Finally saw the 2015 Mustang!

[Herr_Poopschitz]

Anyone know if the spoiler is bolted down or just 3M double sided taped down? I think it looks hideous.

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[DivineStrike]

My guess and hope would be that it's "taped" down, for those that want to remove it. But I dunno, I don't see that holding up over the long run, so it could be bolted instead. That would also make the fact Ford is limiting when you can or can't have a spoiler, make a little more sense. But I'm not really sure if anyone really knows, your guess is as good as any ones at this point. Unless Tony or anyone else who went to the factory can say otherwise.

 

[Codog23]

I have a black 2011 GT and I have to wash it constantly. Shows every speck of dust and every smudge. These pics are great but confirmed my promise to never buy a black car again. I love it for the 3 minutes it is clean, but then i just get frustrated. I ordered a Silver 2015 GT!! Silver from now on!!!!

 

[Thed]

My guess and hope would be that it's "taped" down, for those that want to remove it. But I dunno, I don't see that holding up over the long run, so it could be bolted instead. That would also make the fact Ford is limiting when you can or can't have a spoiler, make a little more sense. But I'm not really sure if anyone really knows, your guess is as good as any ones at this point. Unless Tony or anyone else who went to the factory can say otherwise.

Even if it was taped on, it would be taped on at the factory before the paint has fully dried and cured. If you were to rip it off you'd also be taking some paint with it.

Solution? Order a spoiler delete from the factory.

 

[oj5OH]

Even if it was taped on, it would be taped on at the factory before the paint has fully dried and cured. If you were to rip it off you'd also be taking some paint with it.

Solution? Order a spoiler delete from the factory.

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[Tony Alonso]

Anyone know if the spoiler is bolted down or just 3M double sided taped down? I think it looks hideous.

My guess and hope would be that it's "taped" down, for those that want to remove it. But I dunno, I don't see that holding up over the long run, so it could be bolted instead. That would also make the fact Ford is limiting when you can or can't have a spoiler, make a little more sense. But I'm not really sure if anyone really knows, your guess is as good as any ones at this point. Unless Tony or anyone else who went to the factory can say otherwise.

It's probably like the current spoilers, meaning taped and attached with bolts.

 

[Tony Alonso]

Even if it was taped on, it would be taped on at the factory before the paint has fully dried and cured. If you were to rip it off you'd also be taking some paint with it.

Solution? Order a spoiler delete from the factory.

It it is attached AFTER the paint is dried. The spoilers can be removed but you will have holes in the decklid.

 

[TampaBear67]

I owned a black car. Looked absolutely amazing following a wash and wax. I swore I'd never own one again. And I swore it again after my second black car, which again looked amazing. For a hour. Once a week.

Exactly! I would Spend 3-4 Hours Washing & Detailing my Black 87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe, Go inside to get a drink to cool down and come back out to find it already dusty. I Loved that car but it was a Full Time Job keeping it clean.

Exactly. Really dark blue (like my Infiniti G35 in Twilight Blue) is just as bad. I am done with that.

I agree 100%! Having Sworn to Never Own Another Black Car Again, my next car was a White Lincoln Mark VII LSC, followed by a Titanium Silver Thunderbird Supercoupe. When it came time to replace the Supercoupe I started shopping for a Pearl White or Silver 97 Thunderbird LX 4.6 Liter V-8, when I ran across my 97 Moonlight Blue Thunderbird. The Color was GORGEOUS and it Sucked Me In. I had Sworn No More Black, but I wasn't thinking about it being any other Dark Color. Again I Loved the Car but Dreaded Keeping it Clean. So from Now On, I'm Done with Any Dark Colors which is why I'm leaning toward Ingot Silver with the Redline Interior, or Triple Yellow with the Ebony Premier Trim.

you guys think DIB will be much better? It's still pretty dark

Deep Impact Blue reminds me so much of the Moonlight Blue on my 97 Thunderbird. There is a video of a Deep Impact Blue GT with the 50th Anniversary Appearance Package being backed in under a Tent on here. When I saw it, Just for a Second I thought OMG, that is Gorgeous! Which was my reaction to seeing my 97 T-Bird on first sight. NEVER AGAIN!
Ruby Red is almost just as bad. My Dad just traded his Silver 2010 F-250 for a Ruby Red 2014 F-150 and is Regretting the Color Choice because It's a PITA to Keep Clean and Shows Every Speck of Dust and Water Spots. As far as I'm concerned, Black, Ruby Red, Guard, Derp Impact Blue, and Magnetic are Colors I Personally would Never Consider.

 

[Robinson02]

Black can't be THAT bad. This is my first black car, and boy oh boy does it look sexy on the S550. My performance white showed every speck of dust and dirt under the sun. My Race Red however, well you really cant tell unless the dirt or dust is of a darker color.

