justin_murphy
11-23-2007, 04:58 PM
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/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures002.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.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures006.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures007.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures016-1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures017-1.jpg
Interior was not bad-bad.....just used and there was some pet transportation too.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures013.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures014.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures011.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures012.jpg
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....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures018-1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures019.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures021.jpg
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!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures024.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures025.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures027.jpg
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/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures002.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.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures006.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures007.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures016-1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures017-1.jpg
Interior was not bad-bad.....just used and there was some pet transportation too.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures013.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures014.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures011.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures012.jpg
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....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures018-1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures019.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures021.jpg
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!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures024.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures025.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2000%20Ford%20F-250/Pictures027.jpg