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Old May 5, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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I'm in the market for a C2 and the car was painted basecoat clearcoat with Dupont Chromeabase.

I am lost when it comes to paint. Is this a suitable paint for the C2 fiberglass? The car was stripped back to bare fiberglass and then painted.

Is there anything I need to know about this paint and it's use on a C2?

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paint doesn't care what is put on. you should be worried about the prep work done and any past body work done
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paint doesn't care what is put on. you should be worried about the prep work done and any past body work done
Thanks for the post........I need to travel to view the car and I'm trying to get as much information before I take the trip to see the car. I spoke to the previous owner and was pleased with his review. The current owner had the car stripped and repainted due to the usual stress cracks and wear from 50 years.
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does he have pictures of it in bare fiberglass.
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does he have pictures of it in bare fiberglass.
I've just been given the name and number of the painter so I'll be speaking directly with him and ask.......pictures of the process are expected.
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