50/50 Step Bar


    After:


















    Interior before:









    Interior After:


















    Sorry I was kinda of in a rush taking the after pictures, so I didn't get that many great ones.


    This was my first time using M16. I didn't think it added as much depth as M26 does, but it sure makes the paint a lot more shiny and reflective. I'm still waiting to see its durability. I think I'll definitely use it again.

    I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.

    I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
    Remove swirls my friends.

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    Re: 2003 f150

    Awesome job! Just makes you feel so good when you step into a vehicle that you've cleaned to that level. Makes you feel all warm inside
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    • #3
      Re: 2003 f150

      wow thats a big truck..did you use a 8' ladder?
      Fergy-

      You're only as good as your last detail

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      • #4
        Re: 2003 f150

        Originally posted by Andrew C. View Post
        Did my truck about a month ago and forgot to post pics


        OK, enough with the empty threats. Great job! Truck looks good!
        Shane
        1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

        If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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        • #5
          Re: 2003 f150

          Originally posted by MrCLRider View Post
          wow thats a big truck..did you use a 8' ladder?

          No I'm able to do the hood with a step ladder and the roof I can get by standing in the bed and also standing on the step bars when the door is open.

          It definitely makes the truck a lot harder to wash though haha

          I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.

          I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
          Remove swirls my friends.

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          • #6
            Re: 2003 f150

            I like the interior detail , especially the carpet's unique sheen/texture.

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            • #7
              Re: 2003 f150

              Truck looks great. Hard to believe it is a 03. Great work.
              quality creates its own demand

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              • #8
                Re: 2003 f150

                Great job! I have the same vinyl floors you do, did you just use an APC? Im thinking about taking out my seats to get them really clean, seems like im just coving up a lot of dirt when i clean them..
                "Every moment frontin and maxin
                Chillin in the car they spent all day waxin
                "

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                • #9
                  Re: 2003 f150

                  Nice work on the truck, it looks great!
                  Nick
                  Tucker's Detailing Services
                  815-954-0773
                  2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                  • #10
                    Re: 2003 f150

                    Originally posted by Zuke View Post
                    Great job! I have the same vinyl floors you do, did you just use an APC? Im thinking about taking out my seats to get them really clean, seems like im just coving up a lot of dirt when i clean them..

                    I just vacuumed the floor and sprayed LOTS of APC+ on them and scrubbed with a terry cloth to take all the dirt off. Unfortunately just cleaning the floor off doesn't get it back to a dark black, so that is why I used M40. You have to really make sure you wipe the floor down a lot after you let the M40 soak in, otherwise you will be slipping everywhere.

                    I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.

                    I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
                    Remove swirls my friends.

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2003 f150

                      Originally posted by Andrew C. View Post
                      I just vacuumed the floor and sprayed LOTS of APC+ on them and scrubbed with a terry cloth to take all the dirt off. Unfortunately just cleaning the floor off doesn't get it back to a dark black, so that is why I used M40. You have to really make sure you wipe the floor down a lot after you let the M40 soak in, otherwise you will be slipping everywhere.
                      Have you ever attepted to remove the flooring? I've notices mine is getting a little loose in spots, i had removed the strip along the base of my door jam a while back to clean out the cracks, but im wondering how much work it would be to remove and put back in. gotta love the vinyl floors for spilling, but now im worried i have an unknown beast of grossness under there. Thanks for answering my first question even though you clearly stated what you did up top.
                      "Every moment frontin and maxin
                      Chillin in the car they spent all day waxin
                      "

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                      • #12
                        Re: 2003 f150

                        Looks great! Are those Helo Maxx 6 wheels?
                        -James
                        2012 Chevy Silverado ECSB. Z71 4x4. 5.3


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                        • #13
                          Re: 2003 f150

                          Originally posted by Zuke View Post
                          Have you ever attepted to remove the flooring?

                          I actually have never tried removing the flooring since I haven't really had too much of a need to, so I'm not sure why its getting loose

                          Originally posted by Golden View Post
                          Looks great! Are those Helo Maxx 6 wheels?

                          Yep They are

                          I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.

                          I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
                          Remove swirls my friends.

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                          • #14
                            Re: 2003 f150

                            Nice looking F150!

                            Like the interior.....Looks like an interior Tim did on a F250 some time ago, floor looked better than new, like yours .

                            Those wheels and grille really look good, great combination of accessories!

                            Good show
                            Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

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                            • #15
                              Re: 2003 f150

                              Originally posted by Andrew C. View Post
                              I actually have never tried removing the flooring since I haven't really had too much of a need to, so I'm not sure why its getting loose




                              Yep They are
                              Love those wheels. I was about to purchase some with the black spokes and polished lip, but then I traded my truck in.
                              -James
                              2012 Chevy Silverado ECSB. Z71 4x4. 5.3


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