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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Just got my first vette, it's a 2001 coupe, dark Bowling Green Metallic with oak interior and 53k one owner car. Needless to say we are absolutely crazy over this car. It's in great condition with only a few paint chips in front any suggestions on how to repair? Thx
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Well, Merry Christmas to you!
Welcome to the Forum.
I just tried the Dr Color Chip on my Black 02, I think its a good product and really easy to do.
Good luck with the car.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Congrats on your C5 - DBGM is a great color and pretty rare.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Thx for the comments, rare or not its very special to me!
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Congrats. on your new ride.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Congrats. on your new ride.
congrats
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Congrats on getting a vett

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Congrats on your new Xmas toy!!
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Congratz on your new ride. Dark Bowling Green Metallic was available only on 2582 (1.04%) of all C5s made, and only in years 2000 and 2001.

Great ride, and welcome to the forum!
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Welcome to the C5 family
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Originally Posted by BACNBLK
Congrats on your new Xmas toy!!
Welcome and don't forget to Wave
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
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Originally Posted by realvc
Congrats. on your new ride.

Originally Posted by BACNBLK
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