Guys with 500's well any Pony
10-09-2011, 01:54 PM
#21
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Sorry, I meant the exterior with all the black plastic. I like the 10+ interiors & I agree the front end looks mean for sure!
I watch the guys in our club putting all that back to black stuff on their rocker mouldings, rear bumpers & fronts of their stangs....I get tired watching them...lol.
Just reminds me of the chev avalanches, if you don't keep up with it it'll all turn dull.
Rick
I watch the guys in our club putting all that back to black stuff on their rocker mouldings, rear bumpers & fronts of their stangs....I get tired watching them...lol.
Just reminds me of the chev avalanches, if you don't keep up with it it'll all turn dull.
Rick
10-10-2011, 12:05 AM
#22
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No new pony for me. For me it's not all about the power but a combination of power, looks and body style. Personally, I do not like the back end look of the new ponies. For me the 05 - 09 were the best looking models made. So my limer is a keeper no matter what else I may do AND I now have enough power to keep me very happy.
My moolah doesn't grow on any tree I have. But I would still think hard about getting another newer one if it did. More than likely get an older one.
10-10-2011, 07:06 PM
#24
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I hear ya on the up-keep thing, it's a bitch! I am actually looking at buying aftermarket pieces that can be painted, so I can have the rocker panels, and back bumper all Grabber Blue. Some people have painted the stock ones, but I've been told by a few body guys that those stock pieces are not meant to be painted, and will eventually peel right off, so I guess that means more $$$ for aftermarket piecces!
10-11-2011, 01:33 AM
#25
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I hear ya on the up-keep thing, it's a bitch! I am actually looking at buying aftermarket pieces that can be painted, so I can have the rocker panels, and back bumper all Grabber Blue. Some people have painted the stock ones, but I've been told by a few body guys that those stock pieces are not meant to be painted, and will eventually peel right off, so I guess that means more $$$ for aftermarket piecces!
10-11-2011, 07:54 PM
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Sometime if the people are new into the plant that worked on the car, they don't know what they're doing. Yes, it happens more often than you think. They don't get trained properly or whatever. But they wipe the unit down ( for dirt) with something they shouldn't and then the paint doesn't ad-heir. But there are lots of other reasons as well. Like Red Pony says, it could have been the primer in her case.
10-11-2011, 10:06 PM
#29
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Just wondering what is it about the parts exactly that they can't be painted. Is it not a painted surface,, like an impregnated colour or something? Or is it because of the material it's made of? Years ago we used to paint cars ( FORD) and they peeled right in the plant before leaving, but they found out the reason was they weren't being prepped properly. Again, just wondering.
Anyway, he talked me out of painting the grill surround, and I'm glad I listened. I saw one last month at the local show & shine, and it looked terrible.
10-11-2011, 11:18 PM
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Hmmmm, I'm going to have to have a good, close look at one ( 2010) now. Most things can be painted. Like SNAKEBITE said above prep is key. Most people are in too much a of a hurry to get the paint on, and don't prep enough. Even body shops ( time is money). Then, unfortunately it shows. Next time you go to some shows, have a real good, close look at the paint job. You'll be surprised at what jumps out.
