Feedback on Black
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Feedback on Black
Forgive my ignorance, but it has been over 12 years since i have owned a black vechicle.
I just purchased a 2001 Supercrew in Black (just loved the look) and was wondering if anyone has any major problems with the paint and If the maintenance is still as tough as I remember it being? Any tips and advice would be great.
I just purchased a 2001 Supercrew in Black (just loved the look) and was wondering if anyone has any major problems with the paint and If the maintenance is still as tough as I remember it being? Any tips and advice would be great.
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I'm really looking forward to picking it up, I drove chevy s-10 blazers for the past 18 years and I've been converted. I just remember the nightmare of keeping black clean. but then again....that's what sons are for!!!!
Chris
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2001 F150 SuperCrew 4x4 XLT, 4.6L, Black, Front Captains Chairs, Medium Graphite cloth, 60/40 bench, 17" 10-spoke wheels, power seat, cab steps, sliding window, tow package, remote key entry, CD changer, Moonroof
Chris
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2001 F150 SuperCrew 4x4 XLT, 4.6L, Black, Front Captains Chairs, Medium Graphite cloth, 60/40 bench, 17" 10-spoke wheels, power seat, cab steps, sliding window, tow package, remote key entry, CD changer, Moonroof
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From: Woodstock, GA 30188
Black is a great color when it is clean, however, I have experienced major swirl problems. I was able to get all of them out but one and I think it is below the clearcoat. The dealer and factory rep. looked at it and said the door would need repainting. I think I will live with.
The hood and bed will also show more scratches because of the non-metal surface. Becareful and keep the truck clean and you should love it.
Tim
The hood and bed will also show more scratches because of the non-metal surface. Becareful and keep the truck clean and you should love it.
Tim
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From: Hugo,Mn
Gator,
A tip I picked up from the general care forum; Wash and dry with 100% cotton cloth baby diapers (walmart), don't let it air dry but keep it all wet until finished washing and then dry. Seems to work well. I wash it 1-2 times a week and it looks like the day I drove it off the lot.
A tip I picked up from the general care forum; Wash and dry with 100% cotton cloth baby diapers (walmart), don't let it air dry but keep it all wet until finished washing and then dry. Seems to work well. I wash it 1-2 times a week and it looks like the day I drove it off the lot.
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MiniCrew,
I have used the diapers in the past on my motorcycle and had great success with them, they are gentle enough not to swirl the black paint on my bike. But it's a much smaller surface and easier to work with. But as we know black is a pain. I'm just really psyched about the new truck!!!
Have you used a clay bar on the black, or anyone out there??
I was scared to use it on my bike for fear of scratch marks.
Chris
I have used the diapers in the past on my motorcycle and had great success with them, they are gentle enough not to swirl the black paint on my bike. But it's a much smaller surface and easier to work with. But as we know black is a pain. I'm just really psyched about the new truck!!!
Have you used a clay bar on the black, or anyone out there??
I was scared to use it on my bike for fear of scratch marks.
Chris
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From: Hugo,Mn
Gator,
This is my first black vehicle and I too love the look. So far no paint problems (have owned about a month) but it still is a pain to keep the just washed look. The way I look at it you just wash the truck more which is a good thing.
Enjoy the truck they are great!
Dave
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2001 SuperCrew XLT 4x4, 5.4L, 3.55L/S,
Rear Slider, Skid Plates, Keyless Entry,
Tow Package, Cab Steps, Black
This is my first black vehicle and I too love the look. So far no paint problems (have owned about a month) but it still is a pain to keep the just washed look. The way I look at it you just wash the truck more which is a good thing.
Enjoy the truck they are great!
Dave
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2001 SuperCrew XLT 4x4, 5.4L, 3.55L/S,
Rear Slider, Skid Plates, Keyless Entry,
Tow Package, Cab Steps, Black
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Go with black, yah it is a pain to keep clean but worth it.
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I love black, as long as its someone elses! I love seeing those guys with the black trucks coming into my car wash 4-5 times a week!!! keep em coming!
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2001 Supercrew, white/silver Lariat, gray leather capt. chairs, 5.4L, Expedition console,dark zebra wood dash, cobra hood, billet grill, Ford chrome tube steps, Line-X liner, Magnaflow cat-back dual exhaust w/stainless tips, k/n filter, http://hometown.aol.com/washyourcar/supercrew.html
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2001 Supercrew, white/silver Lariat, gray leather capt. chairs, 5.4L, Expedition console,dark zebra wood dash, cobra hood, billet grill, Ford chrome tube steps, Line-X liner, Magnaflow cat-back dual exhaust w/stainless tips, k/n filter, http://hometown.aol.com/washyourcar/supercrew.html
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Yeah, this is my first black one, and it is HIGH maintenance, but it looks sweet when clean - from everyone I have talked to, there is no way known to mankind to totally keep the swirlys off of black completely (or any other color for that matter!) Imean, mine had a couple of "spider web" looking spots on it from the dealership! That was the first wash/wax it ever had! A few other helpful hints though:
1. Amen to the cloth diapers - I personally have the yellow flannel cloths right now, but I will be getting diapers soon...but just keep the truck waxed often, then you can "blastoff" alot of the sand/dirt with a hose before having to touch it with a washrag
2. Always keep the cloth/sponge/rag/whatever during washing clean from sand/dirt as much as possible. This keeps you from rubbing the paint with "sandpaper" while washing (this also applies to waxing)
3. Zymol or 3M cleaner wax only - according to consumer Reports these have the best ability to "clean without scratching", but they don't last as long as other waxes...
4. Park the truck in the garage and build a glass case around it and vaccum seal it to get the dust out, then throw away the keys and go look at it everyday and remark to yourself "damn that truck looks good"
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2000 F150 4x4 Lariat
5.4L V8, ORP, Tow Pkg, Lthr Captain Chairs
Plain Black w/o trim color
Plenty of Mods soon....
1. Amen to the cloth diapers - I personally have the yellow flannel cloths right now, but I will be getting diapers soon...but just keep the truck waxed often, then you can "blastoff" alot of the sand/dirt with a hose before having to touch it with a washrag
2. Always keep the cloth/sponge/rag/whatever during washing clean from sand/dirt as much as possible. This keeps you from rubbing the paint with "sandpaper" while washing (this also applies to waxing)
3. Zymol or 3M cleaner wax only - according to consumer Reports these have the best ability to "clean without scratching", but they don't last as long as other waxes...
4. Park the truck in the garage and build a glass case around it and vaccum seal it to get the dust out, then throw away the keys and go look at it everyday and remark to yourself "damn that truck looks good"
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Finally Here!!!!!!
2000 F150 4x4 Lariat
5.4L V8, ORP, Tow Pkg, Lthr Captain Chairs
Plain Black w/o trim color
Plenty of Mods soon....