Ford F150 King Ranch Edition: 1/2 detail (no 56k)

guy1138 · 12-19-05, 11:00

I just ran out of time on this one, but it's a work truck, so the extra effort for perfect is a bit of a waste. I'm pleased with the results, and these big jobs really help me burn through my pre-autopia products. All told, probably 6 man-hours between my wife & I, which really isn't bad when you consider the amount of Hawaiian red dirt on this truck.

Dish soap wash, NXT wax w/ Craftsman buffer. Simple green & stiff brush on all the vinyl trim.
Before:

After:

Unfortunately, the pictures don't show the huge black scratch that I hand-polished out for about an hour. It is obscured by the line of light in the side picture, but it was a real PITA.

Eagle wheel cleaner, Simple Green (tires), Armor All Tire Shine.
Before:

After:

I'm thrilled with the Eagle One wheel cleaner, and I am not really happy w/ the AA Tire stuff, but this truck nearly killed the rest of the bottle, so I'll upgrade soon.

guy1138 · 12-19-05, 11:02

Interior
Simple green, Megs GC leather cleaner/conditioner, Spray Foam Carpet spotter.
Before:

Aftter:

I absolutely love the saddle style interior on these King Ranch Fords. It's so durable and comfortable. Alas, these seats need a lot more care than I could provide this past Sunday, but the conditioner was a good start, the leather really sucked it up. I think some saddle soap will clean them up nicely.

I really wish I hadn't run out of time on this one, but I guess that's life. I missed a couple of spots, the dash & doors still need to be sprayed down with some protectant and the glass needs to be polished. Actually, the whole truck needs to be clayed & polished. Oh well, maybe for father's day.

truzoom · 12-19-05, 11:05

You aren't kidding about that being a work truck!

I love those raw leather seats..so rustic.

cwcad · 12-19-05, 11:33

The heck with the work truck. Looks like and abused truck. It also looks like you are a good care giver.

What ever you did to the seats is a welcome. I liked the look of the after shots!

ScubaStevo · 12-20-05, 04:05

Thats and ugly leather.

Scottwax · 12-20-05, 08:33

Nice job on the paint for just one stepping it. The interior looks a lot better too. I bet you have about 10 pounds of dirt in your vacuum now!

mrzeee · 12-20-05, 08:45

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Originally Posted by ScubaStevo

Thats and ugly leather.

dirty....but not ugly...IMHO....I think that leather ROCKS

Mikeyc · 12-20-05, 09:02

Nice work! That leather is pretty cool looking. I was in Hawaii two years ago and I got some of that red dirt on my shorts while I was playing golf and it's still there to this day. So, I'm very impressed with how you've managed to remove it from your car.

ScubaStevo · 12-20-05, 12:23

If that leather is still dirty, then I will have to see it clean. Cause if thats clean, thats ugly as hell.

guy1138 · 12-20-05, 01:36

Well, it's really stained. Before this weekend it was stained and **very** dried out. I used a cleaner/conditioner on it. It really absorbed the conditioner, but it certainly needs some more cleaning. I think some saddle soap should get a lot of the stains & grime out, but I didn't have time or saddle soap this weekend.

The interior is a saddle style leather from the King Ranch in Texas (I think). It looks incredible when it is in good condition.

96snake · 12-20-05, 02:45

No way I would have sent that truck out like that after looking at the wheel/tire pic.. The tire is still filthy and the dressing is uneven. Painfully obvious.

Lorne

gmblack3a · 12-20-05, 02:53

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Originally Posted by 96snake

No way I would have sent that truck out like that after looking at the wheel/tire pic.. The tire is still filthy and the dressing is uneven. Painfully obvious.

Lorne

Lorne.

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I really wish I hadn't run out of time on this one, but I guess that's life. I missed a couple of spots, the dash & doors still need to be sprayed down with some protectant and the glass needs to be polished. Actually, the whole truck needs to be clayed & polished. Oh well, maybe for father's day.