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Old 10-29-2012, 10:34 AM
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Default Just painted my Ontario Orange 72 Coupe! Pics inside!

Well as most of you know I had posted pics of the original paint on this car which looked a little tired. As you can see I finally decided to go for it! She’s now back to her old glory! The boys did an amazing job applying the Ontario Orange fire mist metallic PPG paint and clear coat. It’s flawless; can’t wait to get her out on the open road should be detailed and ready sometime this afternoon. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...io-orange.html

Paint Shop: http://threebuddiespaintandbody.com/










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thats nice work
Old 10-29-2012, 10:49 AM
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Hi OB,
Yes!
That really does look like a beautiful paint job.
People are always asking about the cost of a paint job. Would you be willing to post what you paid, and just what work was done?
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That looks fantastic, congrats!
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Dang, that is one awsome paint job. Outstanding job. I know your chomping at the bit to get that car out on the road. I would be.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi OB,
Yes!
That really does look like a beautiful paint job.
People are always asking about the cost of a paint job. Would you be willing to post what you paid, and just what work was done?
Regards,
Alan
I can’t post price but let’s just say it was quite affordable for the work done. Car was disassembled, old paint removed down to glass, bodywork as needed, sanded and primed, sanded again, 4 coats Ontario Orange, 4 coats of clear, wet sanded smooth as glass and buffed. You’d be hard pressed to find a flaw…
Old 10-29-2012, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by GPGG70
Dang, that is one awsome paint job. Outstanding job. I know your chomping at the bit to get that car out on the road. I would be.
Thanks
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Wow-- does that look GREAT !

Gotta be my most favorite color for the C3 period . .

Congrats
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Originally Posted by CQRT
Wow-- does that look GREAT !

Gotta be my most favorite color for the C3 period . .

Congrats
The color is badass! It changes shades depending on the light and where it’s coming from as you can see in the pics. I have not seen a C3 color that does that like OO.
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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman
thats nice work
Yes it is. Very nice.

Congrats.

Old 10-29-2012, 11:21 AM
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Beautiful! You've got to be stoked! That's inspiration for my 74' for sure!
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Wow.....VERY nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





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Never understand why people won't post prices they pay for work done. It only helps other with their decisions. I for one post cost to help others and will alway do so. So in the event I post progress and you want to know cost just ask. It is what it is, no shame. BTW very nice color and work enjoy.
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SWEEEET!!!

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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
SWEEEET!!!

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by ORANGEBROTHERS
I can’t post price but let’s just say it was quite affordable for the work done
Why ????
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nice job! very slick ! wish mine turned out like that.

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Don't forget, other cars aim for Vettes with new paint. Man does it look great!
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Another WOW! Simply magnificent.
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Originally Posted by PhotoVette1
Don't forget, other cars aim for Vettes with new paint. Man does it look great!
I know I’m shaking, I painted my Electron Blue C5 a few years ago and driving it out of the shop a truck in front of me with paneling tied to the back comes off the highway and the paneling few off and landed right on the hood of my car.


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