I saw this thread over in the sixxer section, figured we could make one over here. If your like me I get on here to see what other people do to there mustangs to get ideas of what to do to mine (and like to look at pictures!). Anything from performance mods to custom painting in the interior could be thrown around here. I will start it off... I added SLP Loudmouth exhaust to my 2008 GT over the weekend, I will add pics tomorrow!
What Did You Do To Your GT Today?
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Hey Nasty, what do you think of the Mothers Power cone?
Mothers® PowerCone®
I have the OEM 18" chrome bullits, I was thinking this could make polishing them a little easier/faster.
Think its any good?
Mothers® PowerCone®
I have the OEM 18" chrome bullits, I was thinking this could make polishing them a little easier/faster.
Think its any good?
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I have that exact one in the picture lol. I LOVE it. One of the best purchases I made for car care, but I wouldn't get that anywhere near a black car.My favorite washing tool.
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Not the exact one I have (the handle on mine is bendable) but they all work great.
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I used to use it on mine, stopped for a while, went to use it today, left a nice little mark on the door...came off with my finger, but enough for me to stop using it...lol...they work great, black is just such a bitch of a color to work with...I wanna use a leafblower to dry it off but I can't lift anything heavy for a while...
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I always wash mine off with my clean water bucket before and during using it just in case. My car is grey so I cant really say if it leaves marks or not. I love the one I have with the rubber handle... it gets into some really hard areas and just picks the water up and off the car.I used to use it on mine, stopped for a while, went to use it today, left a nice little mark on the door...came off with my finger, but enough for me to stop using it...lol...they work great, black is just such a bitch of a color to work with...I wanna use a leafblower to dry it off but I can't lift anything heavy for a while...
One thing I may suggest for a black car that ive seen used before and worked fairly well is this
Turtle Wax Black Box.....
Never seen it used on an extremely nice looking black car but it has some black pigment added to everything and really seemed to make the car pop again.
Edit: Here's a pic of a customer who definitely liked it.... looks pretty good.
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My car likes to do that when I turn too hard.... never been low enough on fuel to make it kick on though
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Not even going to comment on the Turtle Wax Black Box scheme.
I'm quite positive that the OEM wheels are clearcoated. This means you are not going to use any metal polish on them. If they are clearcoated than it means you need to treat them exactly like paint.
Otherwise Toro makes an electric leaf blower that is the most powerful electric leaf blower out. It's ~$100. I used an Echo backpack leaf blower. However a lot of people claim after a while, as the blower ages, since it's a two stroke the exhaust will start to put a very small amount of oil mist on the finish. Personally, I never experienced anything like that with two different Echo backpack leaf blowers.
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Be very careful. I highly recommend against them. All it needs is a small piece of dirt, grit and you're causing anything from micromarring, which you really can't see until you put it under lights, to even large scratches.
I've used the Power Cone in the past and wasn't really that impressed. I guess it's better than by hand but it's important to have a very powerful electric drill, not a battery operated drill.
I'm quite positive that the OEM wheels are clearcoated. This means you are not going to use any metal polish on them. If they are clearcoated than it means you need to treat them exactly like paint.
Exactly. Blowing the car dry is the best method to reduce any chance of inducing damage. Possibly following up with a quality QD and MF to enhance the shine and remove any minor water spots. I used a blow dryer for a long time and recently upgraded to the Master Blaster. It's one of my favorite purchases for detailing items. It's just that badass. It had two 4 hp motors (8 hp) that can be turned on and off separately. It's kind of expensive at $309 but you can get a 15% discount on it with free shipping.I used to use it on mine, stopped for a while, went to use it today, left a nice little mark on the door...came off with my finger, but enough for me to stop using it...lol...they work great, black is just such a bitch of a color to work with...I wanna use a leafblower to dry it off but I can't lift anything heavy for a while...
Otherwise Toro makes an electric leaf blower that is the most powerful electric leaf blower out. It's ~$100. I used an Echo backpack leaf blower. However a lot of people claim after a while, as the blower ages, since it's a two stroke the exhaust will start to put a very small amount of oil mist on the finish. Personally, I never experienced anything like that with two different Echo backpack leaf blowers.
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My dad does the leaf blower trick and it seems to work very well. Air is the best way to remove anything without leaving scratches.
I always dip the water blade in clean water before removing any other water on the car but there's always a chance. Then again using anything but air always has a chance to scratch... I can always get my roommate to remove scratches from my car if I have to
I've used a few of the power cone style guys and honestly hand applying polish is the best. You put it on a lot more evenly and you get the hard to reach and areas much easier. Never had much luck with a cone or ball tool.
