Notices
2009 - 2014 F150 Discuss the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford F150
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Show and shine thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 26, 2015 | 07:06 AM
  #31  
Liam_Harrow's Avatar
Liam_Harrow
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Boston
All shined up the other day. What do you guys use to clean your rims? Right now I'm just using rags, but wondering if anything works better.
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2015 | 10:14 AM
  #32  
F150'94's Avatar
F150'94
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Central IL
Didn't even see this thread yesterday when I started mine to show off the freshly washed rides.

Great looking trucks all.

Here are a few picture after washing both of them yesterday, along with the wife's Malibu(not pictured), no waxing though.









 
Reply
Old May 26, 2015 | 08:39 PM
  #33  
paredneck33's Avatar
paredneck33
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,534
Likes: 85
From: penn twp.
Club FTE Gold Member
I used Bimbo's Extreme chrome wheel cleaner and terry cloth hand towel. I just sprayed the wheel cleaner on the wheels while they were dry. Let them soak a few minutes then wiped them down with the towel soaked with the car wash water. I used Wesley's bleach white on the tires since you couldn't even tell they were raised white letter tires. Oh and I used a wet brush on the tires as well. I also have Bimbo's Extreme metal polish and sealer for all the chrome parts. Just didn't get that far this past weekend. However I plan to do that after I get back from vacation.
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2015 | 09:23 PM
  #34  
F150'94's Avatar
F150'94
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Central IL
I have used Magic Erasers the last couple times on my 2011. I had a buddy tell me it worked well for him so I tried it.
 
Reply
Old May 27, 2015 | 09:48 AM
  #35  
Liam_Harrow's Avatar
Liam_Harrow
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Boston
Originally Posted by paredneck33
I used Bimbo's Extreme chrome wheel cleaner and terry cloth hand towel. I just sprayed the wheel cleaner on the wheels while they were dry. Let them soak a few minutes then wiped them down with the towel soaked with the car wash water. I used Wesley's bleach white on the tires since you couldn't even tell they were raised white letter tires. Oh and I used a wet brush on the tires as well. I also have Bimbo's Extreme metal polish and sealer for all the chrome parts. Just didn't get that far this past weekend. However I plan to do that after I get back from vacation.
Thanks for the reply! I've been looking for something to clean the wheels of break dust. The chrome rims look awesome when they're nice and shiny, but it's hard to get them perfect with just rags.
 
Reply
Old May 27, 2015 | 06:18 PM
  #36  
paredneck33's Avatar
paredneck33
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,534
Likes: 85
From: penn twp.
Club FTE Gold Member
You're welcome. Unless you can find a local vendor for that product line you'll have to order it. Their phone number is 1-800-349-5191. That is if you want to give it try. Their wheel cleaner even has a nice cherry scent as well.
 
Reply
Old May 27, 2015 | 07:43 PM
  #37  
NASSTY's Avatar
NASSTY
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,474
Likes: 24
From: ME
Gave her a bath yesterday. Looks kind of incomplete because I didn't shine the tires. Last week when I shined them it slung tire shine all down the sides of the truck.






 
Reply
Old May 27, 2015 | 09:14 PM
  #38  
paredneck33's Avatar
paredneck33
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,534
Likes: 85
From: penn twp.
Club FTE Gold Member
Now that ^^^^is one nasssty truck. Sorry NASSTY I couldn't resist.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

 Brett Foote
story-2

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-7

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 28, 2015 | 02:14 AM
  #39  
NASSTY's Avatar
NASSTY
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,474
Likes: 24
From: ME
Originally Posted by paredneck33
Now that ^^^^is one nasssty truck. Sorry NASSTY I couldn't resist.
Thank You
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 10:59 PM
  #40  
PinMd's Avatar
PinMd
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 106
Likes: 0



Shined up and decked out for her first beach trip. Love this rig so far. It got about 15.8mpg configured and loaded this way, dropped to around 8mpg on tbe sand. My '05 handled the sand a little easier. Got some bugs to work out yet on this one.
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 11:08 PM
  #41  
AZDesertRat's Avatar
AZDesertRat
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 137
Likes: 1
From: Phoenix USA
First wax job for my 2014. I spent Saturday morning going to the car wash, going over it with a clay bar then waxing it with Meguiars.














 
Reply
Old May 31, 2015 | 11:34 PM
  #42  
CuNmUdF250's Avatar
CuNmUdF250
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,043
Likes: 4
Looking good guys......I'm off work tomorrow so hopefully I can get a truck wash in between some errand running
 
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2015 | 12:05 AM
  #43  
AlaskanEx's Avatar
AlaskanEx
Bleed Ford Blue
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,578
Likes: 157
From: Anchorage Alaska
Club FTE Silver Member

mine is still clean, but its supposed to rain so that will change soon!
 
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2015 | 05:49 AM
  #44  
Liam_Harrow's Avatar
Liam_Harrow
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Boston
Originally Posted by AlaskanEx
mine is still clean, but its supposed to rain so that will change soon!
I was going to wash my truck on Saturday, but I'm glad I didn't because it's been raining here for the past couple days. About two inches of rain!
 

Last edited by Liam_Harrow; Jun 2, 2015 at 05:51 AM. Reason: Spelling
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2015 | 02:56 PM
  #45  
96grimreaper's Avatar
96grimreaper
Tuned
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 340
Likes: 40
Had the truck for a little over and month and finally got a chance to do an exterior detail. Clay, Meguires M205, Collinite 845, and topped with Natty's blue paste. I let the C845 cure over night before laying down the wax. All applied with a Flex buffer. Unfortunately there was plenty of sun but few clouds for hood hood reflection shots.





only reflection shot I took.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:44 PM.

story-0
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

Slideshow: 10 ways Ford is losing to the competition

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 09:52:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

Some great targets in today's expensive world.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 09:35:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-4
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-6
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE