Resto Package came. Interesting Paint Process...
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Le Mans Master
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Resto Package came. Interesting Paint Process...
Got my Resto Package in 7 days. Lots of really useful info. I thought the paint process was pretty interesting. Check out how THEY did it from the factory.
If anyone needs any info from the book, let me know and I'll try to post it on here for you.
If anyone needs any info from the book, let me know and I'll try to post it on here for you.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Macon, GA
From a previous thread:
You can get a "restoration package" at no cost from GM/Chevrolet. Sinply call the Chevy/Geo customer assistance hotline at (800) 222-1020 or 810-696-4800. Have your VIN handy, as they'll ask for it. The contents of this package varies by year. Call now before they start charging!
If your car was originally registered in Canada. you will have to call GM of Canada at (800) 263-3777. GM Canda wants $40.00 plus tax for the restoration package, so try the US number first!
If your car was originally registered in Canada. you will have to call GM of Canada at (800) 263-3777. GM Canda wants $40.00 plus tax for the restoration package, so try the US number first!
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Interesting, but would anyone really consider lacquer given today's techology?? IMHO it's pizzin money down the drain. Even the NCRS zelots have a procedure for making CC/BC look like lacquer......for what reason, I'm not sure.
It's sorta like beating up fine furniture to make it look old i guess.
I got my package last week......nice, but most of the info is readily available from other sources. A big section of it looked like it came right out of my 1970 GM Helm service manual. Good to have it in one place though. Worth every penny I paid for it!
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Yes. There are some of us who would want only acrylic lacquer. It isn't a matter of today's technology -- it's a matter of the federal clean air act. In most places, you can't legally shoot acrylic lacquer anymore. The NCRS recognized this a while back and realized acrylic enamels or more up to date paints would have to be accepted when it came to judging.
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Yes. There are some of us who would want only acrylic lacquer. It isn't a matter of today's technology -- it's a matter of the federal clean air act. In most places, you can't legally shoot acrylic lacquer anymore. The NCRS recognized this a while back and realized acrylic enamels or more up to date paints would have to be accepted when it came to judging.
To each his own Mike
I grew up painting my vettes lacquer every 5 or so years, just to keep them looking good, and for my money, its a process I am not sorry to see go Bullshark