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Sep 15, 2009 | 07:53 PM

jagvette

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From: Queen Creek AZ

Help with body spraying

Ladies and Gentlemen

I need some advice regarding painting !

I am about to sell my 1976 Corvette Stingray but prior to doing this I wish to re-spray the rear half of the body as it is a bit tatty and while I have done spraying before I am no expert and would like some basic advise on rubbing down and spraying, the advice I need is……………………………

The car has a base color and clear coat and my questions are.
1/ Should I remove the clear coat completely or can I just ‘rough it up with wet and dry or maybe just dry sand it with my ‘orbital’ sander.
2/ If so what grade of paper should I use
3/ Should I then spray with a ‘filler/primer' and sand down again, if so what grade of paper
4/ Then spray with base coat (how many coats ?)
5/ t Then spray with clear coat and sand to obtain smooth finish and if so what grade of paper

As you can see I have a rough idea but need advice.

If anyone is interested in the car and would like more details, please E Mail me at garymees@***.net, please note I live near Phoenix AZ

Thanks

Gary

Sep 15, 2009 | 08:51 PM

hicswa

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From: Carlstadt NJ

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Originally Posted by jagvette

Gary, before you start this project, do you have all the right safety equipment to deal with clear coat? If you don't, I would not recommend that you take on such a project. My advice is for you are to buy a book on painting a car so that you can learn the correct steps and most important the danger in spraying a product that contains ISO.

Danny

Sep 15, 2009 | 08:57 PM

markids77

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Two things.... a "back half" spray job will look like the car got hit in the rear then repaired... not conducive to maximum resale value. If your car simply needs freshening (not corrective surgery), a Macco or other complete paint job can be had for less than a decent compressor, respirator, gun and the paint will cost you. It will take less time and possibly come out better looking as well. Something to consider especially as we go into Fall and Corvette season winds down.

Sep 16, 2009 | 09:48 AM

69Vett

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If I go look at a car with Fresh Paint, it screams RUN, unless the owner has pictures,
detailing the repair or restoration, most use this to cover a problem area quick and cheap.
Some/Corvette buyers would prefer to see what was orginal, vs a quick color squirt.
69VETT

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