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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Default chose new paint for the vette

$860 a gal!
rock star sparklesent red (candy red with pearlesent tones).
and a gallon of silver metallic (base color)$250.00
got em at a distributor here
website:www.autoaircolors.com
some nice effects with this new stuff.
not the cheesy stuff
just need to find a good durable clear now.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Valspar has very good paint as they own House of Color.
I used thier brand paint and about 1/2 of their other name brand.
http://www.valspar.com/val/index.jsp
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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I have used dupont, ppg, sherwin williams. the best clear I have found is sold by dupont, nason brand. four coats sand with 1500 then 2000 grit and buff . it is cheaper and buffs easier than any clear I have used in the last 20 yrs.
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