My first rebuild
Burning Brakes
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From: pensacola fl
I don't know a thing about painting, but I have a feeling everything will turn out well. Since following your post from day one with the engine, you have managed to do it right. You always get good advise so take a deep breath. You will be driving a fine looking C3 soon.
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
I don't know a thing about painting, but I have a feeling everything will turn out well. Since following your post from day one with the engine, you have managed to do it right. You always get good advise so take a deep breath. You will be driving a fine looking C3 soon.
I was able to work out the kinks and here is the base finished! I am am stoked!
Last edited by FatCat; May 5, 2013 at 08:38 PM.
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
All in the process of learning I guess! Nothing comes easy for me I just have to work hard to stay ahead of the game!
For everyone working on your cars, do yourself a favor when something goes wrong (like tape pulling off your fresh paint) instead of throwing something, just laugh at it. It is the only I keep going. Hahahaha
For everyone working on your cars, do yourself a favor when something goes wrong (like tape pulling off your fresh paint) instead of throwing something, just laugh at it. It is the only I keep going. Hahahaha
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Woodinville WA
All in the process of learning I guess! Nothing comes easy for me I just have to work hard to stay ahead of the game!
For everyone working on your cars, do yourself a favor when something goes wrong (like tape pulling off your fresh paint) instead of throwing something, just laugh at it. It is the only I keep going. Hahahaha
For everyone working on your cars, do yourself a favor when something goes wrong (like tape pulling off your fresh paint) instead of throwing something, just laugh at it. It is the only I keep going. Hahahaha
it looks excellent. Honestly, I probably would have left it in the matte finish (I think the car looks excellent matte silver)
ummm... I don't remember where you asked about doing graphics in your 1st paint job.... graphics are for after you get a good base/clear; drive it for awhile; fix the chips then add some graphics....
HOWEVER
don't let that above keep you from missing this:
NICE JOB! you're the only one who sees the flaws.
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
you expected perfection the 1st time? now that's funny
it looks excellent. Honestly, I probably would have left it in the matte finish (I think the car looks excellent matte silver)
ummm... I don't remember where you asked about doing graphics in your 1st paint job.... graphics are for after you get a good base/clear; drive it for awhile; fix the chips then add some graphics....
HOWEVER
don't let that above keep you from missing this:
NICE JOB! you're the only one who sees the flaws.
it looks excellent. Honestly, I probably would have left it in the matte finish (I think the car looks excellent matte silver)
ummm... I don't remember where you asked about doing graphics in your 1st paint job.... graphics are for after you get a good base/clear; drive it for awhile; fix the chips then add some graphics....
HOWEVER
don't let that above keep you from missing this:
NICE JOB! you're the only one who sees the flaws.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,548
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From: Woodinville WA
Although, I understand it's not limited to rebuilders - things that sound like a good idea, but aren't
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: North tonawanda NY
you expected perfection the 1st time? now that's funny
it looks excellent. Honestly, I probably would have left it in the matte finish (I think the car looks excellent matte silver)
ummm... I don't remember where you asked about doing graphics in your 1st paint job.... graphics are for after you get a good base/clear; drive it for awhile; fix the chips then add some graphics....
HOWEVER
don't let that above keep you from missing this:
NICE JOB! you're the only one who sees the flaws.
it looks excellent. Honestly, I probably would have left it in the matte finish (I think the car looks excellent matte silver)
ummm... I don't remember where you asked about doing graphics in your 1st paint job.... graphics are for after you get a good base/clear; drive it for awhile; fix the chips then add some graphics....
HOWEVER
don't let that above keep you from missing this:
NICE JOB! you're the only one who sees the flaws.
