Another C5 Build Thread
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
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Did my first paint correction I managed to remove all the swirls but unfortunately the car had a lot of RIDS, so car needs to be wetsanded or I need to use a different method/products. Other than that Im pretty happy with the end results.
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Thanks everyone, more pics to come as I go with some more mods 
Mod bug got me real bad lol.
Thanks 
C5 clear coat are so hard but I manage to correct it, but not the RIDS 
so in a couple of months Im going to redo it. This time with the flex rotary.
Mod bug got me real bad lol. C5 clear coat are so hard but I manage to correct it, but not the RIDS so in a couple of months Im going to redo it. This time with the flex rotary.
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From: Maker of Sharp Objects, AL - Roll Tide
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Random Isolated Deep Scratches.
Be careful on that c5 factory clear. The stuff isn;t very thick from the factory, and if you are not careful, deep cutting will thin the clear. If the clear is to the point that it isn't within manufacturer spec, it could be bad news down the road. Always remember that the least aggressive method is best.
Be careful with a rotary. Very easy to put holograms and swirls in like mine has-
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...d-at-this.html
This was from improper use of a rotary..
Be careful on that c5 factory clear. The stuff isn;t very thick from the factory, and if you are not careful, deep cutting will thin the clear. If the clear is to the point that it isn't within manufacturer spec, it could be bad news down the road. Always remember that the least aggressive method is best.
Be careful with a rotary. Very easy to put holograms and swirls in like mine has-
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...d-at-this.html
This was from improper use of a rotary..
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Random Isolated Deep Scratches.
Be careful on that c5 factory clear. The stuff isn;t very thick from the factory, and if you are not careful, deep cutting will thin the clear. If the clear is to the point that it isn't within manufacturer spec, it could be bad news down the road. Always remember that the least aggressive method is best.
Be careful with a rotary. Very easy to put holograms and swirls in like mine has-
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...d-at-this.html
This was from improper use of a rotary..
Be careful on that c5 factory clear. The stuff isn;t very thick from the factory, and if you are not careful, deep cutting will thin the clear. If the clear is to the point that it isn't within manufacturer spec, it could be bad news down the road. Always remember that the least aggressive method is best.
Be careful with a rotary. Very easy to put holograms and swirls in like mine has-
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...d-at-this.html
This was from improper use of a rotary..
I was thinking about purchasing a paint gauge, so this way I can find out what Im working with. Then wetsand the car with 3m disc and repolish. When I purchased the car from my buddy the car was always parked outside and Im sure my buddy wasnt aware of the right "wash method" lol.
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From: Maker of Sharp Objects, AL - Roll Tide
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
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Thanks for the info I was thinking about purchasing a paint gauge, so this way I can find out what Im working with. Then wetsand the car with 3m disc and repolish. When I purchased the car from my buddy the car was always parked outside and Im sure my buddy wasnt aware of the right "wash method" lol.
I was thinking about purchasing a paint gauge, so this way I can find out what Im working with. Then wetsand the car with 3m disc and repolish. When I purchased the car from my buddy the car was always parked outside and Im sure my buddy wasnt aware of the right "wash method" lol.
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Thanks JS Machine for the explanation. Not that I'll remember if someone else abbreviates, but its nice to know what it means. I have never used a power anything on my paint of any car so I've never seen anything like that TransAm in the pics. Wow, that looks like a grinder was taken to it.
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Car looks amazing !!
could you please post a picture of the tools you used to clean up your exhaust
could you please post a picture of the tools you used to clean up your exhaust
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Fantastic looking car. I can tell you take really good care for it, and are methodical in everything you do to it.
Nice to see someone take a lot of personal responsibility and pride in their vehicle. Cheers
Nice to see someone take a lot of personal responsibility and pride in their vehicle. Cheers