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Old 01-12-2011, 12:01 AM
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I am looking for a quality paint shop in Columbus ohio to paint my 79 Corvette. I am not looking for show quality paint, but i expect and have no problem paying a quality paint job. does anyone have any pics from a shop that painted their car? thanks
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Don't forget about places that paint boats as well since they are usually use to working with fiberglass
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Your looking at a $9K job with lots of body work.
I went with House Of Kolors candy apple red. KBC

http://www.houseofkolor.com/products/shimrin.jsp
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wow, that is sharp.Do you have any pictures after car was reassembled ?
i was hoping for a $3000-4000 paint job. The body is in great shape. Original light beige paint- i am changing color. Now deciding on that new color...
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Car looks beautiful, I love the clean look of the glassed in bumpers
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Had mine painted about 6 years ago. Price was $3500 with some body work. You will have a hard time finding someone to do it for 3000 to 4000 with a color change. Mikes Auto Body in Windham Ohio did my 77.
If you need more info PM me.
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chucks- what color is that?
i may have to hold off until next year then to paint. I would hate to settle for less of a paint job. I could get by with painting the faded rear bumper this year.
I have new leather seats, door panels, hush mat, and carpet to install.
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It's 77 corvette dark red. Stock color.
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Your looking at a $9K job with lots of body work.
I went with House Of Kolors candy apple red. KBC

$9,000 paint job on a $7,000 car ????????????????????



THOUGH............I MUST ADMIT...............it is........ S T U N N IG !!!


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