For Your Consideration - Paint Alternative
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I will be using burn guard plates over the side pipes to prevent burning legs. That will provide a shield between the pipe and the car as well which should help minimize the heat. Good question though, very good.
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Good question, thanks.
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No. Wrap was for external parts only. They can wrap those parts, I just didn't need them wrapped. Remember vinyl adds some thickness, need to make sure there is not inference on close tolerance parts.
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those wheels! Wow
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Having my car painted in base white gloss to the standards of the corvette was quoted at $9-$10 K. With masking, lining, painting to match this car he wasn't sure but thought it would be well over $15K. I had the base coat done for $4,500, wrap is $3,500, $8K invested in the paint scheme. I had some additional work done on mine for the custom nose and for the custom rear, so my final figures were higher but you get the idea.
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The wheels are American Racing Hurricane fifteen spoke wheels, 15 X 10" carrying Mickey Thompson rubber, 295/50-15. Wheels were rough when I bought them but I got them restored by Detroit Vintage Wheels and they did a great job. I may use 8-1/2" on the front eventually, still have that to work out before it sees any miles on the road, track, etc.
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Having my car painted in base white gloss to the standards of the corvette was quoted at $9-$10 K. With masking, lining, painting to match this car he wasn't sure but thought it would be well over $15K. I had the base coat done for $4,500, wrap is $3,500, $8K invested in the paint scheme. I had some additional work done on mine for the custom nose and for the custom rear, so my final figures were higher but you get the idea.
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The wheels are American Racing Hurricane fifteen spoke wheels, 15 X 10" carrying Mickey Thompson rubber, 295/50-15. Wheels were rough when I bought them but I got them restored by Detroit Vintage Wheels and they did a great job. I may use 8-1/2" on the front eventually, still have that to work out before it sees any miles on the road, track, etc.
Thanks for your comments.
David
Thanks for your comments.
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