A Gem in the Rough

[JoeD]

Hi All, I purchased this 2004 XLT Ford Ranger about a little over a month ago. Sorry No before Pictures. I was looking for a daily driver and something with 4 x 4 for the New England Winters. When negotiating a price I kept pointing out the marring, scratches and several dings on each door, which I had removed by a Ding Doctor. Since my detail I have added a pin-stripe and stainless steel fender molding. I wish I had some before pictures. The paint was in pretty bad shape. Since then I have been offered $2000 more than my purchase price and the original owner can not believe what the truck looks like now. Here was my process:

Washed
Clayed
XMT #4 with Orange Pad, PC on 5
Pinnacle ASR with Green Pad, PC on 5
RSMG with White Pad, PC on 6
Natty’s Blue by hand
Sovereign Spray Wax for a final boost
Tires: PB BnB

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[Al-53]

Joe....Nice truck..same year as mine....you did a great job on it....they are not as easy as they look....the window areas and door posta are buggers...lol....at least with a rotary....I have to get the PC with 4" pads to get them good....

but the truck looks super nice.....I was going to trade mine in a few months back for a F-250 Diesel...but would have to register it commerical....

It still has the stock tires on it..mine also..but they are the worse tires I ever had....bad in rain and snow....I am going Yokohama this fall...or Cooper...

enjoy the ride..its a nice truck....great job bringing it back

AL

[JoeD]

Thanks for the look and comments Al. You won't be sorry for getting some 4" pads. They are great for the hard areas. I agree about the tires, I will be purchasing a New Set this winter.

[Al-53]

Thanks for the look and comments Al. You won't be sorry for getting some 4" pads. They are great for the hard areas. I agree about the tires, I will be purchasing a New Set this winter.


LOL..I have about 30 4" pads....you need them with that truck..I just did mine today with both wool and foam..but not finished.,..Rain coming....

Where in MA are you.....


Al

[JoeD]

Hi Al, I mis understood when you said you have to get some 4" pads, LOL. The PC can do some nice corrections in the hard too reach areas. It's a great tool. Oh, I live in Hopedale, MA. JoeD