Meguiar’s reveals Ford F-100 & Aston Martin GT3 will star in its 2026 SEMA booth

Meguiar’s – the original car care brand – is excited to announce the star attractions of its Central Hall booth #22357, which is the primary location for its 125th Anniversary celebrations at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 3-6.

If you’re looking for a reason to visit the Meguiar’s booth, how about 7?

• Brand-new 2027 Meguiar’s product reveals
• 11:30AM Press Conference
• Unveiling of Fat Fender Garage Ford F-100
• Unveiling of TJ Hunt’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3
• Limited Edition signed posters available Tuesday & Wednesday
• 125th Anniversary Cookies
• 125th Anniversary Leen Customs Pins

In addition to its Central Hall location, Meguiar’s is also hosting cars and activities at its outdoor booth #80030. Both locations will be revealing the brand new 2027 Meguiar’s car care products, designed for professional body shops and detailers as well as consumer products for every car enthusiast.

2027 product details were shared yesterday, and visitors to either of the Meguiar’s booths are invited to join the celebrations by enjoying an Anniversary Cookie or grabbing a Leen Customs Pin (while available).

Attendees wishing to grab a Limited Edition Poster are invited to visit booth #22357 at the designated time listed below to have a chance of receiving one of the individually numbered and signed collectibles:

As always, Meguiar’s continues its long-held tradition of unveiling two never-seen project cars in its 2026 SEMA booth. And as always, there will be a traditional “hot rod” build and a modern “import” vehicle. On this occasion, the Meguiar’s team is delighted to be working with two long-term partners to provide mouthwatering attractions for all SEMA visitors to enjoy. Both cars will be unveiled during the Meguiar’s booth Press Conference at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, when the builders will speak about their work.

“I've always loved the Vantage styling, and the GT3 race car takes that design to an entirely different level,” TJ Hunt said of his 2013 Aston Martin Vantage GT3.

TJ HUNT'S ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GT3

Regular SEMA attendees will undoubtedly remember that TJ’s Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo unveiled in the Meguiar’s booth last year was widely acknowledged among the best-in-show. It was born from his fascination with IMSA GT3 racing, and how the million-dollar race cars were all based on production vehicles. He loved the transformation the cars underwent to be competitive, with aggressive aerodynamic components and race-specific engineering.

TJ dreamed of bring his own GT3 concept to life many years ago. Eventually, he fulfilled that ambition with his first conversion, a Ferrari 458 GT3 built in 2020. He successfully transformed the street car exterior into something that resembled a factory-built GT3 race car while maintaining the original interior, comfort and functionality.

During that process, TJ discovered how challenging it could be to create an authentic conversion, since genuine GT3 components aren't typically available, and often require bodywork sourced from damaged or retired competition cars. Each piece then has to be adapted to fit the street car, but the end result is something truly special.

After the 458 project sparked his passion, TJ has pursued the same dream throughout his incredibly successful YouTube career. The next car would be a 2022 BMW M4 GT3 conversion, which was revealed in the Meguiar's booth at SEMA 2023. And last year, he followed it up with the 2017 Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo, which was again unveiled by Meguiar's.

For 2026, TJ was keen to continue that tradition, and this time he chose a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage GT3. “I've always loved the Vantage styling, and the GT3 race car takes that design to an entirely different level,” TJ said. “We were able to source a modified version of the GT3 body kit, so we decided to accept the challenge of transforming a street car into something inspired by its factory racing counterpart.

“What excites me most about these projects is that there really isn't a blueprint to follow,” he continued. “These aren't conventional aftermarket builds where you simply order parts and bolt everything together. Each GT3 conversion comes with its own challenges. They require custom fabrication and a great deal of problem-solving, which makes the finished product even more rewarding.”

To make the project possible, TJ secured a modified version of the Aston Martin Racing GT3 body kit. It included key components such as the deep front spoiler, vented hood, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear wing and more.

Having secured and fitted the precious composites, TJ made the totally unexpected decision to paint the sports car in Porsche Macadamia Metallic from the Paint to Sample program.

“I was tempted to choose British Racing Green for the car but I wanted this project to take a different direction, so I went with Macadamia from Porsche,” he explained. “I was drawn to its elegance and understated sophistication. It has a uniquely timeless, refined character that I felt would allow the build to stand apart from my previous cars while maintaining the same level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.”

We encourage everybody attending SEMA 2026 to visit Meguiar’s and see for themselves the unique paintwork glittering under the specialized booth lighting. We think everybody will agree, the result is stunning.

With its hand-built, naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V8 lurking under the vented hood, TJ opted to fit GT4-spec headers and exhaust system from VelocityAP in British Columbia. The mandrel-bent pipes are manufactured from aerospace-grade 304 austenitic stainless steel and weigh 66 lb less than the stock parts. The same company also provided its clutch package for the six-speed manual transmission.

To complete the GT3 conversion, TJ and his team fitted a set of Nitron R1 coilovers as well as 20” HRE R101 Lightweight wheels and Nitto NT01 tires. And to underscore the racing pedigree, the Vantage GT3 has an AP Racing Air Jack system, allowing the car to be raised in an instant by simply connecting an air line.

“This year's build continues a tradition that's become really special to me: bringing these one-of-a-kind GT3-inspired creations to life. and unveiling them alongside Meguiar's at SEMA,” TJ concluded.

TECH SPEC

2013 Aston Martin Vantage GT3

Modified AMR GT3 body kit painted Porsche PTS Macadamia Metallic, Velocity Automotive Performance GT4 headers, exhaust system and clutch package, Nitron R1 coilovers, AP Racing Air Jack system, 20x10” front, 20x12” rear HRE R101 Lightweight wheels, 285/35 R20 and 315/30 R20 rear Nitto NT01 tires.