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Aug 23, 2009 | 02:39 AM

Split Top

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Enough is enough

I've had my C5 for 10 years and I'm sick and tired of keeping the black paint clean. I've been thinking about changing the color and was wondering how much paint will I need to redo the entire car?

Aug 23, 2009 | 03:01 AM

Mr.Bill

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I hope you plan on having a paint shop do it seeing that you need to ask how much paint you need...

Aug 23, 2009 | 03:13 AM

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So youre considering going to the "dark side" eh????

Aug 23, 2009 | 04:02 AM

Eric the Ricer

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Aug 23, 2009 | 04:34 AM

97C5owner

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Thats gonna be a big job brother.

Easier to just buy a different colored car.

Aug 23, 2009 | 06:33 AM

MYLS6

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about 44 cans of Krylon should do it...lol

Aug 23, 2009 | 07:11 AM

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It depends if you use a brush or a roller...

Aug 23, 2009 | 08:05 AM

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A gallon is typically enough to do an entire car (assuming it has a roof to paint also), then you have primer/sealer/hardner/reducer/clearcoat and all the other extras you need to paint a car. Be prepared to drop $1500 on GOOD material (more for pearls/reds/special colors) if you decide to DYI. It's hard work but can be fun, the wetsanding and buffing are time consuming.

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Aug 23, 2009 | 08:10 AM

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If it were my car, I wouldn't paint it another color unless you were going to customize the entire car and turn it into a show car. Instead, layer up the Zaino, enjoy the black.

Aug 23, 2009 | 08:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Split Top

I've had my C5 for 10 years and I'm sick and tired of keeping the black paint clean. I've been thinking about changing the color and was wondering how much paint will I need to redo the entire car?

$6500.00

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Aug 23, 2009 | 09:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MYLS6

about 44 cans of Krylon should do it...lol

Bet that would be a sight to see when done.

Aug 23, 2009 | 09:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MYLS6

about 44 cans of Krylon should do it...lol

Aug 23, 2009 | 09:58 AM

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VinnyT

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Leave it outside during the winter months. Where you are it should be WHITE in no time.

Aug 23, 2009 | 10:09 AM

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Good idea on the re-paint, you wounldn't have to wash any of the other colors.

Aug 23, 2009 | 11:23 AM

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Have a shop do it. Paint it something awesome like the atomic orange, or maybe a flat gunmetal color.

Aug 23, 2009 | 11:39 AM

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How about a Lambo Green or Orange you will not have to worry about the black swirls

Aug 23, 2009 | 01:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NC99

If it were my car, I wouldn't paint it another color unless you were going to customize the entire car and turn it into a show car. Instead, layer up the Zaino, enjoy the black.

Hey, if you use Zaino paint, it'll only take about 3 oz. That'll do 2 coats.

Aug 23, 2009 | 02:39 PM

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Ive only had mine 3 years and im tired of keeping clean too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4DRUSH

Good idea on the re-paint, you wounldn't have to wash any of the other colors.

Aug 23, 2009 | 03:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolface08

Have a shop do it. Paint it something awesome like the atomic orange, or maybe a flat gunmetal color.

Aug 23, 2009 | 03:09 PM

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Owning black is a love and hate relationship. Love it when its clean hate it when its dirty. IMO black is the best when all waxed up and cleaned. I love it but hate the work keeping it clean, this will be my last black car.

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