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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Does acrylic enamel look good on a driver corvette. I dont want to pay for 2 part. Also are any of the national paint chains ok, like maaco , etc.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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If you like fish-eyes-runs ect. go to any chain Or better yet go to Jacks Drive-thru,you sit in the car and wella its painted just like a car wash
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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once you go with an acrylic paint you can never go back to a 2 part unless you strip all the paint off 2 part paint is top quality paint if your going to keep it give it the best
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Does acrylic enamel look good on a driver corvette. I dont want to pay for 2 part. Also are any of the national paint chains ok, like maaco , etc.

There should not be that much dfference in price unless your buying trash (CHEAPO) enamel. Single stage enamel will never look as good as a 2 stage-STAY AWAY FROM CHAINS if your keeping the car. They are almost OK if you do ALL the prep.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Also are any of the national paint chains ok, like maaco , etc.
Your kidding right? Why do you hate your car?
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Talk to the guys at the body shop. Ask them what you can do to save a few bucks. you can do comef the prep work masking etc maybe the will cut you a deal it never hurts to ask.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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your kidding right? Why do you hate your car?
That is funny!!!!!

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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Thanks guys ,I was just feeling cheap and needed to be slapped around a bit. Base coat clear it is.
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Originally Posted by Vette19
Thanks guys ,I was just feeling cheap and needed to be slapped around a bit. Base coat clear it is.
Well you certainly came to the right place!
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