Painted trim parts are one of the best ways to make your Mustang stand out in a crowd. Buying the parts and taking them down to the local body shop on the other hand, can be a major drain on your time and your wallet. Now AmericanMuscle.com is making these upgrades easier and more affordable than ever, thanks to its new state-of-the-art paint facility.
Pre-painted parts are available in all 19 Ford OEM colors. AmericanMuscle’s master painting technicians have developed a 14-step process that delivers superior shine and durability. Best of all, because AmericanMuscle is painting your part ahead of time, ALL parts ship the same day at a price far less than having it done at your local body shop.
Better: And OEM-spec facility and 14-point painting system ensure only the highest quality.
Faster: Just like everything else at AmericanMuscle, pre-painted parts are always in stock and ship the same day you order.
More Affordable: AmericanMuscle buys in bulk and paints in bulk, producing better parts for less $$$.
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The Parts
At the leading edge of Mustang style, the parts list for the October 26 launch reads like a greatest hits playlist. Many of AmericanMuscle’s top sellers will be cleaned, prepped and painted in all 19 Ford factory colors.
- Headlight Splitters (05-09)
- Mirror Covers (05-09)
- Hood Scoops (05-09)
- Chin Spoilers (05-09)
- Quarter Window Louvers (05-09)
- Side Scoops (05-09)
The Booth
The facility at AmericanMuscle is nothing less than state of the art. It was designed and built by Global Finishing Solutions, the exclusive paint booth supplier to all OEM-endorsed paint shops. The booth at AmericanMuscle is a fully-loaded GFS system that employs numerous innovative technologies to produce a highly efficient, clean room environment and a minimal carbon footprint. The foundation for this eco-friendly program is the next-generation water-base paint that exceeds the quality and durability of traditional toxic solvent-base paints.
Using a semi-downdraft system, the paint booth achieves optimal painting conditions by shooting air down from the ceiling to evenly coat the painting surface. The air then circulates up and out the back of the booth where is it removed by the comprehensive filter system. This method, combined with air-powered Sata paint guns, provides an optimal formula for finished product that surpasses even OEM factory standards, not to mention a local paint shop.
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The AmericanMuscle 14-Step Painting Process
Every painted part from AmericanMuscle undergoes a meticulous 14-step process in order to produce only the highest quality results.
Inspection – Every part is carefully inspected by the AmericanMuscle paint team to determine if it is a viable candidate for the AM paint program.
Sanding – Before the painting even begins, parts are sanded by hand to remove any visible imperfections.
Primer – As the first coat to be applied, primer provides a solid base for the paint and fills any pinholes or other microscopic inconsistencies in the surface.
Sand 2 – Primered parts are sanded a second, time providing a perfectly smooth surface for painting.
Cure – The curing process ensures the primer is dried and set before further coats are applied. To cure the parts, the booth is heated to 185º for 5 minutes, then 170º for 15 minutes, and finally cooled for 3 minutes before the sealed environment is opened for inspection.
Sealer – Before the paint can be applied, all parts are treated with a sealer that facilitates adhesion and long-term durability.
Base Coat 1 – This is the first application of toned paint. Here the color is thin and weak by comparison to the finished product.
Base Coat 2 – The second round of paint builds on the first, effectively bolstering color depth and enhancing a smooth, shiny finish.
Base Coat 3 – A third coat delivers maximum depth in color and durability for long-term use on your Mustang in all possible environments.
Clear Coat – Clear coat is applied to bring out that glossy quality that truly makes a Mustang shine. Clear coat is the most durable layer, providing a hard shell of protection around your Mustang’s exterior.
Clear Coat 2 – To further enhance a strong, glossy exterior, a second clear coat is applied to all parts.
Cure 2 – Once the multiple layers of primer, sealer, base coat and finally clear coat have been applied, trim parts undergo a second curing process in order to achieve a perfect finish.
Cool – After the parts are cured and then cooled inside the paint booth they are removed to the cooling room where they rest undisturbed for an additional 8 to 12 hours.
Wet Sand – The AmericanMuscle master painter carefully examines every part in a final inspection to determine if parts require additional wet sanding to remove any minor imperfections before final packaging.
Now that you’ve got the details, go shop Pre-Painted Mustang Parts for your Pony!
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