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  • 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

    Here is another F-250 I detailed today, for the last ten years it has been used in the winter as a plow truck and just a work truck in general. There are over two dozen dents and dings on this truck and the tailgate and side fender have huge dents in them. it has over 168k on the odometer as well.

    The goal of this detail was to remove most of the oxidation so that any wax or paint sealant I applied would bond to the paint and offer some protection for the rest of the truck's life. The paint was extremly swirled out but I didnt go after the swirl marks at all since correction is not worth doing on a truck like this and I was not getting paid to do that.


    Befores:








    During:

    Wash wheels, tires, wheelwells, and tire tread with Wheel Brightener, Super Degreaser, All Purpose Cleaner, and various brushes:





    ADS foaming sprayer:






    Washed the truck with Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner and an old microfiber wash mitt, I used more soap than necessary to see if I could scrub a few layers of the oxidation off. I also let the soap dwell so it could gorge the paint a little.








    I then clayed the paint very heavily with Detailing Clay (Aggressive) and Last Touch Spray Detailer. I then machine cleaned the paint with #66 - Quick Detailer (Cleaner/Wax), several W8207 pads via my PC at speed 5. I then followed that with a hand applied coat of #20 - Polymer Sealant one hour later.

    Wheelwells, trim, and tires were dressed with All Season Dressing, wheels were simply wiped down with Last Touch Spray Detailer . Chrome polished with Hot Rims Chrome Polish followed by a coat of #20 - Polymer Sealant. Glass was cleaned with NXT Generation Glass Cleaner and the plastic running boards were wiped down with Quik Interior Detailer.

    Afters:








































    At least its a clean, shiny, and protected dent:




    Here is what I am starting on tomorrow:



    Nick
    Tucker's Detailing Services
    815-954-0773
    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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    Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

    Awesome job! Wish I was able to transform something like that.
    Tedrow's Detailing
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    • #3
      Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

      Originally posted by coopers23 View Post
      Awesome job! Wish I was able to transform something like that.
      Thanks.

      It should be fun, going to try and get some very powerful before and after shots.
      Nick
      Tucker's Detailing Services
      815-954-0773
      2012 Ford Transit Connect

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      • #4
        Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

        Great save on the truck, Nick. Did not even guess that it was a dark green. Your results are great as usual.

        Have fun tomorrow.
        quality creates its own demand

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        • #5
          Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

          Hey Tuck, if you keep shining up these work trucks so nice, the owners aren't going to want to use them for WORK! Looks great. And, good luck with that dump truck! Looks like a lot of work.
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          • #6
            Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

            Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
            Great save on the truck, Nick. Did not even guess that it was a dark green. Your results are great as usual.

            Have fun tomorrow.
            Thanks J.A. I appreciate the kind words.

            Originally posted by kimchiyuk View Post
            Hey Tuck, if you keep shining up these work trucks so nice, the owners aren't going to want to use them for WORK! Looks great. And, good luck with that dump truck! Looks like a lot of work.
            Thank you sir.
            Nick
            Tucker's Detailing Services
            815-954-0773
            2012 Ford Transit Connect

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            • #7
              Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

              Turned out great. Doesn't look like a 10year old dump truck.

              Better to have a shiny ding then a non shiny ding, no? LOL
              Learning new things everyday

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              • #8
                Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

                Originally posted by TimG View Post
                Turned out great. Doesn't look like a 10year old dump truck.

                Better to have a shiny ding then a non shiny ding, no? LOL
                Thanks Tim
                Nick
                Tucker's Detailing Services
                815-954-0773
                2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                • #9
                  Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

                  Great job on that F250! I see you've got a big project coming up, but just one question for you: Are you doing the trailer too ????
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                  • #10
                    Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

                    Originally posted by paulcr39 View Post
                    Great job on that F250! I see you've got a big project coming up, but just one question for you: Are you doing the trailer too ????
                    Thank you Paul,

                    No, the trailer belongs to a friend of my client. He just stores it there when not using it.

                    Sure would be fun to polish out though.
                    Nick
                    Tucker's Detailing Services
                    815-954-0773
                    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

                      Great job! It looks great with no correction. You definitely picked the right products. How long did it take you? I bet the owner was ecstatic.

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                      • #12
                        Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

                        Nick, Great job as always man. The truck looks clean and crisp now. Way to go man.
                        Tracy
                        765-413-7547
                        Autobritedetailing@gmail.com

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                        • #13
                          Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

                          Originally posted by jonnyboy View Post
                          Great job! It looks great with no correction. You definitely picked the right products. How long did it take you? I bet the owner was ecstatic.
                          Thanks.

                          It took about five hours.

                          Originally posted by Autobrite View Post
                          Nick, Great job as always man. The truck looks clean and crisp now. Way to go man.
                          Thanks Tracy.

                          It would look a lot better without all the dents and dings bu thats what happens when its used as a work truck for ten years.
                          Nick
                          Tucker's Detailing Services
                          815-954-0773
                          2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                          • #14
                            Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

                            Tuck...you made that truck! Man, that thing really turned out great. GJ dude!
                            Don
                            "In the game of life, I have no need for tickets on the 50-yard line, I brought my shoes, I came to play." unknown

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                            • #15
                              Re: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4x4

                              Originally posted by gto_don View Post
                              Tuck...you made that truck! Man, that thing really turned out great. GJ dude!

                              Thank you sir.
                              Nick
                              Tucker's Detailing Services
                              815-954-0773
                              2012 Ford Transit Connect

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