LT5 paint finish
05-13-2010, 09:46 AM
#22
Burning Brakes
I ended up using the VHT aluminum. A very nice color match to the original. I then baked it as recommended and top coated with PPG 2002.
It is a stunning finish in person. The pics do not do it justice. The Worth wheel finish was too silver to my taste as I was looking for a more correct color. The VHT product is a very close match to the original PPG color.
BTW, in making this final decision, I purchase all of the materials suggested in both threads. I sprayed out samples of all on aluminum pieces and heated all to over 400 degrees for 1 hour. I feel lie if one of these engines reaches 300 degrees you have more to worry about than paint. The only failure occurred when I attempted to bake the clear before it had completely dried, causing some very fine bubbling to occur in some areas. When the clear was allowed to fully dry ( about 2 hours) no failure occured. I am, however, no longer allowed to use the oven for cooking anything but food stuffs. Looks like we may be getting a new oven and I will have one for the shop...
It is a stunning finish in person. The pics do not do it justice. The Worth wheel finish was too silver to my taste as I was looking for a more correct color. The VHT product is a very close match to the original PPG color.
BTW, in making this final decision, I purchase all of the materials suggested in both threads. I sprayed out samples of all on aluminum pieces and heated all to over 400 degrees for 1 hour. I feel lie if one of these engines reaches 300 degrees you have more to worry about than paint. The only failure occurred when I attempted to bake the clear before it had completely dried, causing some very fine bubbling to occur in some areas. When the clear was allowed to fully dry ( about 2 hours) no failure occured. I am, however, no longer allowed to use the oven for cooking anything but food stuffs. Looks like we may be getting a new oven and I will have one for the shop...
Last edited by SCALF; 05-13-2010 at 09:48 AM.
05-13-2010, 03:58 PM
#23
I used the Lingenfelter paint and really liked the product.
Check out my earlier thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-z...7-finally.html
I have some before and after shots on there.
Constantine
Check out my earlier thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-z...7-finally.html
I have some before and after shots on there.
Constantine
05-20-2010, 05:25 PM
#25
Burning Brakes
Received new cam cover emblems yesterday. Really like the end product! Assembly beginning.
Finish pics to follow...
Finish pics to follow...
05-21-2010, 12:02 AM
#27
Team Owner
06-24-2010, 05:17 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
Finally finished. . .
Delayed for some personal business. A little final cleaning and detailing remains. Mostly suspension
I think it looks pretty good. . .
Oh yeah... disregard date on pics. Just took 'em today. Either the camera or me (OK, OK) is stup...
I think it looks pretty good. . .
Oh yeah... disregard date on pics. Just took 'em today. Either the camera or me (OK, OK) is stup...
Last edited by SCALF; 06-24-2010 at 05:19 PM. Reason: date on pics
