Show 'N Shine: 1990 Ford Mustang GT - Convertible w/ Finest (Picture Heavy)

[Dr_Pain]

Subject: 1990 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L convertible

Condition: Neglected despite and abused despite its low mileage

Requested Detail: Full paint correction and protection using CQuartz Finest (and DLUX on the ground effect body kit).

The Story: This gentlemen contacted me after seeing one of my previous work at a car show. On our initial meeting he was very doubtful that his beloved mustang could be improved without resorting to a repaint. My preliminary evaluation of the paint told me otherwise. The only may concerning point was the "dehydrated" state of the ground effect body kit and the fact that the paint in certain area (especially the gas inlet) looked "unstable". After much discussion he agreed to "give me a try". Before concluding our meeting we discussed the LSP and at first he was not interested in the newest technology. He is an older gentlemen and in all fairness he had not kept up with the latest and greatest. He also has a pretty extensive collection so in the spirit of making him a believer I pushed the issue and offered to give him some money back if he was not "THRILLED". I will admit that my ulterior motive was to get the rest of his collection .... so off we go!! The car was delivered as requested and inspected. Again he was very tentative but decided to still "give me a try".

Inspection: This is what the "sun" inspection revealed.













There was the typical mineral deposits and old dried up wax in all the nooks and crannies. Some was safe to remove and some had done it damage and remained. The car was properly taped with the lightest tape I had (due to concerned over the aged trim). PTG readings were take and averaged a HEALTHY 145 microns. What a blessing!!.



Under the T8 and LED lights, further paint defects became evident! There is nothing that detract for the gloss and reflective power of paint like oxidation and scratches and swirls. See the examples below, and in the 50/50 test spots!



















The tools of choice were the Flex 3401, the GG6 w/ 3" BP and the new addition to the family, the 2" air powered DA. The pad you see on the Flex is a the Scholl Concepts 6 1/2" Orange Spider pad (which I will offer a review on).





The Process from A to Z was pretty much the same as all the other "Show and Shine", but if you are interested in the specific products used, just put a comment and I will be glad to offer a list of all the products and tools used.

The RESULTS!!!!



























I sure hope you enjoyed. Feel free to comment, ask questions, and post suggestions!!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Holy Mackeral Claude! What an amazing turnaround! I bet you knocked his socks off!!!

[Pureshine]

Great work as always Claude! Was that factory paint or a repaint?

[BRLAHTI]

WOW excellent work did a amazing job there!

[Black Bowtie]

All I can say is "WOW"!

[Dr_Pain]

Holy Mackeral Claude! What an amazing turnaround! I bet you knocked his socks off!!!

He was definitely impressed!!

Great work as always Claude! Was that factory paint or a repaint?

Todd, believe it or not but this car as a little over 16,000 original mile, first owner! It was a factory paint in the way they use to do it back in the days..... spray heavy!! I LOVE IT!!

WOW excellent work did a amazing job there!

Thanks bud!

All I can say is "WOW"!

I do appreciate the WOW! It is always nice to be appreciated by our peers!

[Goin Rogue]

Awesome job!

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

Wow. Wow. Wow.

Now go get the rest of his collection!!


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[kevin_1981]

WHOA! That looks better than new! AMAZING!

[Dr_Pain]

Awesome job!

Thanks!! Being a Ford man myself I had an incentive to make her right!

Wow. Wow. Wow.

Now go get the rest of his collection!!


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You just don't have any ideas Eric!! I was told 20 cars... and an RV. I'll let you have the RV

WHOA! That looks better than new! AMAZING!

Thanks Kevin! She does look pretty good. Sometimes the pictures and reality don't really match, but that is how she looked in person.