The other day, the neighbor boy and I were admiring the depth of shine on my maroon (I know Ford calls it something else) 98 F150 XLT extended cab. That is when we noticed 2, not real deep, but jagged key scratches on the left rear fender. Not getting into current lowlife attitudes in our society today, can anyone lend some advice on repairing these marks, short of major paint shop repair? Thanks, Billy 12 string

[This message has been edited by Billy 12 string (edited 07-12-2000).]

 

Society morals at a all time low!! A clearcoat polish/scratch remover will help, but not deep ones, colored wax can help them not look so white, touch up paint (oh no), or a paint job. Sorry to hear this.

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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification,Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back.

 

Hi Max,

Who makes colored wax? I could use some too.

Thanks,

fish.

 

Turtle Wax makes what I've seen lately, but there are other brands. It's more general shades rather than exact colors.

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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification,Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back.

 

Thanks Max for the advice. The scratches arn't real deep so maybe the clearcoat polish/scratch remover will work. I may even try the colored wax. My neighbor and I are wondering if it is the same pillar of society that broke his bug deflector from the front of his truck while parked in the driveway. Biblically, it saids he that doesn't work, doesn't eat. Evil saids if I don't have it you can't have it either. Thanks again!

 

billy 12 string. I would recommend you stay away from the colored waxes. They hardly ever "match" the existing paint and they change color as they age on your paint.

If they're shallow as you say then polish should do the trick.

 

Depending on the depth of the scratch it can possibly be buffed out. I had a similar situation and took it to a local body shop. The guy there was generous enough to buff it out using a fine compound for free. I did not think it was going to be posssible to do but he did a great job. Check out that option as well. This guy saved me probably over $500 from having to repaint.

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2000 F-150 XLT
4.6 Triton V8,3:55,AT,2WD
SuperCab, SB, StyleSide
Gold + Wedgewood Blue w/ tan interior, Captains chairs,
Mods:Kenwood 40x4 CD player/changer, True Dual exhaust w/ 18" glasspacks
w/ chrome tips out the back, bug/rock shield, K&N air filter,tinted windows
265/75/16 BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA's
Soon: Spray-in bedliner, Accra-Step molded step, maybe 3" spindle liftn eventually.



[This message has been edited by 19-SeventyFord (edited 07-13-2000).]

 

Max.

No problem.

 

Billy- I didn't mean to imply colored wax as a exact match nor a permenant solution. Sorry I didn't mention it. Thanks Indyfan.

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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification,Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back.

 

Hi Max, no problem about the color stuff, your advice on the polish/scratch remover should work. I may also go the buffing compound way sent by 19 seventy Ford. Thanks fellows, being an F150 owner has more benefits than just driving a great truck.
Billy 12 string

 

Thanks, Max and Indyfan!

 

Hey if there are repeat vandalisms in your hood get a cheap camera, wire it to your VCR and aim it at your truck that is what my brother did when someone keyed his Z-71. When you find out who did it either call the cops or break your foot on their backside.

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'97 F-150 XLT Expidition front end (no idea why). 17inch 4x4 wheels with 32 inch tires flowmasters with tips, K&N filter, 5-spd, 4.2 V-6 bedliner, bright clearcoat red, stepside, hidden hitch, 3.55 gear ratio, tinted windows and a BIG reg ford sticker on the back window (my greatest joy is cutting people off who have calvin pissin on the ford sign and they HAVE to look at my big red sticker)