Heavy correction on an abused black F-150

GoFast908Z

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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!
 
if you killed 2 clay bars, you may want to check out the blackfire clay cleaner.

I've done a 1 step on an f150 and it felt like it took forever. so i can imagine a 2 step. definitely a 2 day job for one guy in my opinion. nice job.

did i miss choice in pads / polish?
 
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