My '70 back from paint!

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Nov 3, 2013 | 06:27 PM

Double_take

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Racer

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From: Boulder, CO

My '70 back from paint!

Its taken 2 years of off and on again work, but i finally brought my '70 coupe back from paint. I did all the body work myself, starting by removing every scrap of paint and finishing by sanding the primer to 600 grit wet.Here is a partial write up. Yesterday i brought it back home after a week at the shop getting color and clear. There is still a lot of work ahead of me, but this is a major milestone.

This is the second car I have done all the body work, and there is no better feeling than seeing this level finish. Unlike a lot of things in life there are no shortcuts, only the right way and the wrong way. Enjoy...

Nov 3, 2013 | 06:38 PM

RDCRIS

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From: Lantana Florida

Looks good from here.

Nov 3, 2013 | 06:41 PM

TucksC3

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From: Vilonia Arkansas

It looks Outstanding!

Now just to get the heater going in the garage, and you have a big winter project. Keep us up to date with some pics of the assembly.

Nov 3, 2013 | 06:43 PM

Paul L

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From: Ontario

That looks very, very nice!

Nov 3, 2013 | 07:10 PM

tokim

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From: Yelm Wa

Beautiful.
A lot of work, but well worth the effort..miles of smiles.

Nov 3, 2013 | 07:12 PM

VETFEVER

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From: Feverish All Over

A black beauty - nice work...

Nov 3, 2013 | 07:16 PM

Ldouble619

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Looks great

Nov 3, 2013 | 07:17 PM

briankeery

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Very nice work.

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Nov 3, 2013 | 07:51 PM

Double_take

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Racer

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From: Boulder, CO

Thanks everyone! I have lots of motivation to get this beast done now.

Nov 3, 2013 | 08:57 PM

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I am Jell-Us!!!!!

Annnnnd inspired!!!!

Nov 3, 2013 | 09:53 PM

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John 65

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Prepped a few myself, no better feeling than seeing that smooth glassy shine. Looks fantastic.

Nov 3, 2013 | 10:08 PM

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PUNISHER VETTE

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From: Fisher, IL

What did the paint shop charge to paint it if you don't mind me asking.

99% sure I'm going to attempt to paint mine myself as that's why i bought the car. But I dread screwing it up and having to do all that body work again lol.

Nov 3, 2013 | 10:34 PM

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Double_take

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Racer

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From: Boulder, CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by PUNISHER VETTE

Id rather not discuss because it was a special one time deal. They spent about 20 hours on the car wet sanding few small areas a little more, masking, cleaning, and painting. Add in $850 worth of top quality paint products and you get a good idea.

Ive done it both ways now. If you can afford it IMO its worth having a pro spray it. The orange peal is less, there are very few specks of dust, and I didnt have to stress for days about doing it myself.

Nov 3, 2013 | 11:37 PM

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3JsVette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Double_take

If you can afford it IMO its worth having a pro spray it. The orange peal is less, there are very few specks of dust, and I didnt have to stress for days about doing it myself.

All good points!
From the pictures of your car those points are all supported by the results.