This job came to me from a forum member in Missouri whose step-son attends college here in Tampa. He PM'ed me one night and asked me if I would be interested in detailing his step-son's Mustang. We set the appointment for a 2 step exterior only. The car had been totally repainted about a year and half ago.
After a good wash I clayed the entire car and removed the wheels to clean them inside and out. I then sealed the inside and outside of the wheels with Meguair?s #21 sealant. This is my go to sealant for wheels. I have found it leaves a nice finish on all types of wheels.
The studs where a bit dry and rusty so in the spirit of customer service I coated the studs with Never Seize before bolting them back on.
For correction I used Menzena Power Finish on a Tangerine pad using the Flex 3401. Tighter areas I used a Porter Cable 7424. An IPA wipe down was done after each pass.
The paint was pretty decent. Only some minor swirls.
The trunk lid needed a more aggressive approach. I bumped it up a bit with an orange pad and Menzena Super Intensive Polish again on the Flex.
I have worked on a few mustangs in the past and remembered that the headlights could be removed very easy. My process for the headlights was 105 on an orange pad followed by 205 on a white pad using my Porter Cable.
Step number 2 was 3M Ultrafina via the Mikita with 5.5 inch crimson pads to add a bit more gloss.
LSP was 2 coats of Blackfire WD with some additional polycharger. Sorry no sun shots unfortunately, the customer had to pick up the car that night.
I want to thank Jack for hosting this forum. With TID this job would not have happened.
Can you feel the spots on the surface of the leather if you run your finger over them?
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