Painting it
Jan 8, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Painting it
I was thinking of repainting my 84 back to its original color of red right now ts purple with ghost flames the paint code is 72
Jan 8, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Is there a question in there or are you looking for opinions?
Jan 8, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Oh Sorry I would like some opinions the paint looks great but I' m not really ito purple
Jan 8, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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I would have to say go with the original color if your gonna repaint it.
Jan 8, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Are the door jams still red?
Jan 8, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Jan 8, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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would you be performing the work or sending it to a shop?
Jan 8, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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would you be performing the work or sending it to a shop?
a friend of min owns a paint and body shop he gives me a discount so he'll paint it for me he's been painting for over 20 years
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Jan 8, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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im getting my '84 painted now... Admiral blue.
it took a long time for me to decide what to do, the best advice i have is follow your heart and keep an eye out for good colors
Jan 8, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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a friend of min owns a paint and body shop he gives me a discount so he'll paint it for me he's been painting for over 20 years
In that case go for it. The car has already been painted once and Purple isn't doing the car any favors.
Be sure to post pic's when it's done