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Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
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Well, here's another work vehicle for you all. This is owned by a local real estate agent. It's a diesel with only 90k miles so it's not really even broken in! There was a lot of oxidation and deep scratches. The customer understood that the deeper defects could not be removed totally. He just wanted it to shine again with umph to it. The interior was his main goal since his clients were going to in the truck for several hours at a time looking at homes. I've had plenty experience with these trucks and the interior are pretty tough and seem to bounce back nicely. Here's the process....... Befores: This is what I had to look forward to on the way to work. Plus, it's 39* and 15mph winds!!! http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ictures002.jpg Once I arrived, it was about what I'd expect. Actually, not to bad. Like I mentioned, there was oxidation and no depth at all. Attachment 22459 Attachment 22460 Attachment 22461 Attachment 22462 Interior was not bad-bad.....just used and there was some pet transportation too. Attachment 22463 Attachment 22464 Attachment 22465 Attachment 22466 Wash Cycle: (NXT Tech Wash and Purple Power via Foam Cannon) I degreased the wheels, wells, and tires with Purple Power cut 1:1. I then blasted the truck free of debris. I then foamed it and let dwell for 2-3 minutes. I then gave it a nice bath with the LC Ulti-Mitt. Another quick rinse followed. The customer was amazed that I only used 25 gallons of water with this wash. I was too!!! Paint Correction: (Menzerna's Power Gloss via Cyclo and EDGE2K Yellow Pads) After having the success with Power Gloss and the UDM, I thought I break out the Cyclo to give you all a review of this combo. Boy, I had forgotten just how smooth this machine is!!! It did a good job of breaking down the PG. I did see some slight micro-marring but I have another test for taking care of that. Here's some 50/50 of Power Gloss at work.... Attachment 22467 Attachment 22468 Attachment 22469 The hood did have some irreversible damage but is still cleaned up nice. Here's a door shot. Not to bad. Could have stopped but I have more! Attachment 22470 Attachment 22471 Attachment 22472 Paint Protection/Marring Removal: (Menzerna's APO60 Sealing Wax via Cyclo and EDGE2K Green Pads) I've heard of this all in one being able to remove slight defects with it's abrasive cleaners. Plus, it's supposed to look and protect very well. Well, I do know that it did the first 2 nicely. All micro-marring was removed and it added a ton of gloss and slickness. Much like that of a final polish. Final Paint Protection: (Optimum's Opti-Seal via Cyclo and EDGE2K White Pads) I love applying OS like this. It just glide over the surface. I used only 3 sprays to do the entire truck........windows included. I know that I'm getting 4+ months of durability when PwS is topped like this. I will be doing this truck monthly so we will see about this new combo. Interior: I used a mix of FOLEX and Purple Power to clean the carpets. The leather and panels were cleaned with Purple Power 1:1 and MF towel and brush. After cleaning the seats, they were treated to Pinnacle's Leather Conditioner. This worked really well to soften the leather. Smells nice too.......the owner noticed it immediately and like it. All plastics were treated with DP's Interior Protectant. Another nice scent. Glass was cleaned with Stoner's Invisible Glass.......I miss my Surf City Glass Cleaner!!! Ther tires got some Stoner's More Shine Less Time as did the wells. The wheels received a coating of Opti-Seal with a used EDGE pad. This is one reason I love the EDGE 4 inch pads!!! Conclusion: Just simply a straight forward detail. There were some deep defects that even Power Gloss could not remove but you know what, the customer was happy and so was I. Like I said, I will be maintaining this monthly and there CR-V is now scheduled for a detail. Afters: Attachment 22473 Attachment 22474 Attachment 22475 http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ictures031.jpg Attachment 22476 Attachment 22477 Attachment 22478 Attachment 22479 Attachment 22480 http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ictures040.jpg Attachment 22481 Attachment 22482 Attachment 22483 |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Good thing he bought a 7.3 the 6.0 is a total pos
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
yeah, once ford stopped having international build their diesels it went downhill. im probally going to buy my dads when i move. it has the 6 speed manual tranny as well.
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
When did they stop putting the 7.3 in the F-250's, wasn't it 2000 or 2001 was the last year?
My dads got an 05, ---- is fun to be such a heavy truck... >:D |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by skinnye
Good thing he bought a 7.3 the 6.0 is a total pos
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by skinnye
Good thing he bought a 7.3 the 6.0 is a total pos
And 03 was the last year for the 7.3, i have a late model 03 with the 6.0. The 6.0 is still an international engine tho. |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by the 13th round
yeah, once ford stopped having international build their diesels it went downhill. im probally going to buy my dads when i move. it has the 6 speed manual tranny as well.
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
i love your posts. you really should think about doing a complete write up on how to properly do this. it would kill a ton of questions i have....
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Quality work as usual
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by Smokey
Tell me about it, i've had nothing but problems with my 03.
And 03 was the last year for the 7.3, i have a late model 03 with the 6.0. The 6.0 is still an international engine tho. |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by RotaryGeek
i love your posts. you really should think about doing a complete write up on how to properly do this. it would kill a ton of questions i have....
