pic request (torch red guys)
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Burning Brakes
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pic request (torch red guys)
getting ready to paint the lower half of my bumper black
any TR guys that have the lower portion painted and the "corvette" lettering painted (black, or chrome, or whatever) please post some pics
also, please state what paint you used. I purchased Rustoleom semi-gloss paint, im hoping this is the right one. I dont want it to be too shiny...
any TR guys that have the lower portion painted and the "corvette" lettering painted (black, or chrome, or whatever) please post some pics
also, please state what paint you used. I purchased Rustoleom semi-gloss paint, im hoping this is the right one. I dont want it to be too shiny...
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getting ready to paint the lower half of my bumper black
any TR guys that have the lower portion painted and the "corvette" lettering painted (black, or chrome, or whatever) please post some pics
also, please state what paint you used. I purchased Rustoleom semi-gloss paint, im hoping this is the right one. I dont want it to be too shiny...
any TR guys that have the lower portion painted and the "corvette" lettering painted (black, or chrome, or whatever) please post some pics
also, please state what paint you used. I purchased Rustoleom semi-gloss paint, im hoping this is the right one. I dont want it to be too shiny...
Here's a couple shots
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Burning Brakes
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thanks andy, that looks great!
as far as the corvette lettering, is that painted in too, or is that the stick on type? i want to paint mine (i have easy DIY instructions) as ive heard of pealing on the corners of the stick on type, and i really dont feel the need to pay $100 for "high end" stickers when painting will cost $10 and comes out fantastic
as far as the corvette lettering, is that painted in too, or is that the stick on type? i want to paint mine (i have easy DIY instructions) as ive heard of pealing on the corners of the stick on type, and i really dont feel the need to pay $100 for "high end" stickers when painting will cost $10 and comes out fantastic
Temporary Hold
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thanks andy, that looks great!
as far as the corvette lettering, is that painted in too, or is that the stick on type? i want to paint mine (i have easy DIY instructions) as ive heard of pealing on the corners of the stick on type, and i really dont feel the need to pay $100 for "high end" stickers when painting will cost $10 and comes out fantastic
as far as the corvette lettering, is that painted in too, or is that the stick on type? i want to paint mine (i have easy DIY instructions) as ive heard of pealing on the corners of the stick on type, and i really dont feel the need to pay $100 for "high end" stickers when painting will cost $10 and comes out fantastic
Once a year I peel them off clean everything real good with alcohol, strip the old double sided tape off, and add new tape. I hate it when I see Vettes with a missing letter or two.
I use an exacto knife to cut the new tape for the letters, very easy and looks as good now as the day I bought them.
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Racer
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thank you Sir. Just got hotter with the installation of new Lloyd's 405HP Z06 mats, airbag letters, and Redline Goods black carbon leather w/red stitching shifter, ebrake, and armrest covers. I'll have to find somewhere nice here in vegas to take some pics.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '10
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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I wouldn't use rustoleum, it's more of a outdoor furniture/bbq coating than a paint IMO. I used some standard duplicolor (or equivalent) in satin (semi-flat). Just take your time doing the prep, and taping off the lines. Wetsanding and painting don't take very long at all. It cost me about $20 bucks to do it myself.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '10
Hate to ask but, what are BBK's? What size tires are you running? Will these sizes work on a 2000 coupe with no problems?
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