Thanks to Pete for his original FAQ.
-Pudmunkie
FAQ: Where to buy parts
Modifications & Maintenance Forums Suggestion Box
Mondeo parts do not fit without modification(s), if at all!
Body Kits
FAQ - Contour/Mystique Body kits
Hoods
Carbon Fiber Hoods: There were three styles available - OEM, cowl and Evo. None are currently in production.
Clear corners
See the Lighting forum
98+ Clear corner discussion
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
CD2 Engine protectent will help keep a fresh looking engine bay
Silicone couplings for intake pipes - Discussion here
Fuel Door
Billet Mustang Fuel Door by guzzi svt
Headlights
See the Lighting forum
FAQ - How-to bake open headlights
FAQ - Hazing Headlights
Doors
"Knauberizing" (removing door ding guards) by GTOPete -- named after CEGer Robert Knauber
Knauberizing made easy and quick by 95_Mystique
15-minute Knauberizing by imstock
Fixing difficult to open doors by andreslobo
Mesh Grilles & Front Oval
FAQ - Mesh Grilles
Mesh Grills (Post-98)
Front oval How-to
Grill Mesh How-To (Pre-98)
Grill Mesh How-To (Pre-98) by dyaballikl
Stazi Mesh gen 1, 1.5 or 2 Install by Savior (Stazi mesh was supplied by CEGer Stazi.)
Stazi Mesh gen 2 Install by Savior.
Mirrors
Mirror, heated sideview mirror (recontent)
Mirko Splitter
Mirko Racing has closed as its founder, Albert Mirko, has passed away.
Search: "Mirko", "splitter", "mold" AND "Mirko", "Dzus"
Molding pre-98 trunklid
Molding - Pre-98 trunk thread
Paint, Wash and Wax
Washing, Wetsanding, Wax and Polish by FIND
Painting Your Car by FIND
Touch-up paint at Paintscratch.com or Automotive Touchup
Contour paint codes by CEGer todras
Front oval with muriatic acid dip, or sanding to prep: Search for "oval" AND "paint", or "muriatic acid"
Weather strips next to windshield: How-to by CEGer Goonz SVT
Headlights ("Hightower the headlights"): Search: "paint" AND "headlight" for many discussions on how to open, paint, seal
Interior / dash: Krylon Fusion spray paint is the most popular. Search: "paint" AND "interior", or "paint" AND "dash"
Emblems, stickers, decals
Vinyl decals, stickers, overlays available from CEGer parkedcar. Wait for warm weather (60 degrees +) to apply/remove emblems, stickers and decals.
Taillights and rear reflector
Rear reflector painting: Search: "reflector" AND "paint"
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
Trunk lids among different model years are a direct swap. pre-98 to 98+ and vice versa
Mirrors
Recontenting Heated Mirrors to a 98+ thanks to toodles
Topshop has wrapped several sets of mirror bases in Carbon Fiber. Mirror bases can be painted.
Sail Panel
Sail Panel Removal
Sail Panel PLEXIGLASS removal (from panel)
Windows
Window Glass replacement
Window glass replacement
Window channel replacement
Wipers, Cowl, Cabin Air Filter
Air cowl removal (Wiper/Motor/Cabin air cowl)
Wiper Arm Removal
Trunk
Trunk Spoiler Repair
Trunk strut / trunk lift removal and installation video and older thread
Trunk Opening Mechanism Fix
Trunk Opening Mechanism Fix part 2
-Pudmunkie
FAQ: Where to buy parts
Modifications & Maintenance Forums Suggestion Box
Mondeo parts do not fit without modification(s), if at all!
Body Kits
FAQ - Contour/Mystique Body kits
Hoods
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 and contact NorCalCoug to see if there are any extra hoods available.
Clear corners
See the Lighting forum
98+ Clear corner discussion
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
CD2 Engine protectent will help keep a fresh looking engine bay
Silicone couplings for intake pipes - Discussion here
Fuel Door
Billet Mustang Fuel Door by guzzi svt
Headlights
See the Lighting forum
FAQ - How-to bake open headlights
FAQ - Hazing Headlights
Doors
"Knauberizing" (removing door ding guards) by GTOPete -- named after CEGer Robert Knauber
Knauberizing made easy and quick by 95_Mystique
15-minute Knauberizing by imstock
Fixing difficult to open doors by andreslobo
Mesh Grilles & Front Oval
FAQ - Mesh Grilles
Mesh Grills (Post-98)
Front oval How-to
Grill Mesh How-To (Pre-98)
Grill Mesh How-To (Pre-98) by dyaballikl
Stazi Mesh gen 1, 1.5 or 2 Install by Savior (Stazi mesh was supplied by CEGer Stazi.)
Stazi Mesh gen 2 Install by Savior.
Mirrors
Mirror, heated sideview mirror (recontent)
Mirko Splitter
Mirko Racing has closed as its founder, Albert Mirko, has passed away.
Search: "Mirko", "splitter", "mold" AND "Mirko", "Dzus"
Molding pre-98 trunklid
Molding - Pre-98 trunk thread
Paint, Wash and Wax
Washing, Wetsanding, Wax and Polish by FIND
Painting Your Car by FIND
Touch-up paint at Paintscratch.com or Automotive Touchup
Contour paint codes by CEGer todras
Front oval with muriatic acid dip, or sanding to prep: Search for "oval" AND "paint", or "muriatic acid"
Weather strips next to windshield: How-to by CEGer Goonz SVT
Headlights ("Hightower the headlights"): Search: "paint" AND "headlight" for many discussions on how to open, paint, seal
Interior / dash: Krylon Fusion spray paint is the most popular. Search: "paint" AND "interior", or "paint" AND "dash"
Emblems, stickers, decals
Vinyl decals, stickers, overlays available from CEGer parkedcar. Wait for warm weather (60 degrees +) to apply/remove emblems, stickers and decals.
Taillights and rear reflector
Rear reflector painting: Search: "reflector" AND "paint"
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
Trunk lids among different model years are a direct swap. pre-98 to 98+ and vice versa
Mirrors
Recontenting Heated Mirrors to a 98+ thanks to toodles
Topshop has wrapped several sets of mirror bases in Carbon Fiber. Mirror bases can be painted.
Sail Panel
Sail Panel Removal
Sail Panel PLEXIGLASS removal (from panel)
Windows
Window Glass replacement
Window glass replacement
Window channel replacement
Wipers, Cowl, Cabin Air Filter
Air cowl removal (Wiper/Motor/Cabin air cowl)
Wiper Arm Removal
Trunk
Trunk Spoiler Repair
Trunk strut / trunk lift removal and installation video and older thread
Trunk Opening Mechanism Fix
Trunk Opening Mechanism Fix part 2
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