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Cleaning Guidelines To Make Your Used F-150 Appear Completely New Again


Topics:  Ford F-150

Cleaning Guidelines To Make Your Used F-150 Appear Completely New Again

Raia Anne Martin
November 20, 2012


Many people think that retaining the new look of a vehicle takes a fortune, but really, the secret is to regularly keep it clean; this is what many vehicle owners neglect to do. This relatively easy maintenance plan would definitely be beneficial in the long run, especially if you would one day consider to re-sell.

One of the truly famous and in-demand second-hand cars today is the used f-150. Men particularly like its size, powerful motor power, which allows for an easy and smooth ride in spite of the difficult surfaces it tackles, as well as all the unique technologically innovative features that can make the travel incredibly satisfying. However, for the reason that this vehicle can be taken anywhere, regardless of the unpleasant weather, it usually gets many "battle scars" that many owners do not bother to have them treated. So it's usually difficult to find a used one available for sale that has no marks, dents, or bad smell.

Should you wish to establish a "new" appeal in your used f-150, below are some simple maintenance and restoration guidelines that you could use to achieve this goal.

1. Soap and water are the perfect cleaning agents… but not for the truck that you like to "make new" again. Soap can eliminate the lustre of the paint in the same way that it can strip dampness off the skin. Preferably, utilize the cleaning agents manufactured particularly for car-washing and refer to the instructions for their usage.

2. Want to maintain those glass gleaming? Refrain from soaps with ammonia because this can remove the sparkle off the window which will then produce a very dull and "used" look.

3. Experts also suggest cleaning the car in the shade. Water can evaporate very quickly under the sun and can create ugly watermarks and suds-marks on the outside which aren't that simple to wash off.

4. Opt for only microfiber cloths for cleaning the outside so as not to remove the paint off. Use brush only for the tires.

5. If you find marks, have those "miracle" fillers immediately - they don't just restore the flawless gloss of the vehicle but they are also noted to prevent further damage, like corrosion.

6. Finally, make sure to completely clean the interior too; if you are using seat covers, wash them properly in the washing machine. Hoover the seats and flooring too to get rid of those particulates that add up to the damp smell inside the truck. Clean the dashboard with a cleaner, and it always helps to use a fresh-smelling disinfectant spray for that neat fresh smell.

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