2 parter...

bluestang41505 · February 26th, 2010, 03:31 PM

I have two questions here...
I just recently wet sanded my headlights and third break light. I took my stock wing off to make it easier to do the taillight.
Question 1 what do y'all think of the wing off?

ON...

OFF..

Question 2.

When I took the wing off it left "gunk", which i wiped off. (I have read every thread I can on this but there to old so no pics or there not exactly what's wrong with mine). First off there is water in the wing, I can hear it sloshing around..problem one. Problem 2 the paint is gross....

2nd pic is way worse. I tried wet sanding but got know where. All those little bumps. I can't tell if its some form of overspray or the paint is coming up... So my question is what is the best way to get the oval rings and bubbles out that I can do myself? I have touch up paint, polishing compound, 2000 grit sand paper, wax, etc to work with. (i know this has been asked before but i havn't seen it this bad)

Also I put the wing back on cuz im not driving around with the paint like that

( I get the hole plug the hole thing so i'm not asking bout that)

davisac · February 26th, 2010, 03:58 PM

I like it off looks a little more unique not like every other 01-04 out there.

part 2 I have the same problem so interested to hear this....

mcqueen · February 26th, 2010, 04:21 PM

I like the wing off but I don't. With it off it gives it a Bullitt sort of feel but then I also think it feels incomplete.

sudbury33 · February 26th, 2010, 05:04 PM

My paint is worse that that around my wing. I have a black car and the paint is white with rust in it....

Also, Modded mustangs and fast fords did an article in june of 09 about wetsanding and polishing the paint back if it left orange peel. I think that could be easily fixed for under 15 bucks (if you already have a rotary buffer)

PonyBoy02 · February 26th, 2010, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by davisac

I like it off looks a little more unique not like every other 01-04 out there.

part 2 I have the same problem so interested to hear this....

Same. Every 99-04 has a wing or a spoiler. And I have those same ugly bubbles and marks that won't go away...

Lefty · February 26th, 2010, 05:41 PM

Keep the wing on. And #2, try some claybar.

bluestang41505 · February 26th, 2010, 11:49 PM

True, true... Thanks for the input! I just wanna get that paint fixed before I decide what to do. I'll probably tape off the surrounding area and take some rubbing compound to it and take it from there, not much else I can do.

mustanginky · February 27th, 2010, 12:23 AM

that "gunk" came off my wing when i PC'd my trunk with a small pad and some poorboys polish.

travis_afx · February 27th, 2010, 01:22 AM

I cant decide anymore if I like the wing on or off. They both look good to me.

As for the marks left by the spoiler, should come off with some claybar and polishing. Might need to use an aggressive compound if the claybar and normal compond wont get it off. You might consider getting a RED clay magic claybar. It is a more aggressive clay than normal. You will have to buff after using the red claybar. Im suprised the wet sanding did nothing. Where you using some a block or pad of some sort, or was it just the paper in your hand? Sometimes it is alot easier to sand something like that off if you use a block.

The bubbles, im at a loss without seeing them in person. Ive never seen anything like that on a SMC part. It is definitely something under the basecoat because they are blue. So if you sand them down whatever is "inside" that bump will determine the color of the spot when your done. So say if those are black dirt specs and you sand them down, you will have a bunch of smooth black circles in your paint. Has your decklid ever been repaired or repainted. It just doesnt look like something from the factory.

PonyBoy02 · February 27th, 2010, 09:09 AM

Is that True Blue? With the wing removed, your wheels and brushed gas cap make it look like an 01 BULLITT.

bluestang41505 · February 27th, 2010, 11:39 AM

Yup its true blue, if it looks like a bullitt im down with that

. No its never been painted besides from the factory. I did the wet sand with my hand and 2000 grit paper, i didn't want to put it on the drill, but since it didn't even work on the oval stains, I deff need something stronger. I did try some polishing with scratch remover on the drill and that did nothing either. I'm going to try again today if it doesn't rain.

