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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Hi Guys,

Trying to prep my 1989 Corvette for paint. Anyone have a good guide prep it. Like get the side window black plastic strip off, or undo the head light, tail light shields?

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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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I just bought a pint of touch up paint for my vette today, I would also like to see some info on this. My dad has gone to school for this kind of stuff, so it should be a fun day tomorrow.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 02:56 AM
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I really liked this thread, though he was going to paint the whole car.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...s-of-pics.html

Might find something else here.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/paint-body-138/
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
mike you could refer that guy to your thread.you did a great job painting your corvette from red to black.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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There is also a whole forum here devoted to paint and body. We have some true body and paint guys here, CorvetteMike2004 and Lushdrunk are two that come to mind quick and B&P professionals hang out at the P&B forum and are really helpful as well.

Look at theleft on the tool bar up top and select the "Forum" drop down, click "General" and then select P&B.
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Originally Posted by Desert LT1 Vette
mike you could refer that guy to your thread.you did a great job painting your corvette from red to black.
Mike might be a bit busy trying to keep his house from flooding
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