Poisoned Pony Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Pretty much a direct copy of my build thread on the other forum Walking thru the used car storage lot back in October, I spied this little gem of a Mach 1 sitting in auction area. It was owned by a fellow local club member who traded it in for a new Focus ST. Long story short, pulled the trigger, got a screaming deal on it and sold the Tangerine '96 GT. Now I'm a Mach owner for the 2nd time aroundDetails:- 2004 Mach 1, 5 speed manual- Competition Orange, 113k milesMods:- Magnaflow Magnapack catback- O/R X-pipe- lowering springs- underdrive pullies- canned tune- 17x9 and 17x10.5 '03 Cobra rims- 4.10 gearspics from when I did the used vehicle inspection and a session my wife shot with a model friend of hers Meeting the old Tangerine car Getting a new t-stat after running heat on my way to work Random pics from work With the new garage room-mate, my wife's 2014 ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 So this past February, I got her all cleaned up for a big local Mustang show Then the friday before the show, Valentine's Day, I was on my way to work when I witnessed a Windstar rear ending an Expedition at 50 mph. No cars flew in my lane, but I got a shower of debris. I thought it was just glass, but it turned out to be battery acid from the Windstar's battery. The effects of the battery acid on clearcoat are not pretty and yes, that is the paint peeling on the hood as a result. So with insurance stuff in hand, the car was dropped at a body shop to begin her stripping and repainting courtesy of the Windstar's insurance. The initial estimate was at $4500 but called for blending the paint. The shop I chose to perform the work decided against blending and recommended stripping the paint totally. PPG reps confirmed and USAA signed off (my insurance company, was going thru them prior to the Windstar's company taking fault). As of now, the bill is at $7000, not including a new rear bumper that was a casualty of the media blasting and my month long rental. Arrival at the body shop and disassembly Headed to Media Blasting Media Blasting Bare metal Sealer and Primer, done yesterday More pics of the primer process. The hood and decklid were primered today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted March 18, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Where in Florida are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@CJPP Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 damn well good to see they took care of the paint for you. Oh and seeing how the wifey has an ST, you are in the right place as I can take care of your Mach and her ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 damn well good to see they took care of the paint for you. Oh and seeing how the wifey has an ST, you are in the right place as I can take care of your Mach and her ST. oh we'll be hitting you up for some stuff here soon Where in Florida are you? Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Holy Hell. That's some nasty stuff! You said it was brake fluid? Yah that stuff can suck my nuts for what it did to my one wheel...... Anywho! Glad to see it getting the proper treatment and not being half assed! Be sure to keep us updated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Holy Hell. That's some nasty stuff! You said it was brake fluid? Yah that stuff can suck my nuts for what it did to my one wheel...... Anywho! Glad to see it getting the proper treatment and not being half assed! Be sure to keep us updated!! Originally it was thought to be brake fluid til the PPG reps came out to inspect the paint and determined it to be battery acid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 The car will no doubt look immaculate when they're finished, I definitely understand why they decided to completely strip the paint. If any of that battery acid was still in the paint/metal, they'd be re-spraying again, so a simple scuff and repaint wouldn't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Sharp Mach, I'm sure after the respray thaw paint will be like glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted March 19, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Orlando Sweet! I'm over in Tampa. Can't wait to see how the paint turns out. I'm looking for paint myself soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscribellito Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 dang man that sucks, but just think the paint job will be good as new! comp orange is one of my favorite colors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 wow quite the accident to spit battery acid everywhere. Glad to see the isnurance company agreed to let it get stripped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 is it just getting straight comp orange laid down again? perhaps painting the hood decal instead of vinyl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 We have color!!! Fresh Competition Orange!!! the body hits the booth on monday and she hits my garage wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbscobravert Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Holy cow. Talk about a nice treat being taken care of by the insurance company so well there. Looks like you will come out smelling like a rose on that one and have a beautiful paint job to boot. Kind of on topic here. Looking at the bumper laid up on the paint stand reminded me.....how do most of you get the bumper off the headlight panel...in particular the middle tab that goes under the headlight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Holy cow. Talk about a nice treat being taken care of by the insurance company so well there. Looks like you will come out smelling like a rose on that one and have a beautiful paint job to boot. Kind of on topic here. Looking at the bumper laid up on the paint stand reminded me.....how do most of you get the bumper off the headlight panel...in particular the middle tab that goes under the headlight?I use a screwdriver and pry/twist the headerpanel