LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

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More than likely the last Show-N-Shine. They say if you're going to go out, go out big. For my money... This is big! I watched this car while it was in transit from Michigan to San Tan Ford in Gilbert AZ. I was dead set on this particular GT CA Special. The CA Special is a timeless edition to the stable of Ford. During 1964 1/2 - 1967, Californians made up 20% of all Mustang sales! To honor them and the dealerships, Ford released a CA special that was a little Shelby inspired.

1968 was the first CA Special and wasn't seen again until 2009. While the 68 version could get you a big block and extra ponies, today's versions gets you more of an appearance package on both the interior and the exterior. The interior features alcantara seat inserts, and door inserts with red stitching everywhere, along with embossed GT/CS on the seats. Outside brandishes 19" wheels (made special for the CA), the note worthy stripe, side vents, a unique spoiler & grill.

Now onto the stats:

Engine. 5.0L TI-VCT V8. Horsepower. 460 @ 7000 RPM. Torque. 420 @ 4600 RPM.
Mated to a 10 Speed Auto Transmission
1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec @ 118.8 mph
0-60 under 4 seconds



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Exterior: Due to some physical stuff going on, and being busy at work, this detail took the better part of almost two weeks. Working panel by panel and step by step over multiple days.

Engine: Wolgang Total Engine Cleaner, Mothers Brushes ---> CarPro DLUX on all plastics / Bead Maker on all metal
Wheels: Griot's Garage Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner, Wheel Woolies ----> GTechniq EXO on Wheels and barrels
Tires: Megs D143 and Mothers Tire Brush ---> Blackfire AIO Tire & Trim Protectant

McKee's Iron Remover
CarPro Rest Mixed with Megs Hyper Wash , Foam Bath, 2bm w/ Chenille Wash mitts
Clay --> Pinnacle Fine Poly Clay & Megs D114 for clay lube

3m Automotive Tape for taping off trim

1 step Correction: I think they took it through a car-wash, so the sides had some dealer installed swirls and scratches, where as the roof/hood/trunk seemed fine:
Rupes MKII / Rupes Green Pads (6) and Pinnacle Advanced Compound for Hood, Trunk & Roof
Rupes MKII / BOSS MF pads (6) / BOSS Fast Correcting Cream for Fenders, Doors and Quarter Panels
PC 7424XP w/ 4" LC CSC Orange Pads / BOSS Fast Correcting Cream ---> tight areas.

CarPro Erasure - Wipe Down

CarPro CQUK 3.0 on all sheet metal ---> TWO COATS!!!
CarPro DLUX on all trim and plastics, engine, cowl, etc..
GTechniq EXO on the black piano grill and rear black piano deck-lid panel.

Pinnacle Exhaust Tip Cleaner / Lake Country Exhaust Tip Scrubbers
CarPro DLUX on Exhaust Tips

Pinnacle Glass Cleaner w/ Water Repellant on all glass

Interior: I have not done anything with the interior yet, I just need some time to do that... but I plan on:
Clean my Weather Tech liners (for what good that will do in AZ...)
Metro Vac-N Blow...
Sonax Alcantara for inserts and seat inserts
McKeey's Fast Interior Cleaner for everything else
CarPro Leather Coating for the Leather
CarPro Fabrics Protection for everything else

Me and my sales guy John after the purchase:

The after glamor shots

 

[Sizzle Chest]

Paulie! Outstanding! Congrats on this special new ride. Super cool! Great work, looks great and should be a really fun ride! Impressive stats from the factory...

 

[TMQ]

Outstanding work as usual and write up too.

Tom

 

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Paulie! Outstanding! Congrats on this special new ride. Super cool! Great work, looks great and should be a really fun ride! Impressive stats from the factory...

Thanks Scott! It’s your fault, making me test drive a V8 Cat with teeth and claws!

Outstanding work as usual and write up too.

Tom

Thanks Tom!!!


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[DetailedByPrecision]

Congratulations. Worked on a black one. Sounds amazing and looks amazing!

 

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Our first mod today.. Diode Dynamics LED Clear Side Marker Lights.

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[Aaryn NZ]

Kabooom!!! rops:

Nice Paul nice!! Congratulations buddy, I’m super stoked for you.

I have no idea if we get the CS here in New Zealand, I’ll see what Ican find out. I like it mate, I dig the white too, I am a fan of white, especially when it’s done right.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us LSN Autodetail.


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

 

[WaxMaster1]

Paul, looks awesome, real head turner for sure!! From the write-up, it looks like you went right from the BOSS fast correcting cream and Pinnacle Advanced compound, straight to the CQUK? That's great, I've gone straight to an LSP from the BOSS FCC. I've never used the Pinnacle Advanced compound, but I'm guessing it finished out well too.
-Chris

 

[Eldorado2k]

Very enjoyable read. Great job!

I’ve got 1 question though... How in the heck did you get it onto the gravel on the side shoulder without getting any dust on any part of the car? This is equivalent to the Apollo Lunar Lander not getting any moon dust on its gold foil footpads. What gives?! Lol.

 

[SWETM]

And out you go with a big bang! Awesome work and write up and pictures Paul!

Knowing how much you like the Mustangs and got this beauty from new. You did a beutieful choice and made it looks so new LOL. A car you will enjoy the fullest from. Wish you all the well and your family!

/ Tony from Sweden

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Awesome!

 

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Very enjoyable read. Great job!

I’ve got 1 question though... How in the heck did you get it onto the gravel on the side shoulder without getting any dust on any part of the car? This is equivalent to the Apollo Lunar Lander not getting any moon dust on its gold foil footpads. What gives?! Lol.

Thanks Eldo! I have a secret, dirt is afraid of me... To be honest leave a car parked out in AZ for five minutes and there is what we call "Arizona Accent" all over the car. Luckily the coatings do a good job at keeping it at bay... to some extent.

So far, I've had one bird strike (splat) on the front right bumper, and one huge bird bomb on the roof... Then I was driving on a road that decided to not be a road any more for about 1/4 of a mile. I slowed down to about 5-7 mph, and folks were PO'd behind me. Oh well.. I feel bad for the bird that got hit, for the bird bomb, I take that as a sign of good luck.

And out you go with a big bang! Awesome work and write up and pictures Paul!

Knowing how much you like the Mustangs and got this beauty from new. You did a beutieful choice and made it looks so new LOL. A car you will enjoy the fullest from. Wish you all the well and your family!

/ Tony from Sweden

Thanks Tony, we're taking it on it's first long weekend road trip.

Paul, looks awesome, real head turner for sure!! From the write-up, it looks like you went right from the BOSS fast correcting cream and Pinnacle Advanced compound, straight to the CQUK? That's great, I've gone straight to an LSP from the BOSS FCC. I've never used the Pinnacle Advanced compound, but I'm guessing it finished out well too.
-Chris

Hi Chris, we did use CarPro Erasure. It's listed in the write-up above, but I understand it's an information overload. I should have just used BOSS FCC from the start, the PAC is Dat and it dusted a bit. None the less it came out great.

Awesome!

Thanks Justin!

 

[PaulMys]

Oh man, that car got lucky when you bought it, Pauly!! Lol

Holy crap, that thing is beautiful!!

Awesome job, as always my brother. Go have some fun in that Pony! rops:

 

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Kabooom!!! rops:

Nice Paul nice!! Congratulations buddy, I’m super stoked for you.

I have no idea if we get the CS here in New Zealand, I’ll see what Ican find out. I like it mate, I dig the white too, I am a fan of white, especially when it’s done right.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us LSN Autodetail.


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

Thank you Aaryn... we have to baby it for a while. Owners manual says 1000 miles. I'll probably not do any thing crazy even after brake in. I still have and baby my 05 GT. I usually like to wait until after the first oil change before I "get on it".... But the 3rd Gen 5.0 sounds amazing. My Ecoboost wasn't a bad car, I just have always been a v8 mustang guy. This makes Mustang #5 for me...

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Hey Paul! Congrats on the new car! Very nice ride. The dealer didnt waste an opportunity to cover the engine bay in slime.

You really showed your level of detail on the car. I see the clay bar was not too dirty. Now the white paint really shines after some of your TLC.

I noticed a couple of things in the garage. I see some EGO batteries in the back ground on the table. They make a rock mower now? LOLZ. I love their product line. I have the 21 self propelled mower and carbon shaft string trimmer. Want to pick up a blower soon. BTW, garage floor looks great.

Enjoy the new car and make the most out of life. Will keep an eye out and see you on the forum. rops:

 

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Finally completed the interior:

- Metro Vac & Blow
- Pinnacle Vinyl / Leather Cleaner
- CarPro DLUX on door sills
- CarPro Fabrics on cloth / faux sued seat inserts
- CarPro Leather Coating on Leather Seats, arm-rests & padded dash bits

I have Sonax Alcantara cleaner, but didn't feel the door inserts required it just now... Instead I whisked the alcantara with just a microfiber towel.

 

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I noticed a couple of things in the garage. I see some EGO batteries in the back ground on the table.

Hi Mike, the bats are for the EGO blower... What we dry the cars with

 

[Sizzle Chest]

That interior!!!! Looks great...love it! Nice work Paul!!