February 26th, 2010, 03:31 PM	#1
bluestang41505 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	2 parter... I have two questions here... I just recently wet sanded my headlights and third break light. I took my stock wing off to make it easier to do the taillight. Question 1 what do y'all think of the wing off? ON... OFF.. Question 2. When I took the wing off it left "gunk", which i wiped off. (I have read every thread I can on this but there to old so no pics or there not exactly what's wrong with mine). First off there is water in the wing, I can hear it sloshing around..problem one. Problem 2 the paint is gross.... 2nd pic is way worse. I tried wet sanding but got know where. All those little bumps. I can't tell if its some form of overspray or the paint is coming up... So my question is what is the best way to get the oval rings and bubbles out that I can do myself? I have touch up paint, polishing compound, 2000 grit sand paper, wax, etc to work with. (i know this has been asked before but i havn't seen it this bad) Also I put the wing back on cuz im not driving around with the paint like that ( I get the hole plug the hole thing so i'm not asking bout that) __________________ 03 True Blue Mustang GT, 180 degree thermostat, UPR Offroad X, Flowmaster 40's, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fuzion 245/45R17 ZRi. 2 ten in' JL Audio W2V2, JL class D amp, Alpine head unit, Alpine speakers and amp, custom ported sub enclosure.

February 26th, 2010, 05:41 PM	#6
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,706 iTrader: 12 reviews	Keep the wing on. And #2, try some claybar. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 26th, 2010, 11:49 PM	#7
bluestang41505 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	True, true... Thanks for the input! I just wanna get that paint fixed before I decide what to do. I'll probably tape off the surrounding area and take some rubbing compound to it and take it from there, not much else I can do. __________________ 03 True Blue Mustang GT, 180 degree thermostat, UPR Offroad X, Flowmaster 40's, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fuzion 245/45R17 ZRi. 2 ten in' JL Audio W2V2, JL class D amp, Alpine head unit, Alpine speakers and amp, custom ported sub enclosure.

February 27th, 2010, 12:23 AM	#8
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,265 iTrader: 2 reviews	that "gunk" came off my wing when i PC'd my trunk with a small pad and some poorboys polish. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

February 27th, 2010, 01:22 AM	#9
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	I cant decide anymore if I like the wing on or off. They both look good to me. As for the marks left by the spoiler, should come off with some claybar and polishing. Might need to use an aggressive compound if the claybar and normal compond wont get it off. You might consider getting a RED clay magic claybar. It is a more aggressive clay than normal. You will have to buff after using the red claybar. Im suprised the wet sanding did nothing. Where you using some a block or pad of some sort, or was it just the paper in your hand? Sometimes it is alot easier to sand something like that off if you use a block. The bubbles, im at a loss without seeing them in person. Ive never seen anything like that on a SMC part. It is definitely something under the basecoat because they are blue. So if you sand them down whatever is "inside" that bump will determine the color of the spot when your done. So say if those are black dirt specs and you sand them down, you will have a bunch of smooth black circles in your paint. Has your decklid ever been repaired or repainted. It just doesnt look like something from the factory. __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

February 26th, 2010, 03:58 PM	#2
davisac Regular 2001 Mustang Slower than a Honda Odyssey Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like it off looks a little more unique not like every other 01-04 out there. part 2 I have the same problem so interested to hear this.... __________________ Let the music be your master. Will you heed the master's call....

February 26th, 2010, 04:21 PM	#3
mcqueen Dancing Naked In The Rain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 15,719 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like the wing off but I don't. With it off it gives it a Bullitt sort of feel but then I also think it feels incomplete.

February 26th, 2010, 05:04 PM	#4
sudbury33 Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 557 iTrader: 0 reviews	My paint is worse that that around my wing. I have a black car and the paint is white with rust in it.... Also, Modded mustangs and fast fords did an article in june of 09 about wetsanding and polishing the paint back if it left orange peel. I think that could be easily fixed for under 15 bucks (if you already have a rotary buffer)

February 27th, 2010, 09:09 AM	#10
PonyBoy02 Buy American or GTFO 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 510 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is that True Blue? With the wing removed, your wheels and brushed gas cap make it look like an 01 BULLITT.

February 27th, 2010, 11:39 AM	#11
bluestang41505 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup its true blue, if it looks like a bullitt im down with that . No its never been painted besides from the factory. I did the wet sand with my hand and 2000 grit paper, i didn't want to put it on the drill, but since it didn't even work on the oval stains, I deff need something stronger. I did try some polishing with scratch remover on the drill and that did nothing either. I'm going to try again today if it doesn't rain. __________________ 03 True Blue Mustang GT, 180 degree thermostat, UPR Offroad X, Flowmaster 40's, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fuzion 245/45R17 ZRi. 2 ten in' JL Audio W2V2, JL class D amp, Alpine head unit, Alpine speakers and amp, custom ported sub enclosure.

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