And please do comment on the black box. I dont know myself how long it lasted on my roommates car and I did notice it takes a while to put everything on but pretty much every single item in the box is pigmented black to make the paint on the car pop a little more. From everything ive seen and read its a good product but you know the most about cleaning black cars more than anyone else on here i'd say.
I wanna take my car to work after I wash it and see how well a 737 engine dries it off.... just gotta make sure the intake area is nice and clean beforehand
I always dip the water blade in clean water before removing any other water on the car but there's always a chance. Then again using anything but air always has a chance to scratch... I can always get my roommate to remove scratches from my car if I have to
I've used a few of the power cone style guys and honestly hand applying polish is the best. You put it on a lot more evenly and you get the hard to reach and areas much easier. Never had much luck with a cone or ball tool.
And please do comment on the black box. I dont know myself how long it lasted on my roommates car and I did notice it takes a while to put everything on but pretty much every single item in the box is pigmented black to make the paint on the car pop a little more. From everything ive seen and read its a good product but you know the most about cleaning black cars more than anyone else on here i'd say.
I wanna take my car to work after I wash it and see how well a 737 engine dries it off.... just gotta make sure the intake area is nice and clean beforehand
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I see the 737 drying method ending badly
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I used Mothers Mag&Aluminum polish on the wheels last saturday and it shined them up really well. Ill try regular wax next time around and see if that works any better/different.
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The leafblower is definitely key, I'd love that masterblaster, but thats a bit pricey right now, I'm gonna look into that $100 one, maybe I can convince my dad he needs a new one for "yardwork" and go halfs with me I'm done with that wiper blade though, after yesterday and that 6 inch long mark it left, no more!
I'm done with that wiper blade though, after yesterday and that 6 inch long mark it left, no more!
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Installed the shifter
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Took it for a test drive, very cool.
Took it for a test drive, very cool.
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I've always wondered what the functionality of those are...Is it just a way to miss slipping from first to third or something?Installed the shifter
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Took it for a test drive, very cool.
Also, are there any aftermarket handles for it? Something tells me that would look awesome with some customization
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I've always wondered what the functionality of those are...Is it just a way to miss slipping from first to third or something?
Also, are there any aftermarket handles for it? Something tells me that would look awesome with some customization
Its so you can bang off upshifts without worrying about missing the shift detent or going into neutral.
Its mostly a fun factor thing. I think its still faster in the 1/4 to let the tranny shift itself. It also looks badass. Something to set the car apart from the average run of the mill auto.
As for customization, it will take any standard thread shift handle. I am headed to the speed shop later to pick up a hurst T handle for it I think.
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I've always wondered what the functionality of those are...Is it just a way to miss slipping from first to third or something?
Also, are there any aftermarket handles for it? Something tells me that would look awesome with some customization
Everything Wrath said and usually they have reverse lockouts and stuff like that... usually they are paired up with a full manual valve body so whatever gear you put it in thats what gear you are in... 4th takes off in 4th not 1st gear like usual. On a regular auto they are mostly for looks and fun. You can still control the shifts a little.
Just slam it as hard as you can straight up or down to shift... no missing gears.
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Not even going to comment on the Turtle Wax Black Box scheme.
Be very careful. I highly recommend against them. All it needs is a small piece of dirt, grit and you're causing anything from micromarring, which you really can't see until you put it under lights, to even large scratches.
I've used the Power Cone in the past and wasn't really that impressed. I guess it's better than by hand but it's important to have a very powerful electric drill, not a battery operated drill.
I'm quite positive that the OEM wheels are clearcoated. This means you are not going to use any metal polish on them. If they are clearcoated than it means you need to treat them exactly like paint.
Exactly. Blowing the car dry is the best method to reduce any chance of inducing damage. Possibly following up with a quality QD and MF to enhance the shine and remove any minor water spots. I used a blow dryer for a long time and recently upgraded to the Master Blaster. It's one of my favorite purchases for detailing items. It's just that badass. It had two 4 hp motors (8 hp) that can be turned on and off separately. It's kind of expensive at $309 but you can get a 15% discount on it with free shipping.
Otherwise Toro makes an electric leaf blower that is the most powerful electric leaf blower out. It's ~$100. I used an Echo backpack leaf blower. However a lot of people claim after a while, as the blower ages, since it's a two stroke the exhaust will start to put a very small amount of oil mist on the finish. Personally, I never experienced anything like that with two different Echo backpack leaf blowers.
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our dogs name is master blaster ... our GT needs a bath ...
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