Paint
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Scottsdale AZ
Paint
I recently bought a 63 SWC that needs paint. I am in search of information as to the proper process to be assured of a fine finish. The car will be either red or silver when done.
Thanks,
Bill
Thanks,
Bill
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bill:
Are you planning to do it yourself or have it done?
Lot's of good info in the archives. You can start by going to the C1 AND C2 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS near the top of the Forum Page and look through the FAQ for the BODY/PAINT section.
Then try the SEARCH function for "paint" or "paint preparation". If you have additional questions after this, then start a second thread.
Larry
Are you planning to do it yourself or have it done?
Lot's of good info in the archives. You can start by going to the C1 AND C2 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS near the top of the Forum Page and look through the FAQ for the BODY/PAINT section.
Then try the SEARCH function for "paint" or "paint preparation". If you have additional questions after this, then start a second thread.
Larry
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,575
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From: Conroe Texas
You may also wish to try the Paint and Body Forum here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/paint-body-138/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/paint-body-138/
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 134
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From: Scottsdale AZ
paint
Bill:
Are you planning to do it yourself or have it done?
Lot's of good info in the archives. You can start by going to the C1 AND C2 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS near the top of the Forum Page and look through the FAQ for the BODY/PAINT section.
Then try the SEARCH function for "paint" or "paint preparation". If you have additional questions after this, then start a second thread.
Larry
Are you planning to do it yourself or have it done?
Lot's of good info in the archives. You can start by going to the C1 AND C2 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS near the top of the Forum Page and look through the FAQ for the BODY/PAINT section.
Then try the SEARCH function for "paint" or "paint preparation". If you have additional questions after this, then start a second thread.
Larry
I don't paan to do the paint or prep work but want to be sure I know what to expect. Having said that I need to know how to write the specifications.
Thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,451
Likes: 315
From: Scottsdale AZ
whats wrong with the paint now
Start with a budget, lets say 10,000
can you desscribe the paint now?
the general process is:
take the car completely apart
strip off the old paint to the glass
repair bodywork
build up an block sand with epoxy primers
sand-prime, sand prime, sand prime
basecoat
clearcoat
color sand
buff to show quality shine!
Did I say 10,000 that with doing alot of labor yourself!
The deal with shops are you have to get out visit them and do the legwork, talk, talk talk. Everyone has a different process and choice of materials. As with anything its best to decide what you want use that as a baseline to be able to compare different shops. References from customers probably mean the most, ahng around other corvette guys.
the majority is labor, the quality is all in the prep. You can probably do alot of the tear down and reassembly yourself (if you have the desire)
can you desscribe the paint now?
the general process is:
take the car completely apart
strip off the old paint to the glass
repair bodywork
build up an block sand with epoxy primers
sand-prime, sand prime, sand prime
basecoat
clearcoat
color sand
buff to show quality shine!
Did I say 10,000 that with doing alot of labor yourself!
The deal with shops are you have to get out visit them and do the legwork, talk, talk talk. Everyone has a different process and choice of materials. As with anything its best to decide what you want use that as a baseline to be able to compare different shops. References from customers probably mean the most, ahng around other corvette guys.
the majority is labor, the quality is all in the prep. You can probably do alot of the tear down and reassembly yourself (if you have the desire)
Burning Brakes
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From: Middlesboro KY
Racer
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 486
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From: LONG ISLAND NY
Start with a budget, lets say 10,000
can you desscribe the paint now?
the general process is:
take the car completely apart
strip off the old paint to the glass
repair bodywork
build up an block sand with epoxy primers
sand-prime, sand prime, sand prime
basecoat
clearcoat
color sand
buff to show quality shine!
Did I say 10,000 that with doing alot of labor yourself!
The deal with shops are you have to get out visit them and do the legwork, talk, talk talk. Everyone has a different process and choice of materials. As with anything its best to decide what you want use that as a baseline to be able to compare different shops. References from customers probably mean the most, ahng around other corvette guys.
the majority is labor, the quality is all in the prep. You can probably do alot of the tear down and reassembly yourself (if you have the desire)
can you desscribe the paint now?
the general process is:
take the car completely apart
strip off the old paint to the glass
repair bodywork
build up an block sand with epoxy primers
sand-prime, sand prime, sand prime
basecoat
clearcoat
color sand
buff to show quality shine!
Did I say 10,000 that with doing alot of labor yourself!
The deal with shops are you have to get out visit them and do the legwork, talk, talk talk. Everyone has a different process and choice of materials. As with anything its best to decide what you want use that as a baseline to be able to compare different shops. References from customers probably mean the most, ahng around other corvette guys.
the majority is labor, the quality is all in the prep. You can probably do alot of the tear down and reassembly yourself (if you have the desire)
Good Luck
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