I'll post the products that I use to and some best for the bang ones. I will also put up links for the stores I recommend and I'll get an HMT code for a discount cuz I know we are cheap here. This sound ok? |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by jman30513
It's now in the works. I got 3 PMs asking me to do the same thing. It'll be done by Monday. There may be a pop quix on Tuesday. Exam on Friday.
I'll post the products that I use to and some best for the bang ones. I will also put up links for the stores I recommend and I'll get an HMT code for a discount cuz I know we are cheap here. This sound ok? |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
It is really good. I use it sometimes if a customer is just wanting to sell their car. After the first wash though, the swirls reappear.
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by jman30513
It is really good. I use it sometimes if a customer is just wanting to sell their car. After the first wash though, the swirls reappear.
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
I'd appreciate a write up as well, I've been thinking about doing a motorcycle detailing business, I always get compliments on how clean my bike is, how the spokes look etc. But I don't know if I know all the products good enough to charge people to do it on their bikes. Plus people are extremely picky with their bikes I know I am, and the poser ass guys with big dogs and iron horse bikes have to get their ---- done somewhere.
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
big name bottles.. walmart cleaners. kinda like a dumbestic car, inside and out.
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that sounds great man. cant wait to see it. is there ay problems with doing this kinda stuff in the cold?
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
why are the headlights still hazy? That plasti-x product works nice for that stuff.
Truck looks wicked clean afterwards though. And I too enjoy these threads. |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by RotaryGeek
that sounds great man. cant wait to see it. is there ay problems with doing this kinda stuff in the cold?
I can still knock 4 of these out at 50.00 a piece in a normal day. |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by 93hatchturbo
why are the headlights still hazy? That plasti-x product works nice for that stuff.
Truck looks wicked clean afterwards though. And I too enjoy these threads. I ran out of time today plus he's getting rid of the brush guard so I told him I'd take care of them in 2 weeks when I do his wifes CR-v. PlastiX is good but I have a Wolfgang headlight kit. Here's a link........ http://www.autogeek.net/plastik-lens-cleaning.html I can knock out the lens in 20 minutes with this. |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
so you travel to them to do this? i know i have read somewhere you shouldnt wax/polish in the direct sunlight. does that actually have any effect?
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If I had your job, I would shoot myself. Twice. It's probably a good thing you like doing it. Seems the most money is made by doing something that people are smart enough to do, they just couldn't bring themselves to do it. Good job. Let me know when you're coming to Minnesota. I've got a 2000 Sentra that I love, and a wife who's a pig. :6
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by RotaryGeek
so you travel to them to do this? i know i have read somewhere you shouldnt wax/polish in the direct sunlight. does that actually have any effect?
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
6.9L, 7.3L, 6.0L, 6.4L, All built bt International. 7.3...yeah pretty much bullet proof. We see alot of local farmers beat the ----------ing piss out of them and they pretty much go forever, the body will probably fall apart first. The biggest problem with 6.0 is aftermarket chips, the way the head is heald down and headgaskets. Other than that is kind of a piece of chit. The 6.4L, so far, has been almost flawless. I had to pull the cab on one beacause of a wiring problem under ther high pressure fuel pump cover, but other than that they are pretty solid, quiet and clean.
2003.25 was when the 6.0L officially debuted. |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by SiFlyBy
6.9L, 7.3L, 6.0L, 6.4L, All built bt International. 7.3...yeah pretty much bullet proof. We see alot of local farmers beat the ----------ing piss out of them and they pretty much go forever, the body will probably fall apart first. The biggest problem with 6.0 is aftermarket chips, the way the head is heald down and headgaskets. Other than that is kind of a piece of chit. The 6.4L, so far, has been almost flawless. I had to pull the cab on one beacause of a wiring problem under ther high pressure fuel pump cover, but other than that they are pretty solid, quiet and clean.
2003.25 was when the 6.0L officially debuted. |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
damn thats a clean ass truck. I considered it "clean" in the first picture :)
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by jman30513
I think you may know a little about this subject!
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Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
I'd appreciate a write-up as well.
Do you clay all your first time customers/vehicles? How exactly do you clean the interior? Spray and rubbing it out with a rag? I don't understand how you clean the interior in the cold. Wouldn't it take forever to dry? |
Re: Detailed: 2000 Ford F-250-It's a turbo!
Originally Posted by d112crzy
I'd appreciate a write-up as well.
Do you clay all your first time customers/vehicles? How exactly do you clean the interior? Spray and rubbing it out with a rag? I don't understand how you clean the interior in the cold. Wouldn't it take forever to dry? I only clay if the car needs it or if the customer wants to pay for it. Most of my compounds will remove what most claying will anyways. Only bad stuff like sap, over spray, and serious neglect warrant claying. Interiors are easy.....if you know what to use. Folex, which can be found at Home Depot, is the best for fabrics and carpets. It will not foam either. When I spray a stain with it, 75% of the time it's gone before I have to even touch it! I then simply use a damp microfiber towel to blot the remains up. Then vacuum. How get it dry you say? Crack all window about a half an inch. Crank the vehicle. Turn the heat onto the floor, off of recirculating, put the A/C on. The heat the A/C together will evaporate the moisture and out the windows it goes. I do this while I work on the paint correcting. Hope this will tide you all over some! |
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