Its's finally done
Drifting
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From: Panama City Beach, Florida
Paint job looks great. Just a word of warning, I don't think goodyear has made those tires in years, so therefore, it could be that you are riding on dangerously old tires. Sadly if one of those tires blows on one of our cars, for instance on the interstate, it usually takes a fender with it. Not trying to rain on your parade, and I could be way off, but just wanted to give you a heads up. Again, the car looks awesome!!
Old tire coming apart will ruin your day,
Car looks AWESOME !
Frank
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Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Paint job looks great. Just a word of warning, I don't think goodyear has made those tires in years, so therefore, it could be that you are riding on dangerously old tires. Sadly if one of those tires blows on one of our cars, for instance on the interstate, it usually takes a fender with it. Not trying to rain on your parade, and I could be way off, but just wanted to give you a heads up. Again, the car looks awesome!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I was looking at white or silver cars because this cars job was to be driven often. When I saw this color I knew I had to have it. While the paint will never "pop" like a freshly detailed black or red car, it stays looking great for a long time. My black car shows dust , or pollen or water marks all the time. This blue once washed looks great for a long time, even after a rain shower which happens often in New England !
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From: Usa
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Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
She is beautiful, I really like the color. Couple of questions is that an OEM front bumper or fiberglass. I am looking at having my 73 repainted this winter and was wondering if you would mind sharing the cost of the paint job and exactly what prep the you did and what prep the body shop did.
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From: Usa
First thank-you for the compliments. The front bumper is OEM. I have 2 other threads "TO PAINT OR NOT" AND "TO PAINT OR NOT PART 2" in this section which detail the prep ,cost, etc. There are also pictures, check them out. You will need to search back to about the 1st or second week of Nov. Let me know if these don't answer all your questions !
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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I went w/ the lowest bidder on this project because the car is meant to be a driver and I already have a garage queen show car. With the wet sand or color sand I went w/ the best guy in my area and this was surprisingly inexpensive, $225. This choice made all my knowledgeable friends think I paid 2 or 3 times what I actually paid. The only question left is how long it will holdup but I am not worried and shop gave me a 5 yr. guarantee and the owner has an excellent rep for honoring his word. He has lots of repeat customers and has been in business for 24 yrs. or so.