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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 09:53 AM
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Paint the rear panel or not????

So the Blue Mustang is gone, I was made an offer I couldnt say no to! Now I got this 2010 Brilliant Silver one and Im starting
to make changes. Side 1/4 louvers are ordered, LED headlights are ordered. But the back is missing something! Should I paint the spoiler flat black
or charcoal??? Or maybe paint the panal between the taillights?? Or maybe both??? Anyone out there got any before and after pics? maybe? Thx



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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 09:55 AM
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Oh that spot on the back is where some bonehead put a sticker now I gotta get the glue off! Anybody else
out there really dislike the MUSTANG stripe down the side? I think it looks cheesy!
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 11:09 AM
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Might Scroll Through Here For Idea's Also I Use GOO GONE For Sticker Residue!

https://themustangsource.com/forums/...thread-513073/


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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by maxgraphix
So the Blue Mustang is gone, I was made an offer I couldnt say no to! Now I got this 2010 Brilliant Silver one and Im starting
to make changes. Side 1/4 louvers are ordered, LED headlights are ordered. But the back is missing something! Should I paint the spoiler flat black
or charcoal??? Or maybe paint the panal between the taillights?? Or maybe both??? Anyone out there got any before and after pics? maybe? Thx


From my personal opinion, the rear spoiler looks just fine as is, but if you want to paint it black, I would go with flat black over charcoal in order to match with your rear valance.

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Oh that spot on the back is where some bonehead put a sticker now I gotta get the glue off! Anybody else
out there really dislike the MUSTANG stripe down the side? I think it looks cheesy!
Buy some Goo Gone for removing stickers... It works really well without damaging the paint... If you don't like the factory stripes on the lower door/side panels, then I would remove them... At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter what anybody else thinks, what matters the most is your opinion, as it is your car which you can do whatever you want to meet your personal standards.
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 12:02 PM
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Love Goo Gone but didn't know it's safe on car paint jobs!
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 12:20 PM
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Think Im gonna paint the center section flat black. I like the way it looks on other cars. Im also going to leave the stripes
on for now - I've seen others paint the sides of the hood bubble flat black also and I really trhink it sets the hood off really well.
OK I got enuf ideas for now. time to get to work. Thanks
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 02:14 PM
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Love Goo Gone but didn't know it's safe on car paint jobs!
Check out the attachment link below, it confirms that it is indeed safe on all car paint surfaces.

https://mechanicbase.com/detailing/i...-on-car-paint/

Originally Posted by maxgraphix
Think Im gonna paint the center section flat black. I like the way it looks on other cars. Im also going to leave the stripes
on for now - I've seen others paint the sides of the hood bubble flat black also and I really trhink it sets the hood off really well.
OK I got enuf ideas for now. time to get to work. Thanks
In my opinion, you made a very excellent choice by keeping the stripes on for at least the time being, knowing they were included by the factory... Unless they begin to show signs of wear or peeling, I would just keep them on if this were my car, but again, it's just my opinion.
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 02:46 PM
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You Can Get A Sticker Cheap Enough!

Quality Will Vary With Supplier! Just an Example.


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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 02:49 PM
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You Can Get A Sticker Cheap Enough!

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Definitely the way to go IMHO and it gives you the option of going back to stock.
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Old May 23, 2024 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by maxgraphix
So the Blue Mustang is gone, I was made an offer I couldnt say no to! Now I got this 2010 Brilliant Silver one and Im starting
to make changes. Side 1/4 louvers are ordered, LED headlights are ordered. But the back is missing something! Should I paint the spoiler flat black
or charcoal??? Or maybe paint the panal between the taillights?? Or maybe both??? Anyone out there got any before and after pics? maybe? Thx
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Any update?
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Old May 23, 2024 | 05:50 PM
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Yup, I painted it, along with the ground effects all around the car - I Luv the way it looks!
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Old May 24, 2024 | 07:08 AM
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^^^ I agree. SHARP!!!
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Old May 24, 2024 | 09:55 PM
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^^^^ Count me in as well... LOOKS VERY STEALTH AND AGGRESSIVE
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Old May 25, 2024 | 11:46 AM
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Turned out very well!
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