Paint Process Pics
Racer
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It's hard to account for variations in labor rates by regions in the U.S., etc. but one shop had quoted me 20 shop hours to remove all of the paint which comes out to about the same price as blasting (20 X $50)= $1,000 only this was some type of stripping. The shop I'm going with says (based on now seeing my car) that he'll use the razor blade method as the body is pretty straight and it appears to have two layers of paint on it. Each shop has their own proven methods I guess ...
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: austin tx
i see....i've heard of people using razor blades themselves...seems like it would work ok if you have time and are careful, you probably couldnt cause damage with a razor blade that some light sanding couldnt fix
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: College Station TX
Originally Posted by 77 vette
razor blade? how does this work? do you use it with a paint stipper?
Check out this thread. I've never done it, but basically, you scrape the old paint off with a razor blade. Apparently, once you get in a rhythm, it's gets a lot easier.
Last edited by Budizzo; Nov 19, 2004 at 10:34 AM.
Safety Car
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From: North of Atlanta GA
St. Jude Donor '05
I could never look at my vette before paint, don't want that impression in my mind. I always want to see it looking good!
Question: why is there so much space between your hood and fenders? It looks like the hood is too small.
Question: why is there so much space between your hood and fenders? It looks like the hood is too small.
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Pro
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: NY
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
how long do you estimate that to take? and what precautions do you use to not get sliced up your self....i hate razor blades i always seem to get cut....
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: austin tx
Originally Posted by pcfred
Question: why is there so much space between your hood and fenders? It looks like the hood is too small.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Canada
I have seen a vette soda blasted, was quite cool as it actually polished the window, chrome bumpers and aluminum parts on the car. Up here it is $700 cdn if they come to you and $600 if you take your vette to them.
