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Old 06-03-2008, 02:17 PM
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does someone know where can i buy Taillight Panel for a 2001 mustang.
not the Mustang Honeycomb Trim Panel or that's the only option i have?
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 01:11 PM
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you mean like whats available from CDC for the Mach1's? Or something else
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 02:26 PM
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go to stangmods.com they got a bunch of the ones youre looking for
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 06:16 PM
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i looked at stangmods i dont find any
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 07:28 PM
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The only taillight panel for 99-04 that I know of is the honeycomb one. Other than that you can put vinyl there or get it painted.
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 07:38 PM
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i cant member who but some1 on here has it painted. it was one of the white stanger guys. it looked awesome actually
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 07:56 AM
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what type of painted will i need for this?
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 04:34 PM
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I would take it somewhere to get professionally done. It won't be that much.
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream
i cant member who but some1 on here has it painted. it was one of the white stanger guys. it looked awesome actually
Mustangvsix did it himself i believe. It turned out really good.
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 04:29 PM
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definately paint this yourself, it is super simple. That or go to ebay and buy a vinyl panel( I tried this, but didn't have the patients to get that sticker to fold around the edges, it is a real pain to install.)





Ok, simply put. Go to autozone, pick up some black paint(gloss, flat black, or semi-gloss; your choice).
Pick up some 800 and 1000 Grit Sandpaper
Tape off with painters tape the top edge of the trunk panel area, to prevent sanding to far up on your trunk.

Now Sand with the 800 grit, until you no longer have a shine, then finish off with 1000 grit. You should still have base color, just no more clear coat on your paint. This should be done by wet sanding, meaning you get your sandpaper wet then sand the panel.

When done sanding dry the area and be sure it is free of any lint left behind from drying.
Mask off the back half of your car to prevent paint from getting anywhere except on the trunk panel. Be sure to mask off your liscense plate lights, wouldn't want to go painting those.
All that is left it to paint the area. Just do several even and light coats until the surface is sufficiently covered. For how to spray the paint, just read the back of the can and follow there directions for drying and coat application. As well as application of clear coat.
All done.
 

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Old 06-07-2008, 06:00 PM
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dude......you and machjno have my fav looking stangs out there.
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream
dude......you and machjno have my fav looking stangs out there.
thanks a bunch man!!
 
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Old 06-09-2008, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mustangvsix
definately paint this yourself, it is super simple. That or go to ebay and buy a vinyl panel( I tried this, but didn't have the patients to get that sticker to fold around the edges, it is a real pain to install.)





Ok, simply put. Go to autozone, pick up some black paint(gloss, flat black, or semi-gloss; your choice).
Pick up some 800 and 1000 Grit Sandpaper
Tape off with painters tape the top edge of the trunk panel area, to prevent sanding to far up on your trunk.

Now Sand with the 800 grit, until you no longer have a shine, then finish off with 1000 grit. You should still have base color, just no more clear coat on your paint. This should be done by wet sanding, meaning you get your sandpaper wet then sand the panel.

When done sanding dry the area and be sure it is free of any lint left behind from drying.
Mask off the back half of your car to prevent paint from getting anywhere except on the trunk panel. Be sure to mask off your liscense plate lights, wouldn't want to go painting those.
All that is left it to paint the area. Just do several even and light coats until the surface is sufficiently covered. For how to spray the paint, just read the back of the can and follow there directions for drying and coat application. As well as application of clear coat.
All done.
i will try this weekend.
 
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Old 06-10-2008, 05:14 PM
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r those aftermarket taillights. They kind of have the black border like on the 94-98's, badass
 
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Old 06-10-2008, 05:59 PM
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they are stock taillights with taillight outlines. I love them , you can get them off ebay for $15.
 
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Old 06-11-2008, 03:35 AM
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if i were you, i would go and have it painted professionally. i too didnt have the patients to put them on and i just left the middle black..this summer when i go to have my bullitt sidescoops painted, im going to have them paint the tail light area as well.
 
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Old 06-11-2008, 08:45 AM
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i have a friend that works in a body shop i will call him to see if he can do it for me.
 
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