Presidential Detailed: CONTAMINATED GT and an 08` Shelby GT500

[PresdntialDtail]

Ill start with the Mustang GT. This car is meticulously cared for, but unfortunately while sitting in a shop it somehow received a heavy dosing of contamination. I was called out to perform a test on a small portion, and was able to remove the contamination with a bit of work and sealed the deal for the job. While I knew I would be able to get the car back in shape, I also knew that it was going to be A LOT of work! Ill begin with the pictures and comment from there. ;)



Here is a section of the trunk before any work was performed.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1022.jpg



Doesnt look bad? Well lets reverse the image..how about now? :oops:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1022rev.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1030rev.jpg



Here is another look..

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1024.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1026.jpg



Once again, reversed..

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1025.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1032rev.jpg

[PresdntialDtail]

To fully removed the heavy contamination, I used a heavy dosing of Meguairs APC+ with their "Aggressive" Clay Bar from the Professional Line. While this did pretty much ruin my entire clay bar, it was working better than anything else I tried.



The damage done to my clay bars. They were literally disintegrating in my hand as I used them with the APC and I barely made it around the entire car.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1035.jpg



The next pictures are after the heavy clay bar work which took SEVERAL hours. I spent most of the first half of the day simply claying the car to remove all the contaminants.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1034.jpg



The paint was also pretty heavily swirled as you can see in these shots.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1036.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1037.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1038.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1039.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1040.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1045.jpg

[PresdntialDtail]

I then removed the license plate to further remove the hidden contaminants.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1033.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1046.jpg



The vinyl letters seemed to have shrunk over the years, leaving a black residue which the dirt was sticking to.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1029.jpg



Each letter was cleaned around the edges to remove the residue/dirt.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1047.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1028.jpg



The car was then washed once again to further remove any loose contaminants. Its WHITE again!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1048.jpg



After seeing the car without its wing, we both loved how the car looked and now the owner is searching for a wingless trunk to switch out. ;)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1042.jpg

[PresdntialDtail]

The owner and I agreed on a 2-step polishing process since it was removing a majority of the defects and the work was mostly focused on solely removing the contamination. Luckily, the Ford paint was fairly workable and white. I was able to get near full correction after a pass with M105/PFW followed with M205/Orange via DA.



Before.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1053.jpg



50/50.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1052.jpg



After.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1054.jpg



I performed the same process around the entire car, although it was hard to capture on camera and I was short on time. I then moved onto the wheels which need a light polish to brighten them up a little.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1055.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1056.jpg



After a quick hand polish with Adams Metal Polish #2.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1057.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1058.jpg

[PresdntialDtail]

Now the long awaited afters! I sealed the car with two coats of Blackfire Paint Sealant and pulled the car out in the sun for the final results!



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1059.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1061.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1066.jpg



You can really see the gloss from the Blackfire here, even on white. ;)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1067.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1063.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1064.jpg



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http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1074.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1076.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2003%20Procharged%20Mustang%20GT/IMG_1072.jpg

[PresdntialDtail]

I later got a call from Bobby at SR Performance wanting a quick 1-step exterior job performed. I was on a tough time table but was able to finish this car in 5 hours total from start to finish, and the results even stunned me!



I started by snapping a couple shots before I began working. The car was actually quite dirty.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1081.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1082.jpg



There were a couple areas where someone had gotten wax on the trim.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1083.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1090.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1084.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1085.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1086.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1087.jpg



The wheels were quite foggy as well..

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1088.jpg

[PresdntialDtail]

I started with an ONR wash. Here is half the bumper before touching it.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1091.jpg



After an ONR wash.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1092.jpg



The car had its fair share of defects, which the owner may have removed the next time. We were on a tight schedule for this detail so we opted for the 1-step.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1093.jpg



I taped off a section of the hood to determine how hard the clear was.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1094.jpg



I ended up using SIP on an Orange LC pad using a G110 DA polisher for a little longer work time. The results.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1096.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1097.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1095.jpg

[PresdntialDtail]

We were running out of time and unfortunately it began to downpour right as I was finishing up. The owner tried to wait it out but had no choice but to leave, luckily it was no longer raining but the roads were still wet.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1098.jpg



This is FL for you, rain one second, pure sunlight the next but to my surprise I couldnt find any defects!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1101.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1099.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1103.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1102.jpg



The money shot. :D

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20Ford%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_1100.jpg

[jordanrossbell]

Looks great sir, top notch. It might be time for you to invest in a decon kit from FK or ValuGuard. It would save you money on jobs like the white mustang.

[FREAKAH]

Both cars look awesome in the afters!! I especially like the Shelby`s black paint.



Was it all SIP/orange for the Shelby?



What LSP?

[PresdntialDtail]

Both cars look awesome in the afters!! I especially like the Shelby`s black paint.



Was it all SIP/orange for the Shelby?



What LSP?



Thanks! And yes I used SIP/Oranfe for the entire Shelby, I used Blackfire Paint Sealant for the LSP.

[Setec Astronomy]

So what WAS that stuff on the white one?

[steelwind101]

Great stuff! You should check out the FK Decon Kit as it was designed for this kinda job if you ever come up against it again!

[imported_FMINUS]

Looks great!

[PresdntialDtail]

Great stuff! You should check out the FK Decon Kit as it was designed for this kinda job if you ever come up against it again!



yeah, Ill have to check into those for the next one.




Looks great!



Thanks!