CQ UK - 06 Mustang GT

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Fantastic work on your black Stang James! That beads up water like crazy!

Let us know when you apply Synergy.

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Thank you for asking about my son. He is doing well now!

 

[Just02896]

Thank you! By the way, how's your son doing?



Too much work to do that although a 5.0 crate motor would be bad ass! I meant upgrading to a 2014 Mustang GT. Right of the top, if I install the Ford Racing Whipple, I might as well upgrade the clutch. With the Ford tune, stock internals are safe. I just don't know how long the tranny would last with my spirited driving lol. The ideal situation would be to also upgrade to a Tremec 6speed.

The domino effect will getcha every time when it comes to performance mods! I had a 93 black on black notchback that I spent well over $20K on. Vortec supercharger, Tremec 3550, injectors, dual Holley pumps, rear end, autocross suspension, etc. Its an addiction!

 

[281]

Fantastic work on your black Stang James! That beads up water like crazy!

Let us know when you apply Synergy.

Thanks Mike! Yeah I can't wait to try Synergy. Also have a another trick up my sleeve that I'll share when Synergy goes on :dblthumb2:

Thank you for asking about my son. He is doing well now!

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The domino effect will getcha every time when it comes to performance mods! I had a 93 black on black notchback that I spent well over $20K on. Vortec supercharger, Tremec 3550, injectors, dual Holley pumps, rear end, autocross suspension, etc. Its an addiction!

I love the 93 notch - total sleeperrr when done right - wow yours must have been such a blast to drive!

 

[zmcgovern45]

Looks great!

Some comments on using Reflect... it is often the polish that can be somewhat finicky, not the paint, in many cases. I have spent quite a while learning how to use reflect, and with some great advice from Corey and others who use it successfully, I've pretty much got it down on most paints.

First thing to note is that you use very little product. I do not prime my pad, and I only use 5-6 small dots of product on my initial pass, and 2-3 small dots thereafter. Reflect seems to like firmer pads, so it would make sense that you were having some issues with the softer pads you mentioned. I typically start with speed 4-5 on the Rupes LHR21, make 2 passes with 'solid' pressure... not heavy pressure, but firm... then reduce the speed and make 1-2 more passes with very little pressure. The product should start to disappear by the 3rd or 4th pass... that is my indication that it has been broken down.

The product is "different" than most other polishes I have used, but the results are great when you get it figured out.

 

[281]

Looks great!

Some comments on using Reflect... it is often the polish that can be somewhat finicky, not the paint, in many cases. I have spent quite a while learning how to use reflect, and with some great advice from Corey and others who use it successfully, I've pretty much got it down on most paints.

First thing to note is that you use very little product. I do not prime my pad, and I only use 5-6 small dots of product on my initial pass, and 2-3 small dots thereafter. Reflect seems to like firmer pads, so it would make sense that you were having some issues with the softer pads you mentioned. I typically start with speed 4-5 on the Rupes LHR21, make 2 passes with 'solid' pressure... not heavy pressure, but firm... then reduce the speed and make 1-2 more passes with very little pressure. The product should start to disappear by the 3rd or 4th pass... that is my indication that it has been broken down.

The product is "different" than most other polishes I have used, but the results are great when you get it figured out.

edit: Thanks Zach! I'll try that technique next time. Which pads are you using?

 

[zmcgovern45]

edit: Thanks Zach! I'll try that technique next time. Which pads are you using?

I like the Rupes yellow pad... I know the Blue Buff N Shine pad is also a popular choice with Reflect.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

edit: Thanks Zach! I'll try that technique next time. Which pads are you using?

Not to take anything away from Reflect, but try HD Polish. You'll eliminate all that "technique" involved and get great results.

 

[silverfox]

I'll second the HD polish....I liked reflect, but love HD polish.

 

[KMG]

Nice work man! You should like my current project

2006 Stage 3 Roush. Doing a dual-stage paint correction on it followed up the Americoat.

 

[281]

Not to take anything away from Reflect, but try HD Polish. You'll eliminate all that "technique" involved and get great results.

I'll second the HD polish....I liked reflect, but love HD polish.

Ok you've both convinced me. What pads are you guys using?

Nice work man! You should like my current project

2006 Stage 3 Roush. Doing a dual-stage paint correction on it followed up the Americoat.

Thank you! I love it, Vista Blue is one of my favorites colors!

 

[DaveT435]

Thanks Dave! Imo, I do find it better. PBL was on my paint for 6 months and it was great. UK took it up another notch. Even after a week of pollen, which has been off the hook, its still glossy!

The gloss, beading, and sheeting looks similar to EXO.

 

[Just02896]

Thanks Mike! Yeah I can't wait to try Synergy. Also have a another trick up my sleeve that I'll share when Synergy goes on :dblthumb2:



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I love the 93 notch - total sleeperrr when done right - wow yours must have been such a blast to drive!

Yea, was a fun car for a short fast ride! The droning from the exhaust on highways have me a headache every time though! Lol!

 

[281]

Yea, was a fun car for a short fast ride! The droning from the exhaust on highways have me a headache every time though! Lol!

Love it with the chrome ponys! Just think 16s were big back in the day...

 

[Just02896]

Love it with the chrome ponys! Just think 16s were big back in the day...

I know, right! Lol! Please excuse the hood pins! I hated very much to drill into my fiberglass hood but had a hood latch fail a few years prior on another mustang I owned, on the highway at 90mph! Scariest thing ever!

 

[281]

I know, right! Lol! Please excuse the hood pins! I hated very much to drill into my fiberglass hood but had a hood latch fail a few years prior on another mustang I owned, on the highway at 90mph! Scariest thing ever!

I'm not a huge of hood pins either. I like the Cobra R hood that has a 3" cowl. So even using the stock parts still not safe on a fiberglass hood? I didn't even consider having to do paint correction...

 

[Just02896]

I'm not a huge of hood pins either. I like the Cobra R hood that has a 3" cowl. So even using the stock parts still not safe on a fiberglass hood? I didn't even consider having to do paint correction...

I would think the newer mustangs would be fine w/o pins since they probably have a much better hood latching system than the older ones. With newer car engines running hotter for emissions purposes, I would highly recommend a forced cold air induction hood if you plan on supercharging!

 

[281]

I would think the newer mustangs would be fine w/o pins since they probably have a much better hood latching system than the older ones. With newer car engines running hotter for emissions purposes, I would highly recommend a forced cold air induction hood if you plan on supercharging!

Ok, I better do some more research...

 

[GreatAvalon]

James!!! Looks fantastic! All the work was definitely worth the results...wow. Glad you were able to make the adjustments required to achieve that final product. I owe you a huge thanks as well! I was happy we were able to talk through some problems as they occurred when I was applying UK. That was a huge part of my successful application of UK. I'm also glad we were able to compare notes and sort of formulate the ideal technique of application. I'm looking forward to the updates!

 

[281]

James!!! Looks fantastic! All the work was definitely worth the results...wow. Glad you were able to make the adjustments required to achieve that final product. I owe you a huge thanks as well! I was happy we were able to talk through some problems as they occurred when I was applying UK. That was a huge part of my successful application of UK. I'm also glad we were able to compare notes and sort of formulate the ideal technique of application. I'm looking forward to the updates!

Thanks Matt! I'll give it another 2 weeks then apply Synergy rops: