Detailing A ‘89 BRICK NOSE Ford F150 - Single Stage Paint Issues & More!

[@skykingusa]

Great video! I didn't even know about single-stage paint. Thanks!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Happy to help!

[@BXGreen_DrivewayDetails]

I’ve never dealt with single stage. I really learned a lot in this one. Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

Great job Chelsea!

[@kristofferpence]

Incredible video as always.

[@trapcracker]

I really appreciate that you always include the wash and decon process even when the video is focused on polishing/coating/interior. It’s the most satisfying part of the process to me.

[@victoryensured7137]

Chels that truck is from an era when I loved your country the most.. The movies, the music - overall culture - that was it, everything from the US of A was the bomb. It made me (as a very little kid) yearn to understand it more and (as a kid would) watch Cartoon Network (one of few channels we had here in Poland on satellite TV) non stop and somehow learn English. I never got any lessons, in school I had different language class (German, French) yet from when I can remember I speak English, I guess I learned from just listening to it.Just wanted to share. Amazing car; I love it more than the new Raptors (although they are cool too, in a way..) and I really like your longer vids!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

That truck is from an era that most of us loved the US of A I think that’s why so many of us are sentimental to that era. Thanks for watching and for sharing 😊

[@tonyjirik2145]

Looks amazing Chelsea! Very thorough instruction. I love preservation over restoration. The end result is so much more satisfying on a 30+ year old vehicle 👍

[@60trickpa]

Absolutely amazing. What a great video and so much info shared. Thank you Chelsea

[@bigo573]

Thank you Chelsea for another great video. I look forward to your videos because I can always learn something new, you take the time to explain and teach. Once again thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. 💯💪

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thank you so much!

[@mag1vl]

Hello Chelsea from Australia 🙃 It's been a while since commenting on your site but I must say no wonder the owner was happy with the results because you did a great job on the 89 Ford F150 it looks great..

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thank you!

[@TheBizcuit0426]

When I hear those windchimes, all I can think of is the Twister movie at her Aunt house. That movie has forever scarred me of windchimes 😆 lol

[@dustin3700]

I love using meguires red soft spot cutting pad in single stage when doing 1 steps. Vary durable pad and has never disappointed me and never failed to cut or finish out. They have 2 versions as well a thin and thick version.

[@charlesmitchell9647]

Another surprising finish Chelsea I could tell on this truck you amazed yourself lol..... I got to learn more about paint and how to beware of what you (me) try to do. Thank you so much for what you do for us DIYers.

[@Bruces-Garage]

Wow. Great information on some of the complexity associated with single stage paint.

[@DetailsNMe]

If you ever did trainings on paint correction and ceramic coatings…I would totally attend!!! You are so knowledgeable..and the way you articulate each step and process makes the learning effortless…great video!!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thanks Kristi!

[@Pack-zi1gt]

Same!!

[@kimnewling5728]

That was interesting. I've done 2 single stage polishes, and both times was nervous. The oxidation both times was nasty. But both had gobs paint. Lucky that way. Brian at Apex put an acrylic polish down first so the ceramic didn't soak into the single stage so much and gave the coating a smoother appearance. Thats what I'm trying next time. The truck looked super nice Chelsea.

[@tucksmith8300]

Looks really good Chelsea

[@dougmasters3875]

I used Invisible Glass Glass Stripper with a rayon pad on my 2002 F250 and 1973 240Z. On the F250 it slaugheted the water spots, and probably 75-80% on the 240Z but took a couple of passes. It dries up quickly, so I kept a spray bottle of distilled water handy.

[@404notfound.....]

Very good video Chelsea!! Well done!! ✅️

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thank you!! 😁

[@davestewart9146]

Love the older vehicles, nicely done Chelsea 👍😁❤️

[@darrallmeharg6912]

Great video Chelsea. the old ford looks unbelieve.

[@TheGodofSEO]

Damn that Motorplast. Wow 😳😳

[@ddautodetailing]

Looks fantastic! Great job.

[@thesamsquatch5224]

Fantastic work Chelsea!!!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thank you!!

[@Bill-Dalton]

Very nice.

[@FineDetailingAZ]

Great video Chelsea, and cool truck!

[@detailground]

Awesome job!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thanks!

[@jaydeez1021]

That truck looked fantastic! I was wondering what you used to clean/protect the vinyl bed cover. Great job as always. I love your passion for doing great work.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

@@jaydeez1021 the previous owner it looks like they actually applied Cerakote wipes to it. There was a clear coat all over all of the trim and the tanneu bed cover. It’s the first I’ve ever seen it and it did not come off even if polished. It definitely was shiny, but I can’t claim the credit for the truck bed cover

[@davidruggles996]

Aww yeah. That 460 cubic inch chonk! Fill up the oil and check the gas. 9mpg pulling 4 horses or driving to the grocery store. ❤

[@skipgumphrey9579]

460 big block wasn’t available in the F150 in 1989. You had to move to the F250 or F350 to get it. The 150 was available with the 300 straight six, the 302 Windsor, or the 351 Windsor small block V8. The 250 and 350 were available with the 351, the 460, or the 7.3 diesel. Hope this helps :)

[@mak2382]

Hey Chelsea, great video!! Have you used DIY metal coating on anything else and what are your thoughts on it ? Also what coating or coatings have given you the most longevity from your experience?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I haven’t because it’s rare for me to have polished aluminum wheels as typically most wheels are clear coated and you can use normal coatings on them or wheel coatings so this was my first time working with the metal coating. I could have used a normal coating but parts of the clear on the tailgate had failed and I figured this would bond better than a normal ceramic coating.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

The most longevity- at this moment the Ethos Graphene coating lasted 3 yrs for me before it started to show signs of failure and that’s because I tested it on my own car. A lot of my customers who I have coated their cars haven’t returned to it’s hard to say but I’ve seen 2+ yrs from Mckees 37 Graphene to date and it looks great

[@limoman4125]

I own a 88 f250!! Solid trusck but no clear on the paintv that is left and int no were as clean as this but 3 speed straight 6 good truck!!

[@INTIREMOBILETIRESHOP]

Have you ever done a correction on a cheap Maaco paint job?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Yes solvent pop, orange peel, fish eyes and all. Typically those can handle a gloss enhancement well but I don’t chase the defects

[@michaelrayborn2837]

👍👍

[@monkeyman6847]

Could you please tell me the make, model and where you bought your paint gauge,thanks.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

@@monkeyman6847 bit.ly/45sVsIB

[@0togtr811]

By ringing out your polishing pads, would it damage it in the long run?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

No as long as you’re note wringing down in them super tight and a ton. I do it maybe two loose twists and then air dry. If nervous you can spin them dry on the polisher but I’ve never had a problem

[@laautodetails]

Sweeeeeet.🎉

[@mariosantiago8931]

❤❤❤

[@Shu407X]

Would that process for ceramic on single stage paint apply to other brand coatings as well? Wipe on and immediately wipe off.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Most yes

[@TJ-qz6hr]

Brick nose Ford? Big block Ford? I’m in!!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Blonde moment. Meant to say brick nose. It’s not a big block 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@TJ-qz6hr]

@@attention2detailswchelsea That’s cool, I’m still gonna watch.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First and ready

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

I was actually first before rico but didn't comment because i don't like being "that" person.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@ilikechickensausages2075 awww😜😜😜

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

@@1stfrompuertorico568 Yeah i know 😚😚😚

[@Macsleuth]

Awesome job!