originall paint???
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originall paint???
How could I of our 1972 elkhart green(metallic) corvette is in its originall paint?
a few questions rise:
- are the bolt of the door originall painted?
- is there orginally a blank top coat on the paint?
- are there more ways to see or the paint is originall?
A local painter thought the paint wasn't originall, but Because I live in Holland most people know few about corvettes. And I know Corvette is bad in his finishing touch.
so who helps me out?
a few questions rise:
- are the bolt of the door originall painted?
- is there orginally a blank top coat on the paint?
- are there more ways to see or the paint is originall?
A local painter thought the paint wasn't originall, but Because I live in Holland most people know few about corvettes. And I know Corvette is bad in his finishing touch.
so who helps me out?
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From: Elk River MN
Re: originall paint??? (1972_freak)
If the paint is base/Clear or (blank coated) I would have to say it's been painted. Try removing a marker light or a sill plate and see if the finish is different.
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Re: originall paint??? (1972_freak)
Not a lot of info there on your car - but first I would ask:
Have you looked and the trim tag to find and verify the original paint code.
It is on the drivers side hinge pillar and should have a code like : 946 .
My resto guide says acrylic lacquer for 72 - no clearcoat at all.
Often removing the aluminum rocker sill plates, grills, or marker lights
can reveal the original paint (if yours is not).
Have you looked and the trim tag to find and verify the original paint code.
It is on the drivers side hinge pillar and should have a code like : 946 .
My resto guide says acrylic lacquer for 72 - no clearcoat at all.
Often removing the aluminum rocker sill plates, grills, or marker lights
can reveal the original paint (if yours is not).