My boss has a black shelby and she washes it every monday and friday before she comes to work (drive thru pressure wash) and it looks good from tues - thurs.

It was either CO or Black for me on this one and I wasn't ballsy enough to buy CO without seeing one in person. A couple minuets a day making sure it stays clean is a small price to pay seeing that beautiful black.

Also, anybody who has owned a black car before, I am open to some tips of what to use to keep it clean.

 

[Colleton]

...As far as I'm concerned, Black, Ruby Red, Guard, Derp Impact Blue, and Magnetic are Colors I Personally would Never Consider.

If Magnetic is anything like Sterling Gray Metallic, it will hide dirt, scratches and swirlies very well. I think it's slightly darker than SGM though, so it may not be as effective.

 

[valentinoamoro]

Black can't be THAT bad. This is my first black car, and boy oh boy does it look sexy on the S550. My performance white showed every speck of dust and dirt under the sun. My Race Red however, well you really cant tell unless the dirt or dust is of a darker color.

My boss has a black shelby and she washes it every monday and friday before she comes to work (drive thru pressure wash) and it looks good from tues - thurs.

It was either CO or Black for me on this one and I wasn't ballsy enough to buy CO without seeing one in person. A couple minuets a day making sure it stays clean is a small price to pay seeing that beautiful black.

Also, anybody who has owned a black car before, I am open to some tips of what to use to keep it clean.

I owned a black car and said never again (to black or dark blue). Tips - there is pretty much nothing you can do to prevent swirl/holograms/spider webs, but you can reduce their occurance by handwashing gently. Remove any debris before waxing with a soft claybar (Following the right processes). I'd advice waxing it right after delivery to protect the delicate finish. Lastly, keep some touch up paint as chips will show up against the white primer.

One reason I am thrilled about TY (other than of course its presumed rarity, saturation and contrast with the black trim) is that I expect it to hide dirt well. My friends yellow 911 looks great 3 months after a wash and swirl marks are invisible. IT's not that black paints is scuffed/more delicate, its just that is highlights every little blemish.

 

[Fenderaddict2]

Exactly. Really dark blue (like my Infiniti G35 in Twilight Blue) is just as bad. I am done with that.

Yeah, my Kona Blue Mustang is better than black, but still needs far more pampering than I have the time for.

 

[Colleton]

Black can't be THAT bad. This is my first black car, and boy oh boy does it look sexy on the S550. My performance white showed every speck of dust and dirt under the sun. My Race Red however, well you really cant tell unless the dirt or dust is of a darker color.

My boss has a black shelby and she washes it every monday and friday before she comes to work (drive thru pressure wash) and it looks good from tues - thurs.

It was either CO or Black for me on this one and I wasn't ballsy enough to buy CO without seeing one in person. A couple minuets a day making sure it stays clean is a small price to pay seeing that beautiful black.

Also, anybody who has owned a black car before, I am open to some tips of what to use to keep it clean.

Oh yes, black absolutely IS that bad. There's nothing more heartbreaking than spending hours hand washing and detailing your black car, making it shiny and beautiful, only to have it show every speck of dust after a 10 minute drive. Black cars are beautiful when they're clean, but they show every flaw - dust, dirt, scratches and the almost inevitable OMGD SWIRLIES.

My '09 and '13 GT500s were both black. I had to wash those cars at least twice a week, more often if it rained. They got waxed at least every two weeks. Never again.

As for care, everyone has their own ideas. The two bucket wash method works well. Do whatever you can to reduce abrasion on the paint. I just tried to keep enough wax on the car so that the wax got scratched and not the paint.

 

[Gentracker]

I havent hand washed a car in over 10 years, so I always stick with easy to maintain colors. My last car was a silvery bluish gray that hid dirt well, and my current one is retina-searing yellow, that I have literally only washed twice this whole year. Good thing about it, its so bright that all it needs is a quick rinse and it looks clean again.

If I go with a 5.0 I will likely choose something like Guard or Magnetic or OW. No more yellow (it attracts bees and Im terrified of them!) and though it looks sexy, you couldnt pay me to drive a black car, esp. in texas.

 

[5.0GT]

Oh yes, black absolutely IS that bad. There's nothing more heartbreaking than spending hours hand washing and detailing your black car, making it shiny and beautiful, only to have it show every speck of dust after a 10 minute drive. Black cars are beautiful when they're clean, but they show every flaw - dust, dirt, scratches and the almost inevitable OMGD SWIRLIES.

My '09 and '13 GT500s were both black. I had to wash those cars at least twice a week, more often if it rained. They got waxed at least every two weeks. Never again.

As for care, everyone has their own ideas. The two bucket wash method works well. Do whatever you can to reduce abrasion on the paint. I just tried to keep enough wax on the car so that the wax got scratched and not the paint.

+1 Black is A NIGHTMARE to keep shiny....one trip to work and back and its dirty...never again will I own a black auto.

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