C4 paint prep, color change

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Nov 21, 2006 | 04:56 PM

anesthes

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C4 paint prep, color change

Just thought i'd share some pix of my progress:

http://members.cisdi.com/~anesthes/projects/sanding/

Using the DA with 220 to take off the clear coat and top paint, then block sanding the rest with 320, and wet sanding with 400. Once it's all flat, cracks are fixed, etc we will tow it to the body shop for sealer and paint.

At the same time I'm changing the bumpers + moldings/fenders over to 91-96 style.

-- Joe

Nov 21, 2006 | 06:19 PM

CentralCoaster

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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed

Nov 21, 2006 | 06:42 PM

johnnyevans

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Ain't it fun?!!!!

Nov 21, 2006 | 06:46 PM

Bob CTS

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looking good, I bet it will look great when done.

Nov 21, 2006 | 08:38 PM

zoro

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good work, make sure you do the door jambs just as well

Nov 21, 2006 | 09:59 PM

creoleman

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Wow! That looks like quite a bit of work, but I'm sure it'll look great when finished. What color are you going to paint it?

Nov 21, 2006 | 10:22 PM

VtVette

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I've changed colors on several of my C4's before. While a complete color change is never "easy" on any car C4's are about the easiest car I've ever done. My '85 was black but I changed it to Admiral Blue. I've played with the idea of going to Black Rose this winter but Admiral looks damn good.

Best of luck to you. Looks like you're well on your way!