Need Paint Tips + Wisdom
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Richardson Tx.
Need Paint Tips + Wisdom
I have read several of the archived posts about painting vettes. Stripping vs. Scraping etc... I am considering painting mine- well doing the prep work at least and letting someone else shoot it. I have never done ANY paint or bodywork but I dont have the funds to have it done professionally. I think that it would be pretty cool to do it yourself and have it come out nice.
1) Who has the best book/documentation on prep/paint work for vettes? I am sure that there must be a lot of them out there.
2) Can this job be done by an average Joe? I have the time and patience already.
1) Who has the best book/documentation on prep/paint work for vettes? I am sure that there must be a lot of them out there.
2) Can this job be done by an average Joe? I have the time and patience already.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Minneapolis MN
Here is a good site with lots of information and help. I'm not affiliated with the site but have purchased the videos. Kevin has had a couple shows on the DIY network.
http://www.paintucation.com/
http://www.paintucation.com/
Pro
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St. Jude Donor '09, '24
Glas-ra.com has a good book that is sold by supporting venders to the forum. There are 2 books that describe what is needed to do the bodywork on a C3. Like anything else there will be a learning curve to become profeccient at it. You will be doing lots of sanding believe me. Fiberglass repair work on a C3 is time consumeing endeavor. It is not brain surgery and if you have the patiance the worst you can do is sand it all off and start over again, houstonvett
best of luck on your upcoming project
prep work can make or break a paint job...take your time and do it right
Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
