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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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I am painting my 80 corvette and would like to make it the same color as your photo. You called it (burgandy) dark red claret. Is that a 80 factory color, or is it custom. I would appriecate it if you can give me a paint code number.


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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Color was a custom mix by Legendary Motor Cars. It is a little brighter than the factory color, I have no paint code or formula, I went back and asked, all I got was a little touch up paint. I can send you some high resolution pics and you could print them out and take them to paint shop
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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You can strip the mouldings very easily to repaint them with the Scotchbrite stripping disks (fine) and be very careful. I used my dremel to strip mine and repainted them.
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