Black Panel (Or Paint?) For The Back Of The Trunklid?...

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Hi Guys,
I've seen a couple of cars which have a black panel on the back of the trunklid which runs in between the taillights. My question, is this a simple paint job, or is there an actual panel you can buy?

If so, where? Is it easy to install? Thanks!

 

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There's a 35th anniversary one and a Mach 1 version. It's a black honeycomb.

KarKraft sells it, I don't know if it's a good price or not.
http://www.karkraft.com/99-04_mustang.htm

 

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You can buy the honeycomb panel that goes over it. I think it sticks on with double sided 3M tape.

 

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Ah--yup! That's it. Thanks much for the link.

Question: Do you have to take off the existing GT & Ford emblems? I'm assuming you do, but can't picture on how to do it without scratching the hell out of the paint.

Thanks again!

 

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Has anyone done this / put them on?

 

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yes, you will need to remove your stock badges. You will reuse the GT for the panel. It will contain a new ford one I believe. Just use some fishing line to remove the badges, and then some goo gone to clean up any residue.

 

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Sweet! Thanks much for the info.

 

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Mega-Man said:

Ah--yup! That's it. Thanks much for the link.

Question: Do you have to take off the existing GT & Ford emblems? I'm assuming you do, but can't picture on how to do it without scratching the hell out of the paint.

Thanks again!

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This is how you remove the badges, as well as any decals/vynal lettering:

Get a hair dryer or heat gun to heat up the glue/adhesive tape on the badges (or lettering). Try not to heat up the car paint too much because it could bubble and ruin it (although this is hard to do with a conventional hair dryer) But anyhow, heat the back of the badges up with the hair dryer, and then use dental floss and make a 'sawing' motion with it, and 'cut' the badges off the car with the dental floss. If you are good, the combination of heating the adhesive and cutting with the dental floss will result in leaving no residue or extra layers of adhesive tape after the badge is off If there is excess, just heat it and rub it off.

I have personally done this to my friends Lexus IS300, no problems.
NOTE: As for getting the badges back on (or putting them elsewhere on the car for a custom look) by some more 3M adhesive tape.

Hope this helps, and goodluck

 

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Mine came stock Like they said, its the anniversary honeycomb and in my opinion is a very nice addition to any mustang.

 

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www.mustangtuning.com

They have a good price on the honeycomb panel. And FYI the panel does NOT come with the GT or the FORD emblems. Order new emblems, they are only a few bucks and are easier to put on and look better.

 

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I like the look of the black middle section but I don't like they way those panels sit. They appear raised from the rest of the back side of the car. I wish they came in vinly, or just paint the back section.

 

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2k2fourpointsix said:

www.mustangtuning.com

They have a good price on the honeycomb panel. And FYI the panel does NOT come with the GT or the FORD emblems. Order new emblems, they are only a few bucks and are easier to put on and look better.

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The KarKraft link I posted above comes with emblems. And for less than MustangTuning.com's kit...

GT emblem & Ford Oval #KK352GT SALE $129.95

 

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Mega-Man said:

Has anyone done this / put them on?

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I have. I didn't like the way it fit on the car, and crap got down in between the panels. I ended up taking it off, waxing the car, and applying the badges again.

 

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i was gonna get the panels myself but decided painting that part of the car flat black would make it look alittle more retro. i'm going for the 70 boss look.

 

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Orange04BOSS said:

i was gonna get the panels myself but decided painting that part of the car flat black would make it look alittle more retro. i'm going for the 70 boss look.

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Let me know when you do this. I wanna see. I've thought of doing the same.

 

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Hmm your right, they must have changed their kit from when I bought mine. I think the panel looks good on some cars...White/Silver/Yellow, but I dont like the way it looks on red/blue and its pointless on a black car. my .02

JonJon said:

The KarKraft link I posted above comes with emblems. And for less than MustangTuning.com's kit...

GT emblem & Ford Oval #KK352GT SALE $129.95

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Too bad they don't make that thing w/o any slots for emblems. I like to keep people guessing. Since I don't have any GT badges on my car.

 

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Here is mine painted on with black trim paint.

 

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JonJon said:

The KarKraft link I posted above comes with emblems. And for less than MustangTuning.com's kit... GT emblem & Ford Oval #KK352GT SALE $129.95

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Just ordered it--thanks! I'll post pics when it gets here and I can get it on.

 

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UDTBadkarma said:

This is how you remove the badges, as well as any decals/vynal lettering:

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Thanks very much for the detailed answer!