1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted March 2, 2017 It wasn't intended to be a blanket statement and the ops comments suggested that he had a Mach 1, and in my extensive experience, a modified Mach 1 will have fewer buyers than a stock one . Also, it seems to me that if you aren't going to get into a pissing match about this then there was no point in you making this post . My comments are based on years of first hand experience dealing with many, many people and are based on what that first hand experience is. The fact is that a box stock car will typically sell more easily and quickly than a modified one . Another fact is that modifications are a personal preference and the custom paint scheme or custom wheels or custom interior one person likes may not be what another person likes whom is looking for a modified car which in itself narrows down the amount of potential buyers for a particular customized car. Some people that like modified cars hate the look of the Eleanor . I don't like the Eleanor look, and in fact, I supplied the people whom built the Eleanors for the movie with 5 fastbacks which they built into Eleanors for it and they offered to give me an Eleanor kit for FREE which was before the movie came out and I said no thanks. . Sorry can't help myself. I agree with both of you. Barnett did say if you were doing a stock car the correct paint would sell better, I'd have to agree. But, I think it to be true, if it's not a restoration or stock then it won't matter. I also agree that a modified 69 will probably be worth more then a stock one. However, how many cents on the dollar will it raise the price versus the cost? Does 15k in mods equate 7.5k more in value? I also agree a stock would be much easier to sell. It's also easier to come up with 15k for a driver vs 40k for a heavily modified mustang. Even a dunce like me can take a hour on google and figure out what I am looking at on a stock car. With that said, I like them modified better and that's what I am doing mine. So, in my unofficial opinion, the pissing match is a tie. MikeStang I love that green. I am pondering a darker green on mine at some point. 1 barnett468 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 No stencil, got the instructions from mustangsbymike.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 MAC, what paint did you decide to go with on that blackout hood? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 Thanks for the feedback guys. I have decided to go original style Hood blackout. Any one used the stencil available? I dealt with the same issues as you. I decided to do a semi-flat. However, because it doesn't have a clear or anything on top it really is a pain to take care of and it also shows the imperfections from driving more easily. If I were to do it again I would use the Mercedes paint (there is a thread about it on here someplace) that looks pretty original without the pitfalls of the flat black. Another option is to do a flat or semi flat clear over it. Many have done that with good success. I found my stencil on ebay! But that is also floating in a thread on here someplace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 Hood stencil...don't forget to do your cowl. http://www.cjponyparts.com/mach-1-hood-stencil-paints-center-blackout-and-surrounding-pinstripe-1969/p/SKSH11/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 Sherwin Williams Mercedes flat black Ultra 1, U12739 Check out this link. Everything you ever wanted to know about hood painting. I printed it out for easier reading and reference. It's an August '98 article from Mustang Monthly. Page 3 starts the '69 era. At the very bottom they reference the Mercedes paint. http://photos.mustangsbymike.com/Mach-1-Hood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 Sherwin Williams Mercedes flat black Ultra 1, U12739 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 I so wish...about the only thing I'd redo on my car...and I probably still will someday. Unless it was concours, of course. Has that ever been discussed? ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 This is Glasurit Aussie GT Falcon flat black. 1 latoracing reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Well, he would need the paint code for that aussie paint if he wanted to use it as we probably don't have it . The cedes paint looks slightly shinier which is what I would prefer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 The cedes paint looks slightly shinier which is what I would prefer. Ha, to me a minute to get the cedes, but I'm a bit slow. And I agree, is good stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 I used to mix my own color ,it was Centari pitch black and 10% flattener and was just about a dead ringer for this, and it lasted for years .We can no longer get Centari or the flattener here in Cali ..Stupid EPA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 ...but I'm a bit slow. One should never disagree with the moderator. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 If anyone want the formula i can post it. Just Glasurit paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites