What do y'all think about claying a brand new delivered truck before I put the polich on (ZAINO)? Seems like it would get all the stuff from transit and all. Any harm to paint with it being so new?

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1994 Toyota 4wd 22re Soon to have either 2001 Supercrew 4wd, or 2001 F-250 4wd PSD.

 

Both my truck and my GF's truck had TERRIBLE finishes when we picked them up from the dealer. Evidently, both of them had sat on the lot for a while before they were cleaned up after the sale.

My advice would be to go ahead and clay the truck right after you pick it up - I know mine needed it.

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VENOM 99

• Y2K F-150 SuperCab XLT 4x4
• 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS ORP, Trailer Tow
• Extang BlackMax tonneau
• BedRug
• Alpine CDM-7857 CD/Receiver
• Cobra 18 WX ST Weatherband CB Radio
• envious of those with the chrome steel 5-spoke factory wheels

www.students.uiuc.edu/~cellariu

 

mtucker - if you are still having problems finding a clay bar system you can order on line from "Mothers". I have found the clay bar kit just about impossable to find here in bleak New England and what is worse - the kids at most of the parts stores have never even heard of it . . . ! No one location up here seems to carry anyone's complete line - I had to go to two parts stores (the same chain), in two different states, to get Mother's Phase I, II, and III - neither store carried all the items . . . ! Of course, that just gives me more time to enjoy the ride, even if traffic is a bear!

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Gots:
2000 F-150, 4x4, SCab, XLT, Island Blue, Styleside, 157” Wheelbase, 5.4L EFI, 4-Speed Auto O/D, Class III Towing Package, 1.02” Radiator; AM/FM/CD; Dark Graphite 40/60 Cloth Seats (F/R); Rear Slider; 4 Wheel ABS; “Ex-Tang” Snapless Tonneau; Ford “Duraliner” Bedliner; “CDA” Paint Saver Pad; “Lund Runners” Truck Steps; “Husky” Splashguards; “Weather Tech” Floor Mats; “Saddleman” Hood Protector; “WeatherTech” WeatherFlectors; 4th Brake Light; 55 Watt Backup Lights (pair, under hitch).

Wants:
2.20” Radiator; 4th Brake Light (again!); “K&N” FIPK; “Gibson” Dual Sport Truck Cat-Back Exhaust System; “Exotic Wood” Steering Wheel & Dash Kit; “RoadMaster” Active Suspension; Lighted “Blue Oval” Logos – grill and tailgate; Remote Starter; Pilot Driving Lights; “Lund” Backdraft Tailgate Spoiler; …

 

Swampview: Check this:
http://www.autofanatics.com/carcarecorner1.html

I obtain my clay from this place, and he's up in your neck of the woods. Nice products. Good Service.

 

sundog7: Great site - thanks for the tip . . . ! Some stuff is cheaper than Mother's and some is the same - but, great to have such a huge selection in one place. Once again, many thanks . . . !

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Gots:
2000 F-150, 4x4, SCab, XLT, Island Blue, Styleside, 157” Wheelbase, 5.4L EFI, 4-Speed Auto O/D, Class III Towing Package (with the 1.02” Radiator); AM/FM/CD; Dark Graphite 40/60 Cloth Seats (F/R); Rear Slider; 4 Wheel ABS; “Ex-Tang” Snapless Tonneau; Ford “Duraliner” Bedliner; “CDA” Paint Saver Pad; “Lund Runners” Truck Steps; “Husky” Splashguards; “Weather Tech” Floor Mats; “Saddleman” Hood Protector; “WeatherTech” WeatherFlectors; 4th Brake Light; 55 Watt Backup Lights (pair, under hitch).

Wants:
2.20” Radiator; 4th Brake Light (again!); “K&N” FIPK; “Gibson” Dual Sport Truck Cat-Back Exhaust System; “Exotic Wood” Steering Wheel & Dash Kit; “RoadMaster” Active Suspension; Lighted “Blue Oval” Logos – grill and tailgate; Remote Starter; Pilot Driving Lights; “Lund” Backdraft Tailgate Spoiler;