Why isn't the entire car the same color?
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It's wear and tear moldings that aren't prone to chipping. Some hate it, some (like myself) don't think twice about it.
But it's there.
I'd go black... But I'm biased.
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How is Ford's black paint? Is it cheap water based paint like chevy? My car will be garaged but also my daily driver, dust I can deal with. Swirl marks on the other hand
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The dust, stays on it as it would any car. Some orange peel effect- but not bad for my taste. The hood only has 1 minor chip, which I touched up as well with no problem- so it seems very resistant.
Here's a few pics of mine: https://themustangsource.com/showthread.php?t=479487
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I thought it was also for styling. The black plastic makes the car seem smaller (shorter and more Pony car-like) than it actually is. Most people think the 2010+ S197 is smaller than the 2005-2009 S197, but in reality, they are almost the exact same length.
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Lol honestly I think Sterling Gray hides the black plastic best, but you wouldn't go wrong with any of the colors. Check out Karnutt's car for some Torch Red (similar to Race Red) car ****!
Why not Black/Red interior? Or what interior are you considering?
Why not Black/Red interior? Or what interior are you considering?
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If they went back to solvent based I'd certainly be pleased but I doubt it. I'd guess all auto mfr's. are using water-based now due to less harmfull fumes / emissions, and would not doubt if it were due to EPA rules.
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I like the black leather 400a. Sorry "Race Red" I thought Torch was the new color.
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Mmmm that woulda been a nice car...
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I have the race red and one of my concerns when I ordered it was the black plastic side piece and rear valence.
I had originally ordered a 2010 sterling grey because I thought it would look the best with the plastic and black stripes. Am planning on have the race red car tinted and painting black stripes on it. Talked to paint shop about having black pieces painted red but not sure I would like the look or if the paint would last.
I had originally ordered a 2010 sterling grey because I thought it would look the best with the plastic and black stripes. Am planning on have the race red car tinted and painting black stripes on it. Talked to paint shop about having black pieces painted red but not sure I would like the look or if the paint would last.
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There's a white 2010 GT here in town that has all of the moldings painted to match. And yes, it looks MUCH bigger than my 2009. But it doesn't look bad. With the blue full-body stripes, it looks good.