BLACK S550 MUSTANG Thread

[jaybone.mc]

OK so your car looks great, and several others in this thread too. It seems harder to really make black shine like this than other colors. If anyone would like to share their secrets on specifically making black cars shine I'd love to hear them, it's so easy for black to look dull and blah. Just ordered a black Mach 1 and really had a hard time picking a color because of not being sure I'd be able to keep it looking like this!

Ditto what Jennings stated. Two bucket method and detailing spray with microfiber in between washes. If you can do ceramic I would highly recommend.

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[AceS550]

I try to wash mine every chance I get. I also use TurtleWax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray every few months. It keeps it shiny and easy to dry after washing. Eventually I’d like to try their new graphene products.

 

[JuicySmollet]

OK so your car looks great, and several others in this thread too. It seems harder to really make black shine like this than other colors. If anyone would like to share their secrets on specifically making black cars shine I'd love to hear them, it's so easy for black to look dull and blah. Just ordered a black Mach 1 and really had a hard time picking a color because of not being sure I'd be able to keep it looking like this!

I agree - I was hesitant on a black Mach 1...I'm planning to clay bar and probably a sealant wax (Blackfire Hybrid?) the week I get the car. I really don't want to spend 1K+ on ceramic...i'll just wax myself.

 

[snake bite]

Opti coat was the best think I could have done to my black mustang. 50000km later and it still looks hot, worth every cent of the $700 bucks it cost me nearly 5yrs ago

 

[Mikepol2]

I agree - I was hesitant on a black Mach 1...I'm planning to clay bar and probably a sealant wax (Blackfire Hybrid?) the week I get the car. I really don't want to spend 1K+ on ceramic...i'll just wax myself.

Guys who are really into detailing have pooh-poohed me for saying this but I use the Adams SiO ceramic kit and it works great. Apparently it’s not “real” ceramic or something. Anyways I messaged Adams and they said they have a new graphene kit they’d reccommend for a new black car. Don’t know what graphene is but I’ll probably try it.

 

[Zacaxel]

Opti coat was the best think I could have done to my black mustang. 50000km later and it still looks hot, worth every cent of the $700 bucks it cost me nearly 5yrs ago

Looks great.
Did you put some tint over the orange reflector in the lower rear? I have been wondering what I am going to do about that when i get mine.

 

[snake bite]

Looks great.
Did you put some tint over the orange reflector in the lower rear? I have been wondering what I am going to do about that when i get mine.

Yeah, and the rear, looks heaps better i think. Its special tint I got from the mob that tinted the windows. The good thing is the tint does NOT effect the reflective qualities of the reflectors. Not sure of the details of the tint though as it was just given to me

 

[Zacaxel]

The good thing is the tint does effect the reflective qualities of the reflectors.

Do you mean the tint does not effect the reflective qualities?
I assume its only the ones on the back that are reflectors, the ones on the side should be ok to cover as i dont think there are any ADR's for side reflectors in AUS?

I wasnt going to worry about the rear ones (red i think), because they are pretty low down, and because I am getting a gloss back GT badge on the rear and also some smoked lens covers for the rear lights, I dont want to give the wollopers any reason to stick me with a fine!

 

[snake bite]

Ha ha ha yes that's what I meant

 

[SonicBlur]

A few updated pics with the new wheels. I love Shadow Black but DAMN is a pain to keep clean!

 

[snake bite]

Love the Black Beauty, random pic from my phone outside the pet shop today.....loving my new GT350 Track Pack spoiler......nice

 

[Soulja4187]

I started with a Performance Pack car as well. The easiest path to the big brake upgrade is the GT350R kit along with the wheel packackage, highly recommended are a set of lowering springs and caster camber plates. Shocks and struts would be good at the same time since everything will be taken apart. Be aware though your looking at about a $6,500 to $7,000 budget for the project.

Does anyone know the specs for these wheels, size and model?

 

[wireeater]

playing with the mini 2 and a lil editing.

 

[freudianfloyd]

Here is my new S550 black on black on black. I love the sinister look of this car, but I am already sick of washing it. I have washed it or detailed it more than I have driven it, just trying to keep it looking good. (I live in bug central in the middle of farm country, and have an 800' gravel driveway)

Here is is after a quick wash yesterday. When I left work, I noticed some bumps covering every square inch of the car. It felt rough like sandpaper. I have no idea what it was, it was washed Sunday night so it had to have happened while sitting at work. Some of it took a good amount of scrubbing to get off. The worst part is, I washed and dried it, fully knowing there is a chance of rain today. I just couldn't let whatever was all over it sit on my paint.

 

[freudianfloyd]

Who has done ceramic coating on their black car? I am considering it, just to help protect against swirl marks bug guts and water spots from destroying my paint. From those of you that have it, does it seem like it was a good investment?

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