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kaboom10
07-21-2009, 01:30 PM
It's a dark metallic blue from the factory. My question is there a way to take the clear coat to where it looks like a hand rubbed lacquer paint job? If not can I get close?
Emile
07-21-2009, 02:43 PM
The best you want to do is to polish and remove all the defects from the clearcoat, remove any oxidation, and bring out as much gloss as possible.

To give paint a certain "look" you are trying for sounds like you may need to look into a special type of aftermarket paint job.
kaboom10
07-21-2009, 03:13 PM
So far I've used different grades of compond that's locally available. The truck looks better people say but with all the products available on AG I would think I could get a better shine. What do you people use?
Harleyguy
07-21-2009, 07:52 PM
Post some pictures so we can see what is needed .If it is bad step up too the Megs 105 and work your way from there
kaboom10
07-24-2009, 12:10 PM
I think I got the shot I wanted. The finish looks pretty good but the finish could be more shiny.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/kaboom10/ripples.jpg
ryandamartini
07-24-2009, 03:20 PM
I think a good polish would do wonders as far as the pop goes for the finish :)

It has a nice look to it for doing it by hand for sure.
kaboom10
07-24-2009, 04:11 PM
Did you look at the picture full size? It looks like it has acne.
ryandamartini
07-24-2009, 04:32 PM
Did you look at the picture full size? It looks like it has acne.

That would be orange peel on a heavy degree. Its not a good idea to wetsand factory paint so I would try to polish it up and put a nice reflective wax on to offset the orange peel. I wish you were around Tampa or Tallahassee! I polish for food! :p
kaboom10
07-24-2009, 04:46 PM
I wouldn't think of wetsanding factory paint. You might as well shoot more clear coat to get a shine back. I got my pads yesterday. Tried out the maquires 2.0 swirl remover on the left front fender. Applying it was a whole new world compared to the bonnet method. Don't use much and get a nice shine. Ain't what I ultimately want but you can see an improvement.
SRHTX
07-24-2009, 05:49 PM
I think I got the shot I wanted. The finish looks pretty good but the finish could be more shiny.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/kaboom10/ripples.jpg


Hey. Your F-150 looks fine in that color. Look at the 2001 F-150 4x4, same color, I'm working on. It has over 136k miles on it. It's been a farm/hunting truck. My client is going to put it on the market after I'm done detailing it. Boy, this is going to take me all weekend to get it looking right.

Here are some of its pics:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Ford/2001%20F-150%204x4/Before/DSCF0371.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Ford/2001%20F-150%204x4/Before/DSCF0368.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Ford/2001%20F-150%204x4/Before/DSCF0367.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Ford/2001%20F-150%204x4/Before/DSCF0378.jpg
kaboom10
07-24-2009, 05:55 PM
Mine is garage kept and only has 44700 miles on it. Let's see some pics when you're finished.
SRHTX
07-24-2009, 06:03 PM
Mine is garage kept and only has 44700 miles on it. Let's see some pics when you're finished.

I will have postings of the before and after by Monday. Today, I worked on the interior. THAT was a pain. Saturday, in the early morning, we will clean the engine. After that, I will give it its bath and clean the wheels. I might also clay the truck as well. I'm not sure if the weather will be safe to compound that thing on Saturday. Might wait till early Sunday morning.

Stephen