GTO Pete
08-26-2006, 12:32 AM
Thanks to Pete for his original FAQ.
-Pudmunkie
FAQ: Where to buy parts (http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=40)
Modifications & Maintenance Forums Suggestion Box (http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=37)
Mondeo parts do not fit without modification(s), if at all!
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Touch-up paint at:
Paintscratch.com (http://paintscratch.com/)
Automotive Touchup (http://www.automotivetouchup.com)
Paint code post (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=901409&Forum=aesthetics&Words=Willow%20Frost%20&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=99&Old=allposts&Main=901409&Search=true#Post901409) by CEGer todras
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Aesthetics How-to's on Main site (http://www.contour.org/mods/mods.php?s=howto&cat=Aesthetic)
Rear Bumper Sag Fix (http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=probs&displayid=14)
=Body Kits=
FAQ - Contour/Mystique Body kits (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=612651&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
=Carbon Fiber Hoods=
There were three styles available - OEM, cowl and Evo. None are currently in production.
OEM - ebay, CEG classifieds
Cowl - ebay, CEG classifieds
Evo - Check the Group Buy (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=groupbuy&Number=140539&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1) and contact NorCalCoug (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showprofile.php?Cat=&User=892&Number=140539&Board=groupbuy&what=showflat&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1) to see if there are any extra hoods available.
=Clear corners=
(See lighting forum also)
98+ Clear corner discussion (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=491818&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1)
98+ clear corners (http://www.geocities.com/sweetsvt99/mods/#headlamp)
Search: "clear corner" for thousands of posts about this
**Note that in most states, removing the amber side lens is illegal.
=Engine bay=
Cleaning:
Cleaning Engine Bay thread (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=579339&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
CD2 Engine protectent will help keep a fresh looking engine bay
Dress up:
Silicone couplers & tubing (http://www.hightempsilicone.com/) **Added 1/3/06
=Headlights=
(See Lighting forum also)
FAQ - How-to bake open headlights (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=1157864&page=4&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=365&fpart=1)
FAQ - Hazing Headlights (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=571871&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
=Knauberize / remove door ding guards=
FAQ - Knauberize (removing door ding guards) (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=438871&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
=Mesh Grilles & Front Oval=
FAQ - Mesh Grilles (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=437752&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
Front oval How-to (http://www.contour.org/archive/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB7&Number=217195&page=&view=&sb=&o=&fpart=1&vc=1)
=Mirko Splitter=
Mirko Racing (http://www.mirkoracing.com/ford_parts.htm#splitter)
Search: "Mirko", "splitter", "mold" AND "Mirko", "Dzus"
=Molding pre-98 trunklid=
Molding - Pre-98 trunk thread (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=1030993&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1#Post1031618)
=Painting __________=
-Front oval
muriatic acid dip or sanding to prep
Search:
"oval" AND "paint"
"muriatic acid"
-Weather strips next to windshield
How-to by CEGer Goonz SVT (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=1273546&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=365&fpart=1)
-Headlights: to "Hightower"
Search: "paint" AND "headlight" for many discussions on how to open, paint, seal
-Interior / dash
Krylon Fusion spray paint most popular.
Search: "paint" AND "interior"
Search: "paint" AND "dash"
-Rear reflector
can also be spray tinted
Search: "reflector" AND "paint"
Search: "spray" and "tint"
Search: "nightshades"
Emblems, stickers, decals
- Vinyl decals, stickers, overlays www.contour.org (http://www.contour.org) by CEGer parkedcar
- wait for warm weather (60 degrees +) to apply/remove emblems, stickers and decals
Taillights
- No one makes an aftermarket taillight replacement. No clear, no altezza, etc. Several members have created their own clear lenses using Mystique Tails.
- Tint with Niteshades
Trunk lid swap
- pre-98 to 98+ and vice versa
Mirrors
- Topshop has wrapped several sets of mirror bases in Carbon Fiber
- mirror bases can be painted
- Adding Heated Mirrors to a 98+ (http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=17647) thanks to toodles
Engine bay
Silicone couplings for intake pipes
- Discussion here (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=genmods&Number=719058&Forum=genmods&Words=couplings&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=719058&Search=true#Post719058)
Window Tinting Regulations
UNITED STATES Window Tint Regulations (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Law_Chart/State%20Law%20Chart.htm)
CANADA Window Tint Regulations (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Consumer_Info/auto_provincelaws.html)
EUROPE Window Tint Regulations (PDF) (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Law_Chart/EWFA%20Tint%20Laws.pdf)
-Pudmunkie
FAQ: Where to buy parts (http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=40)
Modifications & Maintenance Forums Suggestion Box (http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=37)
Mondeo parts do not fit without modification(s), if at all!
