So what is the best way to make my white lettering white an clean looking again?
I hope it's not elbow grease.

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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 lift.

[This message has been edited by 19-SeventyFord (edited 06-03-2000).]

 

I struggled with that for 5 years with my Ranger. What a pain. When the F-150 came along, I made a trip to the tire store and had the tires flipped. Now, the blackwall sides are showing and no more problems

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[This message has been edited by selva1 (edited 06-03-2000).]

 

It's really easy. Take an electric palm sander with fine grit sandpaper (at least 200 or higher), and run it lightly over the letters. PRESTO, instant white again! Don't worry, the sander takes very little off other than the dirt and grime.

 

I use a product called Blech white and a small wire brush. Spray it on and let it soak for a second... Then brush with the wire brush (not hard... Just one or two qiuck passes) then hose it off. Shiny white.

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2000 F-150 Lariat S/C 4x4 ORP 5.4L Bright Red/gold

 

19-seventy Ford:

Pretty truck... Almost got that exact color. Went with the Bright Red over gold two tone. Hardest decision I've made in a while and still not sure I made the right one.

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2000 F-150 Lariat S/C 4x4 ORP 5.4L Bright Red/gold

 

Yes the Wesleys Blech White works well. A stiff plastic brush is really all you need tho'. Another trick is: Brillo or SOS soap pads.


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WMS Velocity tube
Gibson exhaust
Edelbrock IAS
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[This message has been edited by Jim Mc (edited 06-04-2000).]

 

I have found that Simple Green works the best. Just spray it on and use a little scrub brush. I don't claim to know too much but trust me on this one!

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1998 F150 XLT Ext. cab short box
5.4 liter, 3.55 gears, K&N Air Filter,Superchip
Silver, Matching Silver Bug Deflector,
Tinted Windows, Tonneau Cover
Alpine CD Player, Soundstream 6.5" Seperates, JL Audio Stealth Box
With 2 8W1's, Powered By a Soundsteam Reference 405

 

I can't believe you guys go to such great lengths to get those letters "bright white" again. Everytime I wash my truck I use a soft bristle brush with Comet. When I am done you need to wear sunglasses in order to look at my lettering Give it a try.

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1998 Silver Supercab Shortbed. 4.6L, tow package, K&N, Flowmaster exhaust, Billet grille

 

COMET is the way to go.

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1999 4.6 Extra Cab-Short Bed
Silver Clear Coat Metalic
K&N Airfilter
17 Inch 2000 Chrome 4X4 Wheels Wrapped in 275/60/17 ZR Yokahama AVS
White-Faced Luminescent Gauges
Flowmaster 3 inch Cat Back 40 Series Exhaust
3.5 Inch Polished Thermal Research Exhaust Tip
Clear Corner Lenses
Super White Headlight and Turn Signals
Trends Billet Antenna
Stull Billet Grill
e-mail SILVERFORDF150@AOL.COM

 

Yep, Comet!

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99 4x4 XLT supercab 5.4L Flareside, Deep Wedgewood Blue/Med. Graphite w/Captain Chairs, Pioneer DEP-4000, Tint, K&N, Bedliner, 3" Catback w/3 Chamber Flowmaster, Superchip, 285/75/16 BFG A/T on American Racing Python wheels, Stull Billet Grill, Clear Corner Lenses.

'00 Expedition XLT, Silver w/Dark graphite interior, 5.4L, Stull Billet Grill and some other stuff. All in all she'll stay stock. Ok, maybe a Flowmaster 50 series soon.

 

I agree w/ Jim Mc. . . SOS or Brillo Pads. Doesn't take much effort at all.

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2000 F-150 XLT Supercab Wedgewood Blue

• 2WD w/ 3.55 Limited Slip
• 4.6L w/ 5 speed manual
• 16" 5-Spoke Aluminum Wheels
• Keyless Entry
• Stereo w/ Single CD
• Sliding Rear Window
• HD Electrical and Cooling
• Medium Parchment Interior

 

SOS pads work the best.

 

Comet, and unfortunately elbow grease.

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