New car!

[P3 S197]

I finally went and bought the car I've wanted since i was 16!

2004 mach 1, azure blue with a 5 speed manual and the mach 1000 system

Getting her prepped for full paint correction and ceramic coating right now. Then its off to the bodyshop to repaint that fugly hood!

Anyways, i noticed the shaker hood scoop has faded a bit so im gonna hit it with some solution finish. I was wondering, would it be a good idea to apply a ceramic coating over solution finish?

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[mbkite]

Good looking car

 

[P3 S197]

Good looking car

Thank you!

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[camaro2ssblack]

I would strongly recommend you wait until the body shop work is complete before you correct and protect.

 

[The Guz]

To answer your question yes some have topped solution finish with CarPro DLUX. I would just use solution finish and then seal it with something like Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant. I didn't notice much of a performance difference with topping SF with DLUX or WETS.

I would strongly recommend you wait until the body shop work is complete before you correct and protect.

I am going to have to agree. The body shop will more than likely wipe the car down or wash it upon delivery and mess up the finish.

 

[Sizzle Chest]

Congrats! Love that color! Cool car! Looking forward to final pics!

And I mirror the above comments, unless you are taking the hood off and just delivering it to them...body shops tend to make a mess outta things.

 

[PaulMys]

Congrats! Love that color! Cool car! Looking forward to final pics!

And I mirror the above comments, unless you are taking the hood off and just delivering it to them...body shops tend to make a mess outta things.

^^What Scott said^^

And what a cool car. Congrats!!

 

[UncleDavy]

I love the color. Many happy and safe days of cruising my friend.

 

[P3 S197]

Hi all, thanks for the input! Sorry for the late response, i just spent the last 8 hours polishing glass (never again lol)

I'll probably pull the hood and have it sent to the bodyshop. It's pretty convenient actually as i work at a used car dealership and my boss owns 2 bodyshops!

So ontop of getting a phat discount, i also know the guy who does all the painting very well

Will post pictures when all is said and done!

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[TTQ B4U]

Hi all, thanks for the input! Sorry for the late response, i just spent the last 8 hours polishing glass (never again lol)

Agree. I keep a $0 deductible on comprehensive for a reason.

 

[Kamakaz1961]

Wow what a beautiful ride! That Fox Body looks awesome! Is it the 20th Anniversary Model? I believe that was the last model for the Mach 1. The new S550's do not have the Mach 1 yet! Great taste in rides too! I have been a Mustang Fanboy since I was 8. My 1st ride was a 68 Mustang. Dig the color. I hope you are going to match the color with the hood! Either way Keep on Rocking!

 

[Rsurfer]

How would they color match the hood without the fenders?

 

[LSNAutoDetailingLSNAutoDetailing is verified member.]

Wow what a beautiful ride! That Fox Body looks awesome!

Hey Kamakaz, that's actually a SN95 not a Fox.

I love the 04 Mach I. My neighbor had one, exact color. He did a lot of mods and by the time he was done it was no longer street legal... mainly for track.
That blue will clean up really nicely... I wouldn't worry about the shaker scoop, that will clean up nicely with some solution finish then top it with some DLUX or WETS, or the new Black Fire trim sealer when it comes out.

Congrats... Please let us know when the mods begin!

 

[DwightS]

SN95 is a slightly modified Fox platform. They didn’t go to the new platform until 2005 with the 5th generation. I’m an owner of a 1999 35th Anniversary Special Edition convertible in Performance Red (ES). Love the Fox Mustangs. I’ve owned a 89 GT, 89 LX 5.0 convertible a 92 LX 5.0 SSP a retired NC Highway Patrol car. I have been thinking about selling the 99 and finding a true “Fox” again. Maybe a SVO....


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[BudgetPlan1]

finding a true “Fox” again. Maybe a SVO....

Getting kinda hard to find, no? And decent ones are bringing a pretty good price.

Had a 1990 LX 5.0; loved polishing those exhaust pipes.

 

[Eldorado2k]

How would they color match the hood without the fenders?

I don’t think that’ll be a problem since they can simply take a look at the car before he takes the hood off.

But more importantly...

That blue will clean up really nicely...

What happens if they color match the hood, but then he polishes the paint and finds that it’s so dirty that it literally changes a shade or 2 once it’s cleaned up and no longer matches the freshly painted hood?

I know that’s probably a stupid question, but I’m just thinking out loud.

 

[LSNAutoDetailingLSNAutoDetailing is verified member.]

I don’t think that’ll be a problem since they can simply take a look at the car before he takes the hood off.

But more importantly...



What happens if they color match the hood, but then he polishes the paint and finds that it’s so dirty that it literally changes a shade or 2 once it’s cleaned up and no longer matches the freshly painted hood?

I know that’s probably a stupid question, but I’m just thinking out loud.

Being a 4 time mustang owner, the S197’s has an issue with the aluminum hood having a reaction to the steel hood frame. The whole hood has to be repainted.

One of my customers has a 2012 GT in Black. He had the above issue twice. Both times when they painted the hoods they did need to blend into the fenders.

So yes, a consult with the body shop should happen first.

With that said, I ordered prepaintd parts from America Muscle, a GT 500 spoiler and GT 500 chin spoiler and the paint match is perfect. Even my wife cannot tell the difference.

I think once the car is compounded and polished, that should hopefully restore the clear. Again, it all depends.


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[LSNAutoDetailingLSNAutoDetailing is verified member.]

Getting kinda hard to find, no? And decent ones are bringing a pretty good price.

Had a 1990 LX 5.0; loved polishing those exhaust pipes.

I got the 89 LX 5.0 because IMO it was nicer than the GT. The LX 5.0 was plain Jane, no ground effects, no plastic side rockers... And I think is LX 5.0 owners got an added bonus with those exhaust pipes!!! Little 0000 Steel Wool and some #7 and man o man! Plus I think it was a hair lighter than the GT.

My Mustangs through the years.

My first - Brand new in 89

My 2001 GT

My 2005 - The Garage Queen - Currently own

2016 EB - Still modding and having fun!

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[Rsurfer]

I don’t think that’ll be a problem since they can simply take a look at the car before he takes the hood off.


Are you kidding me? They can look at the car before removing the hood, then take off the hood and take it to the body shop to get painted and it will match the fenders at an acceptable level?

 

[Eldorado2k]

I don’t think that’ll be a problem since they can simply take a look at the car before he takes the hood off.


Are you kidding me? They can look at the car before removing the hood, then take off the hood and take it to the body shop to get painted and it will match the fenders at an acceptable level?

Hey tell it to OP.