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    LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    More than likely the last Show-N-Shine. They say if you're going to go out, go out big. For my money... This is big! I watched this car while it was in transit from Michigan to San Tan Ford in Gilbert AZ. I was dead set on this particular GT CA Special. The CA Special is a timeless edition to the stable of Ford. During 1964 1/2 - 1967, Californians made up 20% of all Mustang sales! To honor them and the dealerships, Ford released a CA special that was a little Shelby inspired.

    1968 was the first CA Special and wasn't seen again until 2009. While the 68 version could get you a big block and extra ponies, today's versions gets you more of an appearance package on both the interior and the exterior. The interior features alcantara seat inserts, and door inserts with red stitching everywhere, along with embossed GT/CS on the seats. Outside brandishes 19" wheels (made special for the CA), the note worthy stripe, side vents, a unique spoiler & grill.

    Now onto the stats:
    Engine. 5.0L TI-VCT V8. Horsepower. 460 @ 7000 RPM. Torque. 420 @ 4600 RPM.
    Mated to a 10 Speed Auto Transmission
    1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec @ 118.8 mph
    0-60 under 4 seconds





    Exterior: Due to some physical stuff going on, and being busy at work, this detail took the better part of almost two weeks. Working panel by panel and step by step over multiple days.

    Engine: Wolgang Total Engine Cleaner, Mothers Brushes ---> CarPro DLUX on all plastics / Bead Maker on all metal
    Wheels: Griot's Garage Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner, Wheel Woolies ----> GTechniq EXO on Wheels and barrels
    Tires: Megs D143 and Mothers Tire Brush ---> Blackfire AIO Tire & Trim Protectant

    McKee's Iron Remover
    CarPro Rest Mixed with Megs Hyper Wash , Foam Bath, 2bm w/ Chenille Wash mitts
    Clay --> Pinnacle Fine Poly Clay & Megs D114 for clay lube

    3m Automotive Tape for taping off trim

    1 step Correction: I think they took it through a car-wash, so the sides had some dealer installed swirls and scratches, where as the roof/hood/trunk seemed fine:
    Rupes MKII / Rupes Green Pads (6) and Pinnacle Advanced Compound for Hood, Trunk & Roof
    Rupes MKII / BOSS MF pads (6) / BOSS Fast Correcting Cream for Fenders, Doors and Quarter Panels
    PC 7424XP w/ 4" LC CSC Orange Pads / BOSS Fast Correcting Cream ---> tight areas.

    CarPro Erasure - Wipe Down

    CarPro CQUK 3.0 on all sheet metal ---> TWO COATS!!!
    CarPro DLUX on all trim and plastics, engine, cowl, etc..
    GTechniq EXO on the black piano grill and rear black piano deck-lid panel.

    Pinnacle Exhaust Tip Cleaner / Lake Country Exhaust Tip Scrubbers
    CarPro DLUX on Exhaust Tips

    Pinnacle Glass Cleaner w/ Water Repellant on all glass

    Interior: I have not done anything with the interior yet, I just need some time to do that... but I plan on:
    Clean my Weather Tech liners (for what good that will do in AZ...)
    Metro Vac-N Blow...
    Sonax Alcantara for inserts and seat inserts
    McKeey's Fast Interior Cleaner for everything else
    CarPro Leather Coating for the Leather
    CarPro Fabrics Protection for everything else

    Me and my sales guy John after the purchase:


































    The after glamor shots


































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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    Paulie! Outstanding! Congrats on this special new ride. Super cool! Great work, looks great and should be a really fun ride! Impressive stats from the factory...
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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    Outstanding work as usual and write up too.

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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    Quote Originally Posted by Sizzle Chest View Post
    Paulie! Outstanding! Congrats on this special new ride. Super cool! Great work, looks great and should be a really fun ride! Impressive stats from the factory...
    Thanks Scott! It’s your fault, making me test drive a V8 Cat with teeth and claws!

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    Outstanding work as usual and write up too.

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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    Congratulations. Worked on a black one. Sounds amazing and looks amazing!

    Click on image to view work

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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    Our first mod today.. Diode Dynamics LED Clear Side Marker Lights.






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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    Kabooom!!!

    Nice Paul nice!! Congratulations buddy, I’m super stoked for you.

    I have no idea if we get the CS here in New Zealand, I’ll see what Ican find out. I like it mate, I dig the white too, I am a fan of white, especially when it’s done right.

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us LSN Autodetail.


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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    Paul, looks awesome, real head turner for sure!! From the write-up, it looks like you went right from the BOSS fast correcting cream and Pinnacle Advanced compound, straight to the CQUK? That's great, I've gone straight to an LSP from the BOSS FCC. I've never used the Pinnacle Advanced compound, but I'm guessing it finished out well too.
    -Chris

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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    Very enjoyable read. Great job!

    I’ve got 1 question though... How in the heck did you get it onto the gravel on the side shoulder without getting any dust on any part of the car? This is equivalent to the Apollo Lunar Lander not getting any moon dust on its gold foil footpads. What gives?! Lol.

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    Re: LSN Autodetail: 2019 Ford Mustang GT/California Special - New Vehicle Prep

    And out you go with a big bang! Awesome work and write up and pictures Paul!

    Knowing how much you like the Mustangs and got this beauty from new. You did a beutieful choice and made it looks so new LOL. A car you will enjoy the fullest from. Wish you all the well and your family!

    / Tony from Sweden

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