94 Cobra Progress Thread (formerly Help Me Decide Thread)

Mstng93SSP · Feb 9, 2018

But don't worry, I haven't forgotten my true love....

Mstng93SSP · Feb 9, 2018

Davedacarpainter said:
Yeah you did Chris! It’s very nice brother.

Thanks @Davedacarpainter , any advice on working out that original paint to bring it back to life?

Davedacarpainter · Feb 9, 2018

Mstng93SSP said:
Thanks @Davedacarpainter , any advice on working out that original paint to bring it back to life?

Be careful about buffing. I assume it’s base/clear by that year, but I could be wrong. Start off gentle with just a glaze and a black foam pad.

Obviously the repaint stuff is a whole other animal:

Mstng93SSP · Feb 9, 2018

Yeah it's base/clear. Code E8 I think.

Davedacarpainter · Feb 9, 2018

Mstng93SSP said:
Yeah it's base/clear. Code E8 I think.

Just start with the glaze Chris. See what that does for you.

I’ve shot E8 a bunch, but it’s been a while.

Mstng93SSP · Feb 9, 2018

OK. Sounds good! Thanks

Noobz347 · Feb 9, 2018

Mstng93SSP said:
But don't worry, I haven't forgotten my true love....

I think that's the first time I've seen that car.

Mstng93SSP · Feb 9, 2018

No way. Can't be...sometimes it's hard to tell if you are joking @Noobz347

Noobz347 · Feb 9, 2018

I don't always remember which car belongs to who but I usually recall if I've seen it or not.

I must have missed your other threads.

Mstng93SSP · Feb 10, 2018

In that case @Noobz347 , enjoy.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/member-build-up-projects/2371170-1993-ssp.html

RaggedGT · Feb 10, 2018

That's an S281 wing right?

Davedacarpainter · Feb 10, 2018

Hey Chris, as far as the color match goes, I've been using both Sherwin Williams and Sikkens color match cameras pretty extensively lately. They both seem to get pretty darn close on solid reds.

I'm not sure of the other manufacturers matching equipment, but see if your local paint store or body shop if you decide you want someone else to paint it has a color match camera.

Or you could just ship the whole car to me here in Oklahoma and I'll take care of it for you. Be sure to send the title with it.

Mstng93SSP · Feb 10, 2018

I will get right on that? Do you think it will fit in one those USPS flat rates?

BlakeusMaximus · Feb 10, 2018

Mstng93SSP said:
In that case @Noobz347 , enjoy.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/member-build-up-projects/2371170-1993-ssp.html

Just read through that thread, good stuff. Another mustang you bought for beans. You got to be the luckiest dude when it comes to finding cheap low mile stangs!

Noobz347 · Feb 10, 2018

Mstng93SSP said:
In that case @Noobz347 , enjoy.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/member-build-up-projects/2371170-1993-ssp.html

Ugh... You should duplicate that thread here before it goes the way of the Do-Do bird.

68keyblr · Feb 10, 2018

Davedacarpainter said:
Be careful about buffing. I assume it’s base/clear by that year, but I could be wrong. Start off gentle with just a glaze and a black foam pad.

Obviously the repaint stuff is a whole other animal:

Agree with Dave. Unless you are very experienced with a rotary buffer do not use one. Way too easy to burn paint off of an edge. Get a good DA polisher and either foam or microfiber pads and Meguiars 205. It is pretty mild on the paint bit has just enough cut to remove light swirl marks. You can always go more aggressive later. You don't know how much clear has been removed by the previous owner by sanding and buffing. All of the UV protection is in the top 30% or so of the clear. Once that layer is removed through sanding and/or buffing the clear will fail and start peeling and fading. Keep it waxed monthly for added UV protection. I used to own a show car paint correction business so feel free ask any questions about restoring the original paint.

Mstng93SSP · Feb 10, 2018

Good info. Thank you.

Davedacarpainter · Feb 10, 2018

Mstng93SSP said:
I will get right on that? Do you think it will fit in one those USPS flat rates?

Let me do some checking, I'll get right back with you.......

Mstng93SSP · Feb 10, 2018

Actually I just realized you are in the lower 48. I don't ship to the lower 48. I only ship to Alaska and Hawaii, both of which are states by the way.....

Noobz347 · Feb 10, 2018

Mstng93SSP said:
Actually I just realized you are in the lower 48. I don't ship to the lower 48. I only ship to Alaska and Hawaii, both of which are states by the way.....

It's more of a resort.

94 Cobra Progress Thread (formerly Help Me Decide Thread)

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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Chicks can make things hard if they’re inspired...

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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