Paint job ???
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Paint job ???
Ok please share Ur opinion, Its been almost two years driving and fixing , upgrading and more fixing my 72 vette . I was a fan but now I have a big appreciation and respect for the people who made this car 40 years ago . I'm almost done making it a driver and finally ready for paint . The original color of my vette is bryal blue and the person who had before had it painted red but very bad job the whole paint is cracking , bubbly and different shades of red . So my question is that I'm thorn of painting it a different color then the original paint , I would like to have it done in a dark metallic grey but I feel like I'm betraying the corvette brand and all the people who just are obsessed with keeping this car original . My vette is not a show car but a daily driver with a lot of class . So depending of Ur reply I can make a decision on which way to go as far of painting my stingray . Thank u in advance !!
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I say, choose any color you want =)
I see your in the Los Angeles area,
Where do you plan to paint your vette?
I have been shopping around lately, mainly in Orange County, CA to paint my vette. I was wondering if you have any recommendations?
I see your in the Los Angeles area,
Where do you plan to paint your vette?
I have been shopping around lately, mainly in Orange County, CA to paint my vette. I was wondering if you have any recommendations?
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Thx for Ur replies , it has the original engine but as time goes on it's becoming less and less original . I have someone that I'm in talks to do my paint job and he has worked with classic cars but I can't vouch for him yet but soon since I want to paint it next week .
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As a counterpoint : I have a '72 Bryar Blue 'vette. It is a very rare - one year only - color. The car was painted Black when I got it, and I wrestled with the same decision you are. I researched the color and decided to go back to original. For me, it was a great decision.
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Paint it what ever color you like. It is your car. Your decision. And do not worry about what others think. Just ask yourself if you can put up with driving the car painted in its original color? BTW Bryar Blue is not a bad color.
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First of all I appreciate all Ur comments , opinions and suggestions !! The people on this forum got me to where i'am with my vette from 99 problems all the way to the paint job , thank u all !! So my mind is made up with no hesitation thx to Ur suggestions , I'm going to make it my own and will post pics after the job is done !!
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First of all I appreciate all Ur comments , opinions and suggestions !! The people on this forum got me to where i'am with my vette from 99 problems all the way to the paint job , thank u all !! So my mind is made up with no hesitation thx to Ur suggestions , I'm going to make it my own and will post pics after the job is done !!
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First of all I appreciate all Ur comments , opinions and suggestions !! The people on this forum got me to where i'am with my vette from 99 problems all the way to the paint job , thank u all !! So my mind is made up with no hesitation thx to Ur suggestions , I'm going to make it my own and will post pics after the job is done !!
