Ford F-250 Super Duty:

[Craig Encinitas]

I nicknamed this job the “Star Destroyer”.
It’s certainly the largest vehicle I’ve detailed to date.

Delivery shot:
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Passenger side wheel well scuffed up:
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The cloudy day lighting hides how dirty the truck was in the photos.

But the post detailing photos show the gloss no problem:
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Porter Cable DA
3D Speed
Lake Country White Polish pad and 3D One with an orange pad for the scuffs

This was from earlier this year and
I promptly purchased a 15mm long-throw polisher and more pads after this job. What was I thinking!? That’s why it’s a learning process.

[IH8SPM]

Incredible work! What was the customer's expectation or want vs what you achieved with the products used?

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[PaulMys]

AWESOME!! :)

[Sizzle Chest]

Nicely done on that tank! BIG!

[Craig Encinitas]

Thanks guys!
I used 3D SPEED on the truck, and 3D ONE on the fender scuffs. There were also some light and severe scratches that I was able to at least lighten, if not remove.

I spent 12 hours on this truck (including interior and engine bay). It was exhausting. It took a long time with the porter cable DA, and that’s when I decided to upgrade the arsenal and my technique has improved since. My time management has improved, but I need to get more efficient.

As far as what the customer was expecting, most of them just want it to look better and have some protection. So I pretty much have free reign on what to do.

These are just word-of-mouth jobs, coworkers and friends, etc. One upcoming detail, the owner has requested a ceramic coating, but no particular brand.

Also, it seems pretty common for people to want to have their vehicle done, and not follow through. I tell them that they have my number and they know when to contact me. Feels kind of like being on a dating site [emoji23].

I figure one day after they get their car washed, the swirls and scratches will finally get to them and they’ll call.

[emoji6]
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[bill walsh]

nice job with that large truck

[IH8SPM]

Thanks guys!
I used 3D SPEED on the truck, and 3D ONE on the fender scuffs. There were also some light and severe scratches that I was able to at least lighten, if not remove.

I spent 12 hours on this truck (including interior and engine bay). It was exhausting. It took a long time with the porter cable DA, and that’s when I decided to upgrade the arsenal and my technique has improved since. My time management has improved, but I need to get more efficient.

As far as what the customer was expecting, most of them just want it to look better and have some protection. So I pretty much have free reign on what to do.

These are just word-of-mouth jobs, coworkers and friends, etc. One upcoming detail, the owner has requested a ceramic coating, but no particular brand.

Also, it seems pretty common for people to want to have their vehicle done, and not follow through. I tell them that they have my number and they know when to contact me. Feels kind of like being on a dating site [emoji23].

I figure one day after they get their car washed, the swirls and scratches will finally get to them and they’ll call.

[emoji6]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201016/c31053fe501cc17970281929d8329dc6.jpg.Thanks for the response and explanation. I do the same thing detailing for family but mainly on cars I buy and then sell when I want the next one. I'm always doing more than needed but I will take a tip from your playbook and order me some. [emoji1417]

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[Rsurfer]

Craig, are you the star that it destroyed? Nice job on that destroyer.:dblthumb2:

[TMQ]

Craig....Awesome Job.

Love 3D speed on big trucks!

I've done a couple of those big guys....and speed makes for speedy work! Grin...

Anyway---great work there!

Tom