why does'nt ford paint the rearend
01-06-2010, 10:02 PM
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01-06-2010, 10:12 PM
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01-07-2010, 07:14 AM
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To save a few bucks on each car ... multiplied by the hundreds of thousands of cars delivered over five years. Here's what one 2010 GT500 looked like immediately after the owner took delivery.
Personally, I used the paintbrush approach on my 2007 GT500; it was my first mod.
Personally, I used the paintbrush approach on my 2007 GT500; it was my first mod.
Can you elaborate on this paintbrush approach?
01-07-2010, 08:10 AM
#16
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Nice job, 6-Speed. How did you prep it and what type paint did you use? How's it holding up?
BTW, nice suspension mods. How much of that is factory vs. aftermarket?
BTW, nice suspension mods. How much of that is factory vs. aftermarket?
01-07-2010, 08:16 AM
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When I just did all of the work on the(let me clarify as to not be mistaken) rear suspension of my car, I didn't want to look at anything other than the sway bar, end links, and the fresh black finish on the panhard rod. Everything else just looked ugly. Maybe I'll turn the heaters on in my garage and make it a project when I can leave my car parked long enough. I'd like some elaboration on the paint brush method also, I'm not fond of overspray.
07-15-2010, 10:10 PM
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To save a few bucks on each car ... multiplied by the hundreds of thousands of cars delivered over five years. Here's what one 2010 GT500 looked like immediately after the owner took delivery.
Personally, I used the paintbrush approach on my 2007 GT500; it was my first mod.
Personally, I used the paintbrush approach on my 2007 GT500; it was my first mod.
Mine also resembles the before picture.
07-17-2010, 01:36 PM
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The prep/paint on my axle is holding up just fine. I prepped the axle by cleaning with POR15 Marine Clean and Metal Ready, which removed the rust. I masked off the areas I did not want to paint. Then I applied 2 coats of Master Series Silver primer and followed that with a coat of Master Series Black satin top coat .. all with a brush. The finish is not as smooth as if you spray painted it; if you look close, you can see some brush marks and some blemishes. I should have sanded the primer coats for a smoother finish.
With regards to the suspension mods, they include Ford Racing springs and a BMR adjustable panhard bar and brace ... just the bare essential IMO.
Last edited by 6-Speed; 07-17-2010 at 01:44 PM.
07-17-2010, 01:43 PM
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