my paint update
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Jay 383
Man
that gives me goosebumps! there's something about seeing your car take on a brand new skin! there is SOO much work involved to make it look like yours does!
She's going to be one beautiful ride!!! The paint looks like it's going to be a mile deep! Please post some completed pics.
VERY NICE!!!!
that gives me goosebumps! there's something about seeing your car take on a brand new skin! there is SOO much work involved to make it look like yours does!
She's going to be one beautiful ride!!! The paint looks like it's going to be a mile deep! Please post some completed pics.
VERY NICE!!!!
i will definitely be posting the finshed for now pics 
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Would you believe mine was a '90 and was red?
Seeing yours stripped like that turned on the memory pictures! I can still hear the DA grinding away the old paint, and seeing it in the booth being re-srpayed. I have it being painted on dvd.
You're not going to be able to stop grinning when it's done!
Seeing yours stripped like that turned on the memory pictures! I can still hear the DA grinding away the old paint, and seeing it in the booth being re-srpayed. I have it being painted on dvd.
You're not going to be able to stop grinning when it's done!
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Jay 383
Would you believe mine was a '90 and was red?
Seeing yours stripped like that turned on the memory pictures! I can still hear the DA grinding away the old paint, and seeing it in the booth being re-srpayed. I have it being painted on dvd.
You're not going to be able to stop grinning when it's done!
Seeing yours stripped like that turned on the memory pictures! I can still hear the DA grinding away the old paint, and seeing it in the booth being re-srpayed. I have it being painted on dvd.
You're not going to be able to stop grinning when it's done!
fine color choice to
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Thanks!
Yeah it was well prepped.
Tell me, you're not putting the rear wing back on there are you? One thing with fiberglass(I learned the hard way with my emblem holes) it is a notorious material for showing ANY bodywork/body filler etc. I've seen quite a few cars with wings on them before...supposedly the body filler was good and it showed right through on the new paint.
Yeah it was well prepped.
Tell me, you're not putting the rear wing back on there are you? One thing with fiberglass(I learned the hard way with my emblem holes) it is a notorious material for showing ANY bodywork/body filler etc. I've seen quite a few cars with wings on them before...supposedly the body filler was good and it showed right through on the new paint.
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St. Jude Donor '05
yes i am replacing the wing has 6 holes in the bumper plus i like it i know there is a lot on here that doesnt but it's my personal preference. i decided against the ground effects so you all ought to be proud of me there
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Originally Posted by myvettesblue
yes i am replacing the wing has 6 holes in the bumper plus i like it i know there is a lot on here that doesnt but it's my personal preference. i decided against the ground effects so you all ought to be proud of me there
I know it's a free country and all, but no kit I've seen so far adds anything positive to these cars;
I've seen some Z cars with cool body kits, miatas, etc - it enhances them a little. On the vette however they just look tacked on, and scream "I wish it was something else" - sorta like those 'vettarosa' and 'C4->C5' conversion people..
But hey, I don't like tattoos on girls - and i know some people do. To me when you get her naked, it's like she's not really naked if there's stuff on her back/arms/etc
And I can't take anymore off!
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by 69mako
I'm really looking forward to viewing the finished product 
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Steel Blue 91
Looking forward to some pics of this one. Won't be able to make it on Wed. but will see it at the next club meeting (I hope).
Feb. 27 (Sun.) * South Point Mall, Durham, NC. Caravan from Nascar Café, Four Seasons Towne Center at 10:00 AM. Upon arrival to the mall, the group will have an early lunch. After lunch some members may want to travel to the Carolina Autofest Spring Show at the Raleigh fair grounds. Admission $5.00.
this is going to be cool
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be careful re assembling her. it's VERY easy to make a mistake and scratch the new finish. it was next to impossible to keep mine from scratching seeing it sat at the body shop and they used the da near it after it was done. a bit upsetting seeing white primer dust on brand new paint.
good to hear on the wing. hopefully nothing shows on yours...i tried to have the hood and rear emblem on the gas door filled and we saw the holes right after the paint was done.
good to hear on the wing. hopefully nothing shows on yours...i tried to have the hood and rear emblem on the gas door filled and we saw the holes right after the paint was done.
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Jay 383
be careful re assembling her. it's VERY easy to make a mistake and scratch the new finish. it was next to impossible to keep mine from scratching seeing it sat at the body shop and they used the da near it after it was done. a bit upsetting seeing white primer dust on brand new paint.
good to hear on the wing. hopefully nothing shows on yours...i tried to have the hood and rear emblem on the gas door filled and we saw the holes right after the paint was done.
good to hear on the wing. hopefully nothing shows on yours...i tried to have the hood and rear emblem on the gas door filled and we saw the holes right after the paint was done.
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Originally Posted by WZDADS
Looks Great!!!!! you better take some sweet photos when she is done!!! With a great looking lady laying on the hood..... Ooops sorry, kinda late. 
Like this?
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St. Jude Donor '05
well talked to the bodyshop today said he didnt know if he could make it for wednesday but oh well rather he take his time then hurry and have to complain about something being screwed up. 
