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Old May 2, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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hey guys, looking to paint my 80 vette. I really like the claret color. I was wondering if someone out there who has painted their vette recently, the claret color or something close. would you mind posting an pic, and the brand/stock number of the paint used. thanks.
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I think the claret and silver combo is really nice. There was a nice original one at Bloomington last year and it was amazing how many people, including myself stood and just stared at it.

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That is very nice, great color.
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that is a prety color
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