I love blue.
Paint is done...almost
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 450
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
I did do all the prep but frankly, after attempting the pain, er uh, paint process once myself, I humbly bowed out and paid a guy for his labor. Local connection...
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 100
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From: Morton Grove Il
I did mine in the driveway
I did the body work, stripped it ,put on the stinger hood and painted it.
Color sanded. and buffed it all in the driveway last July. If you have some patience and stay off the edges you can do it yourself, Use a dual speed buffer and about every 2 minutes use a screwdriver on the pad to keep it clean. The trick to not burning the paint is to keep moving and keep the pad clean. Wet sand with 1200 grit. Use lots of water.
Looks real good you did a nice job.
Color sanded. and buffed it all in the driveway last July. If you have some patience and stay off the edges you can do it yourself, Use a dual speed buffer and about every 2 minutes use a screwdriver on the pad to keep it clean. The trick to not burning the paint is to keep moving and keep the pad clean. Wet sand with 1200 grit. Use lots of water.
Looks real good you did a nice job.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,128
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by soccer794
How much did you have to pay him...and will he do mine the same color??? That is one sexy C3 and I'm getting those wheels this summer...basically I want to copy you!
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by Perfomer
If you have it put back together We ( Vets with Vettes ) are working a car show on Airport Rd at the Muesum on the 15th tomorrow from 9-3 sure would like to see the new paint .
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,128
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by Perfomer
If you have it put back together We ( Vets with Vettes ) are working a car show on Airport Rd at the Muesum on the 15th tomorrow from 9-3 sure would like to see the new paint .
Niiiice 