apart and the tab slips right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Holy cow. Talk about a nice treat being taken care of by the insurance company so well there. Looks like you will come out smelling like a rose on that one and have a beautiful paint job to boot. Kind of on topic here. Looking at the bumper laid up on the paint stand reminded me.....how do most of you get the bumper off the headlight panel...in particular the middle tab that goes under the headlight? I use a screwdriver and pry/twist the headerpanel apart and the tab slips right out. ^ what Blackmage said update:Scored some home-coming gifts for the Mach over the weekendAt the Brother's Performance show on saturday, picked a set of BBK long tubes and O/R X for $580 newThen bought a used JLT off the Mod Motor Mustang classified for $90 after I install these goodies, dyno-tune time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Moarrrrr Orrrrrange!!!!and they're doubling up on the clear as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member fiveohwblow Posted March 25, 2014 Supporting Member Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted March 25, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SublimeRT Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Looks like they're really doing an awesome job. I'm actually kind of surprised since it is insurance work. Was the original paint on the car starting to fade at all in spots? I used to have a Comp. Orange Mustang...I bought it new and had it for a few years and by time I sold it a lot of the plastic parts started to not match the rest of the car. Bumpers, rockers, side scoops, etc. If yours was doing the same then maybe all this was a blessing in disguise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Looks like they're really doing an awesome job. I'm actually kind of surprised since it is insurance work. Was the original paint on the car starting to fade at all in spots? I used to have a Comp. Orange Mustang...I bought it new and had it for a few years and by time I sold it a lot of the plastic parts started to not match the rest of the car. Bumpers, rockers, side scoops, etc. If yours was doing the same then maybe all this was a blessing in disguise. the side scoops were starting to fade and the drivers fender was a darker shade than the rest of the car. The rear bumper had been resprayed before but matched the car better than the fender. Definitely a blessing in disguise. Update: Finally done with paint!! :rockon: reassembly starts tomorrow. Glass, stripes and detail on thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 AHHHHH SO CLEANNNNN!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 It's not even cut and buffed yet and it looks soooooo good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 ya know, even right there the thing looks badass haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Today's update:I saw the car earlier today. The glass guy was there setting up to do his thing while the body guys were at lunch. All they had to reinstall were the doors, trim and front end. Their work will be wrapped up today, the stripes and detail is tomorrow. I'll pick her up after work tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted March 26, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Wow... I think I need battery acid thrown on my car now! These guys are doing an excellent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Yup, these guys pretty much nailed it. This makes me miss my dad's comp orange mach so bad, so good looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Today's update: SHE'S HOME!!!!! Stripes getting installed Picking her up after work!! Total bill USAA is sending to Geico: $9326Replaced: both bumper covers, mirrors, cowl panel, window moldings, windshield, stripes (the body shop is crediting me money for the hood stripe which I'll use for painting the hood) I have some look stuff on order, new foglights, new chin spoiler (no damage so it wasn't covered). Photoshoot coming this weekend provided weather co-operates My thanks to Gerber Collision in Orlando for putting up with my pestering and for keeping up to date each day on the progress. Top notch service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member fiveohwblow Posted March 28, 2014 Supporting Member Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 B-E-A-utiful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 That turned out spectacular! At a 10g bill I can see why. That work looks top notch. ImpressiveSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted March 28, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Your car is absolutely stunning. USAA is the best! I love those guys... now if I can convince them to pay for my paint bill lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 god damn that thing is hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscribellito Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Glad to see it is back together. It looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Paint is officially done! Used the insurance money for the hood stripe and had my hood painted at half the cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Lookin good! The wide stripe looks killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisoned Pony Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Long tube header swap started tonight. Got the k-member out of the way and soaked the header nuts in PB blaster. Should be wrapped up by tomorrow afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Everything looks great! Header swap looks like a lot of fun, but not really lol.Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscribellito Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've done long tubes in my car twice now. I feel your pain. It is not fun at all! First time was BBK, then I upgraded to ARH longtubes with an o/r x. The power and sound is definitely worth the headache though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
