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Nov 15, 2009 | 02:00 PM

Vette19

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Paint question

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.

Nov 15, 2009 | 04:16 PM

bobby777

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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

Nov 15, 2009 | 04:46 PM

road dog

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From: Notorious Miami sunny south florida

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

Nov 15, 2009 | 05:02 PM

dougbfresh

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Originally Posted by Vette19

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.

Nov 15, 2009 | 07:43 PM

lucky131969

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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?

Nov 15, 2009 | 09:53 PM

#1 Moses

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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.