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Motorcity Angel

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Hey everybody I just joined. Got my hands on a 2003 v6 base model mustang. It wasn't beat up too bad so I took it and I'm working on getting it back up to par. I've run into a few issues with shops and started doing the work myself. So far I've changed the spark plugs and wires and my cht sensor comes today. Wish me luck as I'm going to try to do that too myself.

Also the hood and quarter panel was changed and the blues don't match. Would I be able to repaint those myself? Or should I just replace or repaint the whole car? Thx
 

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...I can take it. I think.
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Cool to have you here. Let us know the progress and ask questions in the V6 forum if you have any. Painting is not hard. You can even try painting the hood yourself. Just look up videos on prep and methods.
 
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COramprat said:
Cool to have you here. Let us know the progress and ask questions in the V6 forum if you have any. Painting is not hard. You can even try painting the hood yourself. Just look up videos on prep and methods.
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Thanks. Any links you can send? I've never attempted to paint at all. Also I ran into an issue with my cht sensor. It's seized in and I can't get it out at all. Any tips?
 

COramprat

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How to Paint a Car Yourself | DoItYourself.com

Auto body shops are the easiest place to get your car painted, but you can do it at home.
www.doityourself.com
 
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Any brand you would recommend?
 
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