------------------------------------------------------------
Touch-up paint at:
Paintscratch.com (http://paintscratch.com/)
Automotive Touchup (http://www.automotivetouchup.com)
Paint code post (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=901409&Forum=aesthetics&Words=Willow%20Frost%20&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=99&Old=allposts&Main=901409&Search=true#Post901409) by CEGer todras
------------------------------------------------------------
Aesthetics How-to's on Main site (http://www.contour.org/mods/mods.php?s=howto&cat=Aesthetic)
Rear Bumper Sag Fix (http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=probs&displayid=14)
=Body Kits=
FAQ - Contour/Mystique Body kits (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=612651&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
=Carbon Fiber Hoods=
There were three styles available - OEM, cowl and Evo. None are currently in production.
OEM - ebay, CEG classifieds
Cowl - ebay, CEG classifieds
Evo - Check the Group Buy (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=groupbuy&Number=140539&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1) and contact NorCalCoug (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showprofile.php?Cat=&User=892&Number=140539&Board=groupbuy&what=showflat&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1) to see if there are any extra hoods available.
=Clear corners=
(See lighting forum also)
98+ Clear corner discussion (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=491818&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1)
98+ clear corners (http://www.geocities.com/sweetsvt99/mods/#headlamp)
Search: "clear corner" for thousands of posts about this
**Note that in most states, removing the amber side lens is illegal.
=Engine bay=
Cleaning:
Cleaning Engine Bay thread (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=579339&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
CD2 Engine protectent will help keep a fresh looking engine bay
Dress up:
Silicone couplers & tubing (http://www.hightempsilicone.com/) **Added 1/3/06
=Headlights=
(See Lighting forum also)
FAQ - How-to bake open headlights (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=1157864&page=4&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=365&fpart=1)
FAQ - Hazing Headlights (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=571871&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
=Knauberize / remove door ding guards=
FAQ - Knauberize (removing door ding guards) (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=438871&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
=Mesh Grilles & Front Oval=
FAQ - Mesh Grilles (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=437752&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1)
Front oval How-to (http://www.contour.org/archive/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB7&Number=217195&page=&view=&sb=&o=&fpart=1&vc=1)
=Mirko Splitter=
Mirko Racing (http://www.mirkoracing.com/ford_parts.htm#splitter)
Search: "Mirko", "splitter", "mold" AND "Mirko", "Dzus"
=Molding pre-98 trunklid=
Molding - Pre-98 trunk thread (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=1030993&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1#Post1031618)
=Painting __________=
-Front oval
muriatic acid dip or sanding to prep
Search:
"oval" AND "paint"
"muriatic acid"
-Weather strips next to windshield
How-to by CEGer Goonz SVT (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=aesthetics&Number=1273546&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=365&fpart=1)
-Headlights: to "Hightower"
Search: "paint" AND "headlight" for many discussions on how to open, paint, seal
-Interior / dash
Krylon Fusion spray paint most popular.
Search: "paint" AND "interior"
Search: "paint" AND "dash"
-Rear reflector
can also be spray tinted
Search: "reflector" AND "paint"
Search: "spray" and "tint"
Search: "nightshades"
Emblems, stickers, decals
- Vinyl decals, stickers, overlays www.contour.org (http://www.contour.org) by CEGer parkedcar
- wait for warm weather (60 degrees +) to apply/remove emblems, stickers and decals
Taillights
- No one makes an aftermarket taillight replacement. No clear, no altezza, etc. Several members have created their own clear lenses using Mystique Tails.
- Tint with Niteshades
Trunk lid swap
- pre-98 to 98+ and vice versa
Mirrors
- Topshop has wrapped several sets of mirror bases in Carbon Fiber
- mirror bases can be painted
- Adding Heated Mirrors to a 98+ (http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=17647) thanks to toodles
Engine bay
Silicone couplings for intake pipes
- Discussion here (http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=genmods&Number=719058&Forum=genmods&Words=couplings&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=719058&Search=true#Post719058)
Window Tinting Regulations
UNITED STATES Window Tint Regulations (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Law_Chart/State%20Law%20Chart.htm)
CANADA Window Tint Regulations (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Consumer_Info/auto_provincelaws.html)
EUROPE Window Tint Regulations (PDF) (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Law_Chart/EWFA%20Tint%20Laws.pdf)