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kiknpl88
11-02-2012, 05:48 PM
Hey guys, I pick up my black xtr tomorrow and its been a long time since I had a black vehicle. Any tips,tricks , or favourite products you can share? Thanks!

djfllmn
11-03-2012, 05:15 AM
wax in shade

truck has to be 100% cool or it will swirl like a mother****er

i personally like mothers california gold paste wax....


follow these steps and this will be the final result
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i439/djfllmn/IMAG0032.jpg

kiknpl88
11-03-2012, 11:16 PM
Cool thanks!

RhinoZ24
11-04-2012, 01:15 AM
Sweet ride DJ!

djfllmn
11-04-2012, 06:43 AM
thanks ryan!

kainedaugherty
02-14-2013, 09:11 PM
wax in shade

truck has to be 100% cool or it will swirl like a mother****er

i personally like mothers california gold paste wax....

follow these steps and this will be the final result


That's one clean and beautiful rig.

lesliehughes
02-14-2013, 11:06 PM
That's one clean and beautiful rig.

Hell yeah.
Must keep the Fords the best looking on the road.
Clean on.

Jersey_Joe
02-15-2013, 05:41 AM
I hate salt! Ill tell ya les. My truck shines. Extremely well. Just doesn't photograph that well. Dj's truck does both. That paint has got to look 10 deep.

lesliehughes
02-15-2013, 09:13 AM
I hate salt! Ill tell ya les. My truck shines. Extremely well. Just doesn't photograph that well. Dj's truck does both. That paint has got to look 10 deep.

I know what ya mean mine is the same. But I keep her clean as possible. This rainy ass weather in LA doesn't help.

BFEB
02-15-2013, 10:18 AM
I always wanted to try the Turtle Wax Black Box while I had my 08, but never got around to it. I heard good things tho.

Jersey_Joe
02-15-2013, 11:20 AM
I've seen it used. Nice finish. I'm just hooked on black fire. Amazing shine. Tried em all.

BFEB
02-15-2013, 03:11 PM
I've heard great things about collinite too

djfllmn
02-15-2013, 06:41 PM
That's one clean and beautiful rig.

Thanks

Sent from my HTC One X using F150 App

dave76
03-28-2013, 08:19 AM
I've seen it used. Nice finish. I'm just hooked on black fire. Amazing shine. Tried em all.

I'm picking up my new black truck next week and read this post. Started investigating black fire and it looks like a really good product. Do you just wash and wax with it or do you use any of the other products they sell?
Thanks.

BFEB
03-28-2013, 09:02 AM
I suggest the first thing you do with your new truck is clay bar before anything else. That way you're starting with as little on your paint as possible. A common misconception is that a new truck is as clean as can be, but that's not the case. There can be little bits of road grime and rail dust on the paint which will just stay in the finish until clay barred. It's the only way to get the best shine possible.

EfExfore
04-01-2013, 04:10 PM
I suggest the first thing you do with your new truck is clay bar before anything else. That way you're starting with as little on your paint as possible. A common misconception is that a new truck is as clean as can be, but that's not the case. There can be little bits of road grime and rail dust on the paint which will just stay in the finish until clay barred. It's the only way to get the best shine possible.

That's the truth! I clay mine a few times a year. It's also a good way to get bug guts off. Safer than a high pressure washer.

BFEB
04-01-2013, 04:20 PM
Yessir. It surprises me how few people know about clay barring

RhinoZ24
04-01-2013, 04:54 PM
I never used to, but I've started this past year, works wonders.

BFEB
04-01-2013, 05:49 PM
Sure does.

RhinoZ24
04-01-2013, 05:57 PM
Yeah, but I could still use a new coat of paint.

BFEB
04-01-2013, 06:08 PM
Ya claying only gets out so much on an older paint job.

EfExfore
04-01-2013, 06:15 PM
I used to detail cars at a dealership back in the day so I learned a few things. Ever since then I've been completely anal about the cleanliness of my vehicles

RhinoZ24
04-01-2013, 06:19 PM
I just like a clean car period. It's fun to play and get my truck dirty, but then I clean her up all nice after.

EfExfore
04-01-2013, 06:28 PM
After a good day of mudding I usually set a lawn sprinkler under the truck for a while so I don't have to bend down to get all the crud off the frame and underbody

BFEB
04-01-2013, 06:32 PM
Smart

RhinoZ24
04-01-2013, 07:26 PM
Wise man lol.

EfExfore
04-01-2013, 08:37 PM
OIT. "Ol' Indian Trick"

BFEB
04-01-2013, 08:43 PM
Haha

RhinoZ24
04-01-2013, 08:58 PM
Lol

Big Slick
04-02-2013, 12:07 PM
I hate clay barring when detailing, but the rewards of doing this out weigh the time that it takes to do it.

My mustang went through a 6 step process.
Bug and tar remover
Wash
Clay bar
1st coat of wax
2nd coat
Polish

It would take me close to 6hrs from start to finish, but my 11yr old mustang looked just as sexy as the newer models if not better and it wasn't garage kept and driven daily.

RhinoZ24
04-02-2013, 12:22 PM
Sounds like my 8 years old F-150, I can make her shine better than the day she came out of the factory. She sits on the street too.

BFEB
04-02-2013, 02:56 PM
I hope so. U gotta do some work for a nice finish even on a fresh from the plant ride.

Jersey_Joe
04-02-2013, 03:00 PM
I've never used a clay bar b4. What's the deal?

BFEB
04-02-2013, 03:03 PM
Please tell me you're screwing around

RhinoZ24
04-02-2013, 05:47 PM
Remind me to smack you when I meet you Joe lmao jk.

BFEB
04-02-2013, 10:11 PM
Haha

RhinoZ24
04-02-2013, 10:22 PM
And I'm bringing some special shoes courtesy of Dan too lmao jk

BFEB
04-03-2013, 05:58 AM
Man my boot quota just doubled in like a day lol

RhinoZ24
04-03-2013, 07:26 AM
Lmao it sure did haha

BFEB
04-03-2013, 07:54 AM
Guess I better get busy lol

RhinoZ24
04-03-2013, 05:07 PM
Make sure your pair is last lol, we'll need you for all the others haha.

BFEB
04-04-2013, 05:51 AM
Good point.

RhinoZ24
04-04-2013, 11:25 AM
Lmao