I got to the body shop for only two hours today but at least I was able to fit some Mustang time in. I was able to install the hood and do the final alignment on the hood, fenders, and doors, the alignment turned out great. The gaps aren't perfect, but I would be willing to bet that they are better than they were back in '71, haha.
I also wet sanded and buffed the driver's front fender, just to get a feel of what I have in store for me. I have decided to wet sand and buff the whole car before I spray the matte black lower body and hood blackout. I remember how hard it was to get product out of that matte black on my 73 and don't want to splatter with compound or polish, and have to clean that out. I was planning on doing like I did on my Camaro and mask the matte black areas, but a few friends, and I think even some members here, recommended buffing first and it does make sense.
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The fender buffed out real nice for just a first cut and buff. TBH, there wasn't much texture in the first place, but it is nice and flat now. I did have a little runner on the front edge but that sanded down and buffed nicely.
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