I have a black '98 f150 4X4. I have noticed that the paint seems to scratch easily. I just noticed that where my gas cap hangs while filling up is scratched badly.

Has anyone else had the same experience? Any recommendations on both repair of problem areas as well as a wax that might be best for protecting the paint?

 

Thats the problem with black. My truck is black and I'm really careful when it comes to the paint. When I fill up my truck I tuck the gas cap to the left of the nozzle back up where the hinge goes when the door is shut.

Another area that shows alot of wear are the door handles.

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Black 1999 F-150 XLT Sport (removed 4x4 sport sticker) 4WD, Reg Cab, SB, Styleside, 4.6 V8, 3.55 LSD, 5 Speed Manual Trans, Visteon CD-6 changer, Midland CB, Ford/Duraliner bedliner

 

cut that stupid cap cord off!!!

 

I noticed that with my previous 98 and the 2000 I now have. You can take your fingernail and slightly rub it on the paint..and you will see a white mark in the finish.

Just keep a good coat of wax on it. I use a polish on the finish before waxing (not the cleaning or 'cleaner' type polish). It helps make it look like glass.


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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99

 

By the way..I use Meguiar's Deep Crystal System Polish (clear coat safe) followed by Meguiar's Deep Crystal System Polish Carnauba wax.

Great stuff!

 

Greetings!

My '00 Black/Silver Lariat is now riddled with hairline scratches and swirls, etc., even after my meticulous care. I have tried literally every product available, nothing really works. I have resigned to simply dealing with it. Additionally, there are "pits" all over the hood and on the tops of the front fenders. I'm going to have the dealer repaint the hood at least before the 12/12,000 paint warranty runs out. Ford's paint REALLY SUCKS .... way to "soft" and the clear coat is dismal. My friends Volvo has a awesome paint job that never scratches ... too bad Ford cant use Volvo paint now that they own the company. The silver frost on the bottom of my truck is in perfect shape, however. Starting to regret getting black paint.... OH WELL ... still love the truck despite the crappy paint job...

Steve

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2000 4X4 Lariat SuperCab
5.4 Triton
Two-tone black on silver
All options except LS differential

MODS so far:

-Westin step bars (powder coated matte black)
-Lund bug shield
-Gentex electrochromatic rear view mirror
-Cabin filtration kit
-Superchip
-Stull Billet Grill
-Flowmaster Force II catback (series 50 SUV with duals out the rear)
-Line-X bedliner

MODS to come:

-K&N or AirAid FIPK kit
-Mickey Thompson Challenger 16" wheels with 295/75 BFG AT KO's
-4.10 gears (still thinking about this one ...anyone have any input?)
-LS diff or locker of some sort once they are available..
-A.R.E. LSII or Ford HarleyDavidson tonneau cover

1995 Eddie Bauer Bronco
1988 Mustang GT

 

Thanks all for the help. I appreciate the suggestions/comments.

 

Hey,
Look up zanio brothers on the web they have great products. www.zaniobros.com

AHAB

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2000 f150 5.4 4X4 supercab
Lariat 139" wb Flareside
3.55 Limited slip Axle
Class 3 tow group
4x4 Off Road group
17" wheels

Mods:
4-14-00 Superchip installed ( Thanks Mike T. for all your help!)

Next: Airaid then Jardine exhaust.