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Jun 21, 2016 | 03:07 PM

#21

James84vette

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From: SW Ontario

That looks great. Good job. Thanks for sharing. Mine was painted not so long ago. Some area's already need to be touched up. This post gives me hope of doing it myself lol.

Jun 21, 2016 | 03:35 PM

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HAD2HAV2

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From: MOORESVILLE NC

Great job Ray. I had a very nice double garage I used as a primer/paint booth where I refinished my old 76 C3. I remarried and lost it. I have the know how but don't have a place anymore. Once upon a time one could rent a booth. EPA/Fed's took them away.

Time to remove the rear bumper and time for the front? I hear the front is difficult.

Jun 21, 2016 | 03:44 PM

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Dt86

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From: Poughkeepsie New York

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAD2HAV2

I hear the front is difficult.

You heard right, lol.

Jun 21, 2016 | 04:00 PM

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HAD2HAV2

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From: MOORESVILLE NC

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Originally Posted by Dt86

You heard right, lol.

If the front bumper is in good shape is it worth the time to pull it off?

Jun 21, 2016 | 05:28 PM

#25

VikingTrad3r

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My God Ray, you did an amazing job.

I have saved your writeup as I know for sure I will be painting an old c4 donar for an ls swap and probably do some newer vette colour on it like a cyber grey or something.

congrats, major points with the wife are in your near future.

Jun 21, 2016 | 06:10 PM

#26

HAD2HAV2

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From: MOORESVILLE NC

Ray, Dt, did you have an adjustment problem like this.

Passenger side lines up perfect. Driver not so much.

Jun 21, 2016 | 06:25 PM

#27

Dt86

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Originally Posted by HAD2HAV2

Ray, Dt, did you have an adjustment problem like this. Passenger side lines up perfect. Driver not so much.

I do, but not quite as bad. I been waiting for a nice 100 degree day to let it sit in the sun. The reason is to let the bumper warm up before I start pushing on it to get it to line up. Don't want to crack the paint! Its all part of bumper "fun".

Last edited by Dt86; Jun 21, 2016 at 06:26 PM.