old or new paint
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From: Nacogdoches Texas
Hello, I have a 78 silver anniversary corvette , when you get about 3 feet away from the hood you can see some of what I call spider webbing on the paint I was wanting to ask someone would it devalue the car any if I invested in a really good paint job. The car I s black and only has 28, 000 miles and is in extremely good shape. It ce oit of chicago a dr.owned the car and I purchased it from his daughter after he had passed. She had it trailered to austin, I found some r-12 and ac will freeze you out. I will appreciate some advice. I just gave 10, 000 $ for the car. You can see the car after you click on squares. I don't know why they don't show up now.
Last edited by dewittcorley78,80; Oct 29, 2013 at 09:34 PM.
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Is the spider webbing swirls (paint imperfections) or fiberglass damage?
From the photos, if this is the original paint, I would think a paint job would devalue it.
If it's just paint marring, a good detailer should be able to help you out.
From the photos, if this is the original paint, I would think a paint job would devalue it.
If it's just paint marring, a good detailer should be able to help you out.
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From: Nacogdoches Texas
It is original paint, the back taillights have the swirl in a couple of the lights . sorry for private message I'm new on this site and havent figured it all the way out yet.thanks
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Can you live with what you have? You paid $10K; paint might cost you another $10K. You'd have $20K in the car.
Stock paint has value; a repaint in the stock color may not detract too much.
Your choice.
Stock paint has value; a repaint in the stock color may not detract too much.
Your choice.
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From: Nacogdoches Texas
Hey buddy. I just made it back for Christmas I posted you some pictures of my black 78 this is the one with the swirls the other is an 80 I picked up several months ago on ebay.really got a deal on both of them thanks for your repky. Merry Christmas
