Hello all, new to the forum. Just picked up a new mustang and have a question about detailing. Going to replace all the chrome badges with black ones. So at some point the vehicle will have all badges removed. At this time I was planning on detailing and ceramic coating the vehicle. My question is, will it be ok to detail and CQuartz UK 3.0 with badges removed and then install the new badges after the CQuartz has cured? Also, how long would you consider it takes for the coating to cure? The vehicle will be in the garage and not sure if the cure time would increase as it would not be seeing the sun. Thanks
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Hey welcome. I have a 16 GT and replaced all the badges. I would not put badges on the coating as it is designed to ware. I would polish if you plan to, wipe down with paint prep or alcohol solution to give cleanest surface for double sided tape to adhere. Then coat over( badges too). If your going to black out the badges use the actual ford parts. Cheapest I found for side badges were from CJ pony. I couldn’t find official ford rear badge anywhere except ford so bought a ford “licensed” one from CJ’s. Started pealing.
Can’t really see badges but their on there.
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Agree. You want to apply badges, stripes, decals, etc to clean bare paint. Many mention this specifically in the application instructions to ensure the adhesive or tape adheres to the surface properly.
Coating over the badges isn't a big deal, just be sure not to get any runs or high spots in the small areas like between letters etc.
Coating over the badges isn't a big deal, just be sure not to get any runs or high spots in the small areas like between letters etc.
I have a client that tried to install one of those fastback Mustang rear and small side triangle window louvres after I had coated it with PBL glass coating. He kept complaining to the manufacturer that their tape was no good. They sent him 2 sets of replacement pieces before they refused to help him anymore. He then called me to ask about the windows and finally realized why the tape wouldn't stick. I had to polish the glass for him.
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Very nice!!Hey welcome. I have a 16 GT and replaced all the badges. I would not put badges on the coating as it is designed to ware. I would polish if you plan to, wipe down with paint prep or alcohol solution to give cleanest surface for double sided tape to adhere. Then coat over( badges too). If your going to black out the badges use the actual ford parts. Cheapest I found for side badges were from CJ pony. I couldn’t find official ford rear badge anywhere except ford so bought a ford “licensed” one from CJ’s. Started pealing.
Can’t really see badges but their on there.
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Yes as others have said, you need the bare surface for the adhesive to hold. First clean the areas where the badges will go with some rubbing alcohol wipes, then go to your local auto-parts store and pick up a package of adhesion promotion and apply it to where you plan on affixing the badges.
Wait for those to set before doing any polishing, etc.. What I normally do is tape off badges before polishing. The keeps all the dust and product from building inside the badge, and secondly gives me a "rule of thumb" when working around them with a tool.
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Wait for those to set before doing any polishing, etc.. What I normally do is tape off badges before polishing. The keeps all the dust and product from building inside the badge, and secondly gives me a "rule of thumb" when working around them with a tool.
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We like pictures of Mustangs! Here is what's currently in my stable.. (05 GT Convert & 16 Modded EB Premium)
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Hood ajar as it's on the charger.
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Yes as others have said, you need the bare surface for the adhesive to hold. First clean the areas where the badges will go with some rubbing alcohol wipes, then go to your local auto-parts store and pick up a package of adhesion promotion and apply it to where you plan on affixing the badges.
Wait for those to set before doing any polishing, etc.. What I normally do is tape off badges before polishing. The keeps all the dust and product from building inside the badge, and secondly gives me a "rule of thumb" when working around them with a tool.
Pictures please!!!!!!!!!
Here is what's currently in my stable.. (05 GT Convert & 16 Modded EB Premium)
What mods have you done to your EB?
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On the EB:
- Ford Performance ProCal Tune Ver 3.0
- Ford GT350 CAI
- Mishimoto Intercooler
- UPR Dual Valve Catch-Can
- Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust
- Suntk Ultra Full Frontal PPF
- Weather Tech Floor Liners
- MMD Splash Guards
Next/Very Soon: CVF Catted Down Pipe, Ford Performance Track Pack Handling Kit. CVF Charge Pipe Kit
And that should do it.... for a while...
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On the EB:
- Ford Performance ProCal Tune Ver 3.0
- Ford GT350 CAI
- Mishimoto Intercooler
- UPR Dual Valve Catch-Can
- Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust
- Suntk Ultra Full Frontal PPF
- Weather Tech Floor Liners
- MMD Splash Guards
Next/Very Soon: CVF Catted Down Pipe, Ford Performance Track Pack Handling Kit. CVF Charge Pipe Kit
And that should do it.... for a while...
Pics of splash guards?
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I was going to say the same thing!
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What do you use on the splash guards?
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Very nice looking cars everyone. Have some more questions. The more I read, the more lost I get, lol. Trying to get the new car prepped. So far I have washed and done the iron-x. Purchased the mother’s speed clay 2.0 and hoping to do that some time today. The next step is were I’m not sure what direction to go. I have the porter cable DA and have some white and green pads on hand. I also purchased some car pro essence but, I do have sonax pf as well. What would be the better polish to use and with what pad before applying the CQuartz? Also, if using essence I keep reading that some people say not to use eraser and just go straight the ceramic coat. Not sure what to do here. Any help would be great.