A cheapskates interior refresh
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
A cheapskates interior refresh
So my new to me Excursion needed some interior love. The PO used it for hauling a food truck, and subsequently used the cargo area for food and supplies. As such, the rear carpet was soaked in cooking oil, to the point that the wells in the floor for attaching the third row seat, were filled with spilt cooking oil.
Here it is, smelling like deep fried turds.
so the first thing I did was pull the carpet out and use my handy, dandy pressure washer and a bottle of “Mean Green” cleaner and degreaser. It took 4 applications, deck brush scrubbing, rinses, and repeats for it to come clean.
once cleaned, I hung it out to dry in the sunlight for 4 days.
While that was drying, I used the same cleaner to scrub down the interior panels, and now exposed floor. I went through an entire roll of paper towels, soaking the oil from the wells.
I then reinstalled the carpet and freshly painted floor brackets, and rear trim panel.
Money spent so far:
$5.99 - 1 gallon of Mean green
$3.99 - 1 can dupli-color fast drying gloss black paint.
up next, the third row seat cleaning.......
Here it is, smelling like deep fried turds.
so the first thing I did was pull the carpet out and use my handy, dandy pressure washer and a bottle of “Mean Green” cleaner and degreaser. It took 4 applications, deck brush scrubbing, rinses, and repeats for it to come clean.
once cleaned, I hung it out to dry in the sunlight for 4 days.
While that was drying, I used the same cleaner to scrub down the interior panels, and now exposed floor. I went through an entire roll of paper towels, soaking the oil from the wells.
I then reinstalled the carpet and freshly painted floor brackets, and rear trim panel.
Money spent so far:
$5.99 - 1 gallon of Mean green
$3.99 - 1 can dupli-color fast drying gloss black paint.
up next, the third row seat cleaning.......
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Thanks.
yes it is. I’m not sure if that’s the way it was from the factory, or if someone replaced it at some point. But it looks factory to me.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
So when I bought it, the third row seat was not in it. The PO told me he had it, but he just never used it. After schedule conflicts for a couple of weeks I was able to meet up with him to pick up the seat.
it was gross.
he informed me then, that it had been under his patio for over a year. It was covered in mud, the rails were rusted, and when I opened the seat, all kinds of ants and creepy crawlies scattered in all directions.
so once again, out came the pressure washer and Mean a green!
the seat came cleaner than I thought it would, but was still stained from the neglect. I didn’t get a picture, but at some point a child...at least I hope it was a child...had written “Fart” on the seat. So before I tackled that, I worked on the rusted rails. I didn’t take before pictures, because I honestly wasn’t expecting good results. However I used a product by Rust Oleum that “turns” rust into black primer. Following the instructions, I removed loose rust with a wire brush and washed away the dust. Then sprayed the area with the product. I did 3 coats, 2 minutes between them, then let it sit overnight. The next morning I sprayed with the gloss black paint from before. I think the results were quite nice. You can see in the picture where the rust had gotten on the fabric and stained it.
Rustoleum rust fix product: $7.99
it was gross.
he informed me then, that it had been under his patio for over a year. It was covered in mud, the rails were rusted, and when I opened the seat, all kinds of ants and creepy crawlies scattered in all directions.
so once again, out came the pressure washer and Mean a green!
the seat came cleaner than I thought it would, but was still stained from the neglect. I didn’t get a picture, but at some point a child...at least I hope it was a child...had written “Fart” on the seat. So before I tackled that, I worked on the rusted rails. I didn’t take before pictures, because I honestly wasn’t expecting good results. However I used a product by Rust Oleum that “turns” rust into black primer. Following the instructions, I removed loose rust with a wire brush and washed away the dust. Then sprayed the area with the product. I did 3 coats, 2 minutes between them, then let it sit overnight. The next morning I sprayed with the gloss black paint from before. I think the results were quite nice. You can see in the picture where the rust had gotten on the fabric and stained it.
Rustoleum rust fix product: $7.99
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
To cover up the “fart”, and take care of the stains on the seat, I used Dupli-color vinyl and fabric dye in their “medium beige” color variant.
It dries darker, so that threw me off at first.
dry:
It dries darker, so that threw me off at first.
dry:
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,667
Likes: 182
Trending Topics
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 30,595
Likes: 1,236
From: N. IL
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Thanks. I have more to do, and I’m thinking of changing up the color a bit. Seems Ford went with a tan and grey, and I’m kicking around the idea of changing that grey to black.
Here is the third row seat installed.
i still need to remove the masking tape from the seat belt buckles, but wanted to get the seat out of the garage. Next up is the second row seats and console..
Here is the third row seat installed.
i still need to remove the masking tape from the seat belt buckles, but wanted to get the seat out of the garage. Next up is the second row seats and console..
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
I removed the seat covers from the second row, fully expecting rips and general nastiness like what I encountered in the third row area. I was surprised to find the seats in good shape. They need some cleaning, but no major work. I will be removing them, along with the front seats, center console, and carpet to deep clean the carpet, which looks like it’s in better shape than cargo area as well.
Now, I do have 1 rear air vent that is no longer attached to the ceiling. Does anyone have a recommendation of an adhesive for this task?
Now, I do have 1 rear air vent that is no longer attached to the ceiling. Does anyone have a recommendation of an adhesive for this task?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
munireusa
Excursion - King of SUVs
10
Nov 6, 2016 11:11 AM
MalcolmF
1947 and Older Ford Trucks
2
Jul 23, 2015 08:34 PM
BoomerPower
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Feb 3, 2005 05:47 PM