Mustang GT Before/After

TxRado · Sep 28th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to share the latest work I've done on my girlfriend's Mustang GT. Unfortunately it hasn't been taken care of properly so it needed some TLC.

GASP!

From Detailed

Fried bird droppings anybody?

From Detailed

And just a quick shot of my 350z getting some love, she was getting jealous of all the attention I was giving to the Mustang.

From Detailed

Products Used:

Deep Crystal
G110
M80
Cleaner Wax

TxRado · Sep 28th, 2008, 10:49 PM

Oh and one quick question.

I scrubbed the convertible top for a good 20 minutes with deep crystal car wash and a soft brush to no avail. What kind of product do you suggest with the top? Even after scrubbing it, the darn thing looked dirty.

Mark Kleis · Sep 28th, 2008, 10:57 PM

Looks like you did a great job on that engine bay- Hyper Dressing?

As for the top, Meguiar's Marine line has a cleaner just for canvas, as well as a separate marine line canvas sealant. I haven't used the cleaner yet, but the sealant sure worked great and made the top bead water.

You will likely need to order them online through Meguiar's direct (Found on the homepage of MOL), or from other online vendors. I'm sure a few people will chime in with some great online retailers to get your Meguiar's products cheap!

Mark

TxRado · Sep 28th, 2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Kleis

Looks like you did a great job on that engine bay- Hyper Dressing?

Its actually a product I got from a detailing company I worked for years ago. They had a contract with PRO and the product is:

S-94
WET LOOK^™ DRESSING

http://www.prowax.com/dress_solvent.shtml

Mark Kleis · Sep 28th, 2008, 11:11 PM

Ahh...I see. I thought you either used a really low dilution ratio of Hyper Dressing- or something else.

Hyper Dressing gives an insane shine at even moderate ratios...that stuff makes engines look unbelievable.

J. A. Michaels · Sep 29th, 2008, 03:00 AM

The gt looks great. Way to go.

yalerd · Sep 29th, 2008, 05:29 AM

Very nice job on the Mustang! Looks much better.
As for the top, you can use the Marine Line Canvas Cleaner, seen some pictures here with great results

audionutmike · Sep 29th, 2008, 06:49 AM

Good work on the GT. You could try APC+ (I've had great results with 10 to 1 mix, if it's REALLY dirty, you could go with 4 to 1)

Again, good job!

03mach1 · Sep 29th, 2008, 07:16 AM

Nice work on the Mustang. The engine bay looks better than new.

Sal329 · Sep 29th, 2008, 08:31 AM

The GT looks great, GF has a great choice in cars
For the conv top you can look into Ragg Topp and 303 both make kits

Sep 28th, 2008, 10:49 PM	#2
TxRado Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 229 Rep Power: 4	Re: Mustang GT Before/After Oh and one quick question. I scrubbed the convertible top for a good 20 minutes with deep crystal car wash and a soft brush to no avail. What kind of product do you suggest with the top? Even after scrubbing it, the darn thing looked dirty. __________________ http://picasaweb.google.com/Eric.Blankenship

Sep 28th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#3
Mark Kleis Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 123	Re: Mustang GT Before/After Looks like you did a great job on that engine bay- Hyper Dressing? As for the top, Meguiar's Marine line has a cleaner just for canvas, as well as a separate marine line canvas sealant. I haven't used the cleaner yet, but the sealant sure worked great and made the top bead water. You will likely need to order them online through Meguiar's direct (Found on the homepage of MOL), or from other online vendors. I'm sure a few people will chime in with some great online retailers to get your Meguiar's products cheap! Mark __________________ I'm here to help: keep MOL family friendly, keep everything running smoothly, keep the forum organized, and above all...to keep everyone happy. PM or e-mail me should you feel there is something I can do to help deliver any of those things. -Mark Kleis, Lumadar@gmail.com Follow me at www.MarkKleis.com or my automotive journalism at LeftLaneNews.com My ride: 2006 Ford Focus ZX3, 5 Speed, Bright Red, Roush+SVT exterior conversion, Saleen suspension/lowering kit, OZ Racing 17s, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, Borla SS Exhaust, Custom Intake, Custom fiberglass doors, Suede Interior, Color Matched Red Ford ovals, Jl 1000/1, JL 450/4, (2) DIYMA 12s, Dayton/SEAS speakers/tweeters, Alpine IVA-W200 LCD, Alpine PXA-H701, Alpine TUA-T500HD

Sep 28th, 2008, 11:11 PM	#5
Mark Kleis Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 123	Re: Mustang GT Before/After Ahh...I see. I thought you either used a really low dilution ratio of Hyper Dressing- or something else. Hyper Dressing gives an insane shine at even moderate ratios...that stuff makes engines look unbelievable. __________________ I'm here to help: keep MOL family friendly, keep everything running smoothly, keep the forum organized, and above all...to keep everyone happy. PM or e-mail me should you feel there is something I can do to help deliver any of those things. -Mark Kleis, Lumadar@gmail.com Follow me at www.MarkKleis.com or my automotive journalism at LeftLaneNews.com My ride: 2006 Ford Focus ZX3, 5 Speed, Bright Red, Roush+SVT exterior conversion, Saleen suspension/lowering kit, OZ Racing 17s, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, Borla SS Exhaust, Custom Intake, Custom fiberglass doors, Suede Interior, Color Matched Red Ford ovals, Jl 1000/1, JL 450/4, (2) DIYMA 12s, Dayton/SEAS speakers/tweeters, Alpine IVA-W200 LCD, Alpine PXA-H701, Alpine TUA-T500HD

Sep 29th, 2008, 03:00 AM	#6
J. A. Michaels aka: 23jam Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,227 Rep Power: 480	Re: Mustang GT Before/After The gt looks great. Way to go. __________________ quality creates its own demand

Sep 29th, 2008, 05:29 AM	#7
yalerd Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Posts: 4,148 Rep Power: 107	Re: Mustang GT Before/After Very nice job on the Mustang! Looks much better. As for the top, you can use the Marine Line Canvas Cleaner, seen some pictures here with great results __________________ Francis Marranzini

Sep 29th, 2008, 06:49 AM	#8
audionutmike Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 306 Rep Power: 8	Re: Mustang GT Before/After Good work on the GT. You could try APC+ (I've had great results with 10 to 1 mix, if it's REALLY dirty, you could go with 4 to 1) Again, good job! __________________ *The power of the flex compells you!!!*

Sep 29th, 2008, 07:16 AM	#9
03mach1 SHAKEN Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nor Cal Age: 19 Posts: 1,311 Rep Power: 16	Re: Mustang GT Before/After Nice work on the Mustang. The engine bay looks better than new. __________________ Alex 2003 Mustang Mach 1 5SPD - 1 0f 1611 produced in black in 2003 1962 Ford Thunderbird 390CI 1983 VW Rabbit GTI 5spd the daily driver

Sep 29th, 2008, 08:31 AM	#10
Sal329 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,278 Rep Power: 16	Re: Mustang GT Before/After The GT looks great, GF has a great choice in cars For the conv top you can look into Ragg Topp and 303 both make kits

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