zsmcelroy
02-25-2013, 11:47 AM
Hey guys-
As the title implies I am new to detailing and this forum specifically. I bought an 01 F150 about a year ago and have been slowly learning how to get her up to snuff. I will post some pics, but I am having peeling oxidation on the hood and front fenders. Having done research I understand I will need to re-paint these areas to fix the oxidation, but I am more concerned with getting the rest of this truck cleaned and waxed to avoid the issue anywhere else, as well as working the oxidation areas to a more pleasing look while I save for a new paint job.
The first photo is the paint that is still peeling, and the second pic is of the hood and the general state of the paint. I have a new Porter Cable 7424 on the way, with some Chemical guys pads. Beyond that I am pretty clueless as to what products to move towards. I plan on doing a waterless wash by DP, followed by claying the entire truck in sections. From here is where I need help. What compound should I begin with. What steps do I follow to help correct and rejuvenate this truck?
So a little about me, I am 34 years old and a married father of 3. I have been getting more and more into cars and before i get deeper into the obsession I am hoping to learn to take proper care of my daily drivers. (My wife has a 2012 Toyota Prius that needs a wash and wax.) Thanks for the help and I look forward to posting more pics in upcoming months as weather breaks and I can get after detailing both cars. Very excited to find such a great site with so much knowledge.
As the title implies I am new to detailing and this forum specifically. I bought an 01 F150 about a year ago and have been slowly learning how to get her up to snuff. I will post some pics, but I am having peeling oxidation on the hood and front fenders. Having done research I understand I will need to re-paint these areas to fix the oxidation, but I am more concerned with getting the rest of this truck cleaned and waxed to avoid the issue anywhere else, as well as working the oxidation areas to a more pleasing look while I save for a new paint job.
The first photo is the paint that is still peeling, and the second pic is of the hood and the general state of the paint. I have a new Porter Cable 7424 on the way, with some Chemical guys pads. Beyond that I am pretty clueless as to what products to move towards. I plan on doing a waterless wash by DP, followed by claying the entire truck in sections. From here is where I need help. What compound should I begin with. What steps do I follow to help correct and rejuvenate this truck?
So a little about me, I am 34 years old and a married father of 3. I have been getting more and more into cars and before i get deeper into the obsession I am hoping to learn to take proper care of my daily drivers. (My wife has a 2012 Toyota Prius that needs a wash and wax.) Thanks for the help and I look forward to posting more pics in upcoming months as weather breaks and I can get after detailing both cars. Very excited to find such a great site with so much knowledge.