Heavy correction on a black F-150

[white gecko]

While out working on a long-time client`s car, I was introduced to the owner of this truck. After discussing options he decided to go for a 2 stage correction on his truck and a basic (no paint correction) on his two other cars. The truck was in very poor shape, but thankfully the paint was quite soft and corrected easily. About 85% correction was achieved on this one. There were still some RIDS left as this was far from a full correction but the improvement was dramatic. Unfortunately the client lacked honesty and integrity and also *tried* to physically intimidate me.....so he will have to go elsewhere from now on.



Big thank you to my long-time client Bob Smith for volunteering the use of his garage for me to do this job.









Upon arrival, it was in a very poor state, neglected for years.



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Lots of oxidation



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Total lack of beading....no surprise there



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Heavy contamination, paint felt like sandpaper. Went through 2 clay bars on this one.



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....before



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....after compounding (final polishing to be done later)



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....before



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....after compounding (final polishing to be carried out later)



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The whole bed and cover were in this condition



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After correcting the other side of the bed..



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Time to work the cab over....



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Clarity restored



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The glass had very heavy water spots and was also corrected.



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After 2 long days on this rough truck, it was finished.





*Note running boards were not addressed as the owner had chrome ones coming in next week*



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Thanks for checking it out!

[PrinceValium]

You did a great job on that truck!

[Scottwax]

Huge improvement, that thing was beat to hell!



What exactly was the issue with the customer? I`ve had people misrepresent their vehicle but it is usually because they have no idea what swirls are. Never been a major issue dealing with it though.

[white gecko]

You did a great job on that truck!



Thanks!




Huge improvement, that thing was beat to hell!



What exactly was the issue with the customer? I`ve had people misrepresent their vehicle but it is usually because they have no idea what swirls are. Never been a major issue dealing with it though.



Thanks Scott!



Cars were not done on days we originally agreed to....says I changed things on him, even though I have emails proving that not to be the case. Same thing with pickup times, he came several hours early expecting to be driving it away and was mad when it wasn`t done...fact is I have texts saying what time it will be ready and his acknowledgment that it was fine.



He refused to show ID with his check (which was agreed upon at dropoff) then when I insisted he got indignant and tried to physically intimidate me.

It did not work. *Said in a Johnny Depp voice from Dark Shadows*



Some people have problems with the truth......

[C. Charles Hahn]

Awesome work Jeff! Some days it`s just not worth trying to deal with people.



At least their cars don`t talk back.

[Darkstar752]

Great work Jeff!

[Thomas Dekany]

Excellent work!!!!



I wish you had Bob with you.

[white gecko]

Thanks guys!

[AndyA6]

I can`t believe people try to pull this sh$t!!! Unreal!



Nice work, though!

[WRXsubaru2010]

I can`t believe people try to pull this sh$t!!! Unreal!



Nice work, though!



I totally agree, very nice job.......:clap2: