Didn't read your last line that you were going to clay this weekend. Good luck.

 

I have a black truck a black car and a black harley and all look like new. The most important thing to remember is whenever you wash your truck use a very soft cloth. I use something called cheese cloth or polishing cloth. I thrown it away as soon as it starts to get slightly dirty then use a fresh piece (it's cheaper than the labor required to remove scratches) and never touch the finish to dry it-------use a leaf blower. I may use a soft new towel to blot up a few pesky spots (wifey can't understand why I buy so many new towels) but remember when you touch the finish you are in effect sanding the clearcoat. I use Zymol wax and only apply and removce it in long back and forth motions. Rubbing is circles causes swirls. If you notice what looks like oily streaks from Zymol, let it dry a few more minutes---------it's the best.

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2000 F-150, XLT, SC, 5.4, 4X4, 355 LS, ORP, Black/Silver, class III, single CD, sliding glass, med. gray, keyless, elect. shift, engine date 8-18-99, Superchip. '93 Harley Fatboy Black & tons of chrome

 

I have a black truck a black car and a black harley and all look like new. The most important thing to remember is whenever you wash your truck use a very soft cloth. I use something called cheese cloth or polishing cloth. I thrown it away as soon as it starts to get slightly dirty then use a fresh piece (it's cheaper than the labor required to remove scratches) and never touch the finish to dry it-------use a leaf blower. I may use a soft new towel to blot up a few pesky spots (wifey can't understand why I buy so many new towels) but remember when you touch the finish you are in effect sanding the clearcoat. I use Zymol wax and only apply and removce it in long back and forth motions. Rubbing is circles causes swirls. If you notice what looks like oily streaks from Zymol, let it dry a few more minutes---------it's the best.

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2000 F-150, XLT, SC, 5.4, 4X4, 355 LS, ORP, Black/Silver, class III, single CD, sliding glass, med. gray, keyless, elect. shift, engine date 8-18-99, Superchip. '93 Harley Fatboy Black & tons of chrome

 

Try the Blitz Wax. Creamy stuff. Excellent carnauba base. Goes on easy. Buffs out well. Shine is about 6 feet deep. I shop www.autofanatics.com. Check it out.

 

Thanks all. I didn't have to clay it afterall.
I just had to change waxes.
I am using Mother's Reflections polish after I use Mother's Carnuba wax.
It looks..or looked great until it rained last week.
Soft as a baby's a$$.
I appreciate all the tips. I used to detail cars...but they have alot better products out now-a-days. As for the "railrust" thing...it's too late anyway. I bought it in Sept. I've waxed it 3 times since. Oh well. It does have another paint defect, but that's another post.

Thanks again all.
This site rules!!!


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--Lariat4WD--

2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flareside 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;ORP;remote keyless;floor-shift 4wd;Class III;AM/FM/SingleCD
Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; GTS headlight blackouts; Westin Black step bars; Pendaliner bedliner; Genuine Steel Products (Longtek Engineering) black Safari Grille Guard; GTS Tail Blazer II Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights; 2 KC Hilites Daylighter 6" 150W black round off-road lights; Cranked torsion bars to level truck; Removed lower factory striping; Replaced factory gold & maroon ORP decals with silver; 2 Polk Audio EX10 10" subs under rear seat; Sony XM754HX amp; Viper 300ESP alarm
Pending
Replacing factory gold/maroon Lariat decals & upper stripes with silver & black
Wish list:
More lights; Flowmaster 40 Series single to dual exhaust w/ 18" SS tips out back; Optima red top battery; Remote starter & Prox. sensor; In-dash TV/CD/DVD/AM/FM head unit; Build house w/ huge garage with a drain and a lift.

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If you don't know what nutritive oils are,I'm not telling you,LOL.... Look at the back of almost any wax,99 out of a 100,it has petroleum distillates in it. The Zymol wax
is a "real" wax. Most waxes now are just oil suspended in some sort of creme. In other words,your spreading oil all over your pride and joy This soaks into your paint,causing the shine. It keeps it from oxydizing and fading. Zymol just uses natural oils,instead of dyno oil. So in fact,
it is not really "crappola",as you put it. It stays on top of the paint,instead of soaking into it. ,,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com

officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
Had to take the picture out,it was way too out of date,,,,98

 

Take it from the PRO, I have used Zaino Products and nothing beats it. I first used the clay bar and used the Zaino waxes. Stuff works great, never been so happy.

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Patrick aka Mudder or MR.Daylighter of Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 V8 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 2 KC 57 Series 5x7 100 watt long range lights, 10 165 watt KC Daylighters, 2 chrome, 4 Stainless, 4 black ( with 12 KC's, I come alive at night), Manik grill guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards, Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 285/75/16 BFG AT/S KO, American Racing Baja wheels, Pro Comp headlight blackouts, Red Top Optima battery, personalized plates, Cobra 18WXST CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, a Texas Chapter of F150World.com sticker, a BIG KC block sticker on the back window and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighter: JBA headers, superchip, 1 more Daylighter for the front, 2 55 watt KC 5x7 fog lights, 2 KC 135 watt Slim Lights for backups, a Lighted Ford tailgate logo, and a 4" Rancho suspension lift (yes boys and girls, it's just about time). If you would like to see pics, email me at Mudder@TexasChapter.com
Also the Moderator of the Ford Trucks vs. GM trucks and Ford trucks forum over on fordvschevy.com so check it out.
Check out the Toughest SOB in the WWF crush the Rock's Lincoln: http://www.amta.net/files/sc-2.avi
OH HELL YEAH!

2 BRT 4U "Go ahead, flash your brights at me, see what will happen."

Got light?
It's a KC thing.....you wouldn't understand.
Candlepower to date: 4,184,000. Gonna add more soon.

See all my pics at my zing.com site: http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294059243

Also check out www.F150World.com/Mudder

 

I agree with Mudder, I used the ClayBar, Z1, Z2,Z5, Z6,and Z7, and Zaino has my business from here on out. It am more than pleased with the results.


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2000 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 ORP 5.4liter V8, Towing Package, Rear Slider, Remote keyless Entry,3.55 LS, Black Exterior, Medium Graphite interior, manual shift 4x4. Current mods Gooseneck hitch,Ford Custom Molded Splash Guards, Muth Signal Mirrors, SUPERCHIPS Performance Chip, Line-X Bedliner, STROBES!!and Y pipe with duals.

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Hey LHM..don't park that thing in direct sunlight!

I just received my Zaino supply. Gotta wait for the weather now!

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* 2000 F-150 XLT Black FS; 5.4L
* 4x4 ORP
* 3.55 Limited Slip
* Stepups
* Sliding Rear Window
* 6-Way Power Seat
* Remote Keyless Entry
* Lund Trident Bug Shield
* Custom Exhaust
* Fumoto Oil Drain Plug Valve (a must for do-it-yourselfers!)
* Wise Bedrug

So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.

 

Sal, should include a free pair of sunglasses with your first order to prevent retinal damage

LHM

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2000 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 ORP 5.4liter V8, Towing Package, Rear Slider, Remote keyless Entry,3.55 LS, Black Exterior, Medium Graphite interior, manual shift 4x4. Current mods Gooseneck hitch,Ford Custom Molded Splash Guards, Muth Signal Mirrors, SUPERCHIPS Performance Chip, Line-X Bedliner, STROBES!!and Y pipe with duals.



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The best thing ever, is LIQUID GLASS!!!! i tell you what, it is flame retardent too, but who cares about that!! it takes a while to put on, but it is so sweeeet!! it's the best i have ever used!! it's like 20 dollars, and is actually a liquid, and the more you put on the thicker it gets, it's like alomst a clear coat, i put it on my harley, too, and it's probably and 1/16 in thick!!! i mean, if your truck gets dusty, it just blows right off, when you drive it!! i can let my truck go for like 3 weeks without getting it dirty (in the summer of course) so give it a try, and it will be worth the money, time, and effort! good luck!!

 

Okay, this truck is the first clearcoat black I have had. It seems like if you look at it wrong it develops a scratch. While washing it the other t scratch free (besides park it?)

Thanks!

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