Thanks for the help once again Rock. And being 16 i can't believe i already have the OCD for my FIRST truck. Haha. Can't ever start to soon i guess. Im planning to keep my 03 F150 shinin' like new for many more years to come!

*Thanks f150 online for getting me addicted to my truck*

-B
lol

 

I started washing cars and such at the tender age of 13 (I think this is when my grandmother first hired me as her personal car washer...)... it's been a downhill tumble ever since. LOL!

 

Welcome to the OCD club. However, now that you mentioned an 03 (same MY as mine), you are now obligated to show pics. If it will take you awhile, you better give me some more info... (I am interested now). See my gallery for my truck. (click the camera icon)

That's exactly how I started, BTW. Posting on here for the first time at 16 (only I didnt mention my age until this year) wanting to keep my beautiful truck more beuatiful... And thus today it is freshly waxed after yesterday's modest work...

I will say, a detailed flaked silver truck looks amaxing in the sun...

 

Here she is.

 

... And what i'm trying to get rid of... *sigh* this is AFTER the wax...



And for kicks, heres the PERFECT paint on my bro's new 08 silverado (yuck, chevy. haha) But a damn nice truck...

 

Very well done grasshopper.

FYI, those swirls can easily come out. But that finish looks very nice.

 

Rock; at least on the hood... Do you think, by hand, #9, ScratchX, A lot of arm muscle, and a day or two.. I could get those swirls out?

Or would i need a PC such as the G100.

Thats what i was told on the megs forum... But im not quite ready to pick one up yet since as i've seen how it can also make the paint worse if you don't know what your doing.

 

I am 35, I don't detail by hand anymore....only the LSP. I always use a DA. You prob could get those out by hand but that would be a challenge and hard work. #9 does have some concealing property to it which would help. A DA would make things a lot easier and yes you can damage your paint if you use the wrong pad and product combo combined with holding the DA on speed 6 for 30 min in one spot. Yeah that would be bad. with a little comon sense and some good Q&A here, we can get your set up and you'll be confident in no time.

 

Yea i knew you didn't detail by hand anymore.. But sooner or later i'll grab me a DA. Haha you make it sound like any dumbass could use one with good results. But anyways man thanks for all your help and hope you have a happy new years!

B

 

Its not difficult...but there are some techniques and yes you can do damage. You do need to have a little confidence. If you are good with tools this will be cake. If you are new to tools, well, you may need a little coaching. Prob a good idea for you would be to search YouTube and see if you find any pointers and tips to using a DA. Once you see it, you'll be good to go.

I did a quick search and found about 10 videos on how to use a DA to remove scratches etc.

and Happy New Year to you as well....

 

TBH, the first time I used a DA (JP remembers this... ), I found it VERY easy to use, as long as you have the proper pad/product combination set up. I ended up with phenomenal results-- so can you. If you have the $$$, get one.

I have detailed MANY cars and trucks by hand. I occasionally still do. But, whenever I get the chance to use a DA, you can bet that I do (except for the LSP)