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SHO-TYM

July 29, 2014, 11:41:18 PM
Man... I spent a little while washing my car and really getting into the little cracks and crevasses. This thing is so glossy it's almost like camouflage. Haha. Just thought I'd share a couple pics.
2011 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Livernois Motorsports Windstorm Intake, LME Stage 4+X Meth Tune, 160* thermostat, new motorcraft plugs gapped at .028. 3 Bar Map Sensor, LMS non-catted down pipes, Corsa Catback System, ALKY Methanol Injection, LED Puddle Lights, and (ATP upgraded turbos on the way)
Road & Track Article
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-ford-taurus-sho-looks-like/

glock-coma

#1
July 29, 2014, 11:45:48 PM
Looks great!!  Black looks sooooo good when it's clean.

2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

SHOnUup

#2
July 29, 2014, 11:56:29 PM
NICE!!!
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

curry67

#3
July 30, 2014, 12:31:56 AM
i just gave mine a good sudzy wash and she looks awesome.
ps microfiber is amazing

SHOdded

#4
July 30, 2014, 05:09:13 AM
Quote from: SHO-TYM on July 29, 2014, 11:41:18 PM
Man... I spent a little while washing my car and really getting into the little cracks and crevasses. This thing is so glossy it's almost like camouflage. Haha. Just thought I'd share a couple pics.
Nice of you to share ;)  It really does look AMAZING!  Any specific products or process that gets you there?
Quote from: curry67 on July 30, 2014, 12:31:56 AM
i just gave mine a good sudzy wash and she looks awesome.
ps microfiber is amazing
Gotta post pics!  Hopefully on a nice, sunny day to show off that special glow that comes about on white paint :)  Hook-and-loop cotton towels got nothin' on microfiber ...
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

SHO-TYM

#5
July 30, 2014, 07:14:26 AM Last Edit: July 30, 2014, 08:13:18 AM by SHO-TYM
Thanks guys. It makes it really easy to maintain all my cars and my bike when my best friend owns www.trushine.net . As soon as I bought the car, he takes it for a 12 hour paint correction. We worked on it until there are zero swirls or scratches. Then he puts a coating called "Ameri-coat", a top coat that stays for years to where you don't have to wax your car at all for many years. It also helps prevent bird etching, and hard water spots. So when it's time to wash, I get my 5 gallon bucket with grit guard in the bottom, a 100% sheep skin wash mit, and my Karcher electric pressure washer with foam cannot attachment. I spray all the loose dirt off, and then foam the car with wash solution, and then I wipe gently with my sheep skin mit, then I rince thoroughly,  and then dry using a 3 microfiber towel method. Start by drying the windows first, this helps prep the towels to absorb water off the paint. First towel is to get the majority of the water off and then the second to get the next little bit, and then the third is to get a truly spot free dry. Then I used meguiers spray tire shine on the tires and the flat black plasti dipped wheels followed up by a disposable microfiber cloth to prevent any running of the product. Turned out amazing. My buddy is the king of paint correction and clear bra installation. So check his website out for some great write ups and tips.
2011 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Livernois Motorsports Windstorm Intake, LME Stage 4+X Meth Tune, 160* thermostat, new motorcraft plugs gapped at .028. 3 Bar Map Sensor, LMS non-catted down pipes, Corsa Catback System, ALKY Methanol Injection, LED Puddle Lights, and (ATP upgraded turbos on the way)
Road & Track Article
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-ford-taurus-sho-looks-like/

SHOnUup

#6
July 30, 2014, 07:51:57 AM
I need a 12 hour professional job done...proof is in the pudding above!!!
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHO-TYM

#7
July 30, 2014, 08:14:43 AM
Here are some pics from this morning.
2011 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Livernois Motorsports Windstorm Intake, LME Stage 4+X Meth Tune, 160* thermostat, new motorcraft plugs gapped at .028. 3 Bar Map Sensor, LMS non-catted down pipes, Corsa Catback System, ALKY Methanol Injection, LED Puddle Lights, and (ATP upgraded turbos on the way)
Road & Track Article
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-ford-taurus-sho-looks-like/

SHOnUup

#8
July 30, 2014, 08:35:24 AM
Do the neighbors complain about the bright, eye piercing, source of light emitting from your driveway?
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

IHeartGroceries

#9
July 30, 2014, 08:48:07 AM
Dang, that sucker is looking slick.

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2013 SHO PP

SHO-TYM

#10
July 30, 2014, 09:00:42 AM
Quote from: SHOnUup on July 30, 2014, 08:35:24 AM
Do the neighbors complain about the bright, eye piercing, source of light emitting from your driveway?
I only have had 2 complaints! Haha. Thank you guys for the compliments. I wish I could keep it this clean all the time
2011 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Livernois Motorsports Windstorm Intake, LME Stage 4+X Meth Tune, 160* thermostat, new motorcraft plugs gapped at .028. 3 Bar Map Sensor, LMS non-catted down pipes, Corsa Catback System, ALKY Methanol Injection, LED Puddle Lights, and (ATP upgraded turbos on the way)
Road & Track Article
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-ford-taurus-sho-looks-like/

ZSHO

#11
July 30, 2014, 09:57:11 AM
Quote from: SHO-TYM on July 30, 2014, 09:00:42 AM
Quote from: SHOnUup on July 30, 2014, 08:35:24 AM
Do the neighbors complain about the bright, eye piercing, source of light emitting from your driveway?
I only have had 2 complaints! Haha. Thank you guys for the compliments. I wish I could keep it this clean all the time
Car looks smooth like butter,what did you put on there baby oil? LOl.


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

SHOdded

#12
July 30, 2014, 02:13:27 PM
Car looks even better in the sun!  Americoat is gaining acceptance among some of the top detailers I know.  Getting great results, and not too expensive either!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

SHO-TYM

#13
July 31, 2014, 09:17:51 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on July 30, 2014, 02:13:27 PM
Car looks even better in the sun!  Americoat is gaining acceptance among some of the top detailers I know.  Getting great results, and not too expensive either!

yea, I have always used opti-coat on all my other vehicles, and my buddy cut me a really good deal on the americoat since I agreed to be his test subject with the product. He wanted to see a real world black car with the coating and see how it reacts.... time will tell
2011 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Livernois Motorsports Windstorm Intake, LME Stage 4+X Meth Tune, 160* thermostat, new motorcraft plugs gapped at .028. 3 Bar Map Sensor, LMS non-catted down pipes, Corsa Catback System, ALKY Methanol Injection, LED Puddle Lights, and (ATP upgraded turbos on the way)
Road & Track Article
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-ford-taurus-sho-looks-like/

IHeartGroceries

#14
July 31, 2014, 11:40:31 AM
Not to detail the thread, but what could one expect from an Americoat coating on an existing, poorly conditioned finish?
I know it isn't a permanent coating. But, say, if I wanted to coat a patina'd pickup truck with Americoat, in lieu of clear coat...
Any opinions on that?

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