Ted many detailers will tailor their price to how much work you want to have done. It`s impossible to say what it will cost to detail the truck because you could spend $50 having it detailed or $700 or more having it done. I`d say you can get that car into great resale condition (not showroom ready though) by spending $300-400 dollars at a reputable professional detailer such as the guy that was recommended in this forum.
Severe paint contamination
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Stokdgs
dansautodetailing.com
It will take who knows how much work and time just to clean the inside and get the smoker smell out..
Not much of a picture to tell what the rest of the outside looks like, how big a truck, etc..
What about the engine compartment?
The truck bed ?
If it was me, and I was having to deal with the passing of a friend, notifying the family, the arrangements to have a funeral, etc., checking to see if there is a Will or a Trust document, talking with an Attorney if needed, does the Will have to be probated by the State, etc., and even many, many, more things to do, the last thing I would want to deal with would be the vehicle, until I had time..
Sorry this had to happen, TedNugent, hope all is well..
Prayers to you and your friend..
Dan F
Not much of a picture to tell what the rest of the outside looks like, how big a truck, etc..
What about the engine compartment?
The truck bed ?
If it was me, and I was having to deal with the passing of a friend, notifying the family, the arrangements to have a funeral, etc., checking to see if there is a Will or a Trust document, talking with an Attorney if needed, does the Will have to be probated by the State, etc., and even many, many, more things to do, the last thing I would want to deal with would be the vehicle, until I had time..
Sorry this had to happen, TedNugent, hope all is well..
Prayers to you and your friend..
Dan F
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The last two comments are very true. My friend died July 2 and his truck remains in my driveway. I`ve been pretty lazy and trying to regain a sense of normalcy after spending about 700 hours helping him over the prior six months. You never realize how your daily routine gets flipped on its head in times like these.
Anyway, back to the truck, I plan to sell it soon. He `gifted` it to me before he died, mainly to avoid probate hassles.
I wanted to tell you guys how I removed the paint contamination because I couldn`t locate any of the products suggested in this thread. Ended up using 3D BDX which is a brake dust remover. I looked at the contamination with a scope, and to my untrained eye, it may have been paint overspray. 3D BDX sprays on clear and changes color as it reacts. I don`t know if the color change is all for show, or a true indication that it works. Anyhow, this is how the hood appeared ten minutes after I sprayed it on. (yes, I spread it around to avoid runoff)
After a few more minutes, I washed it off with soapy water and was feeling discouraged because 80% of the contamination remained. What I didn`t realize at that point is the 3D BDX turned the contamination into a buttery substance. With a fresh clay bar and soapy water as a lubricant, I almost lost my footing as the clay slid over the paint and took 100% of the contamination with it. It was like pressing the clay against a plate of mashed potatoes -- the clay had no `abrasive` feel whatsoever until the contaminants were removed.
I`m happy to report all of the contamination is gone.
Anyway, back to the truck, I plan to sell it soon. He `gifted` it to me before he died, mainly to avoid probate hassles.
I wanted to tell you guys how I removed the paint contamination because I couldn`t locate any of the products suggested in this thread. Ended up using 3D BDX which is a brake dust remover. I looked at the contamination with a scope, and to my untrained eye, it may have been paint overspray. 3D BDX sprays on clear and changes color as it reacts. I don`t know if the color change is all for show, or a true indication that it works. Anyhow, this is how the hood appeared ten minutes after I sprayed it on. (yes, I spread it around to avoid runoff)
After a few more minutes, I washed it off with soapy water and was feeling discouraged because 80% of the contamination remained. What I didn`t realize at that point is the 3D BDX turned the contamination into a buttery substance. With a fresh clay bar and soapy water as a lubricant, I almost lost my footing as the clay slid over the paint and took 100% of the contamination with it. It was like pressing the clay against a plate of mashed potatoes -- the clay had no `abrasive` feel whatsoever until the contaminants were removed.
I`m happy to report all of the contamination is gone.
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Migue
New member
Very sorry to hear about your friend, always remember the good times and don`t let it get you down. When it comes to the truck, glad to see it came off with a simple process of Iron Removal dwell then claying.
Accumulator
Well-known member
TedNugent- Glad that worked out so well, you`ve had enough on your plate without having to work any harder on the truck.
Mary B
New member
Sorry for you and your friend.
Glad for you`re success with the truck.
All best wishes
Mary B.
Glad for you`re success with the truck.
All best wishes
Mary B.