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not5-0
09-19-2020, 05:26 PM
I haven't posted in a while but I still own my MM going on 16 years. I have babied this car from day 1 but time does takes it's toll after 113,000 miles so I decided to do a make over. The sides of the car still looked new but the bumpers, front clip, roof and trunk were showing road rash and some clear coat wear. I decided to do the following:

refinish front bumper including filling license plate holes
new Saleen style build numbers on bumper
new grille
new lights
refinish hood
new mach 1 chin spoiler
repaint wiper arms
new windshield
refinish roof
refinish trunk and spoiler

I got the car back last week and did a full detail today and I feel like a kid again. It looks showroom new. It only took 10 minutes of driving before I got my first person pull up next to me and beep and give me the thumbs up.

I have a few other surprises in store for the inside. Stay tuned.
BackNBlack
09-19-2020, 07:13 PM
Looks GREAT and CONGRATS on the "refresh"...now go out and slap her around for another 100K...
TED73
09-20-2020, 05:29 AM
When you say you had the hood/roof/trunk re-finished, what was involved? Did they sand it down, primed and re-painted? I've been looking to do something like that with my car but don't want to break the bank.
Mr. Man
09-20-2020, 09:18 AM
What brand headlites did you go with? Are you happy with the fit if they are not OEMs?
not5-0
09-20-2020, 09:45 AM
What brand headlites did you go with? Are you happy with the fit if they are not OEMs?


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They fit fine and look good but I don't know how good they are going to hold up over time. If my car was a daily driver I would probably try to get oem.
not5-0
09-20-2020, 09:57 AM
When you say you had the hood/roof/trunk re-finished, what was involved? Did they sand it down, primed and re-painted? I've been looking to do something like that with my car but don't want to break the bank.

yes, full refinish by a very reputable body shop. Price will vary depending on the shop so shop around but you are probably going to spend at least 2k.
Peace2Peep
09-20-2020, 10:10 AM
That Marauder looks like a brand new baby! Great job! Enjoy!
fastblackmerc
09-21-2020, 05:45 AM
Looks great!!!!!!!!!!
Cobra25
10-10-2020, 08:46 AM
They are fun cars. Glad to hear your working on it again,. Still have mine too. Just love the car .
sflrainmaker01
10-21-2020, 02:08 PM
Looks amazing! I was getting ready to do the same......until the trans decided to give me grief. Maybe next year!