Paint Quality
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7th Gear
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Paint Quality
I am trying to decide what color to get, as I am torn between LBM and VY. One thing I have noticed on the Vette's I have seen is that the VY ones seem to have a much better finish (lack of orange peel, etc.)than those that are black, red, etc. Any of you out there with LBM notice any issues with the quality? Also, has anyone had any luck with sanding and buffing to remove the orange peel? Any input would be appreciated.
Burning Brakes
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From: Wheaton Illinois
There's one member on the Forum with LMB who regularly complains about orange peel. As for myself, my LMB borders on flawless. No, I have not put it under florescent lights and a magnfiying glass, but having gone over every inch with cleaners and waxes, I cannot find a problem. I might add when I took Museum delivery of the car in December, my Museum guide said that they had recently made some changes to the paint to improve on it. From my perspective, again, it is outstanding.
Le Mans Master
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From: Goleta CA
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My LMB has some OP in some areas, but I can't notice it without looking hard at it. I really don't usually see it and am very happy with how the paint looks. This weekend I was working on the car and happened to catch it at the right angle to see that there actually is OP on the door. That is the first time I saw it there in 10 months!
Burning Brakes
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From: NOVA VA
All of the LMB cars that I saw at the dealer had terrible orange peel. I ordered and now have Silver and have none that I can see. I have yet to see an VY up close, so I cant comment.
As for wet-sanding..........that is a major no-no. Without knowing how think the clear is, you (or the detailer) runs the risk of sanding through to basecoat.
As for wet-sanding..........that is a major no-no. Without knowing how think the clear is, you (or the detailer) runs the risk of sanding through to basecoat.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Haymarket Virginia
Originally Posted by lytmup
All of the LMB cars that I saw at the dealer had terrible orange peel. I ordered and now have Silver and have none that I can see. I have yet to see an VY up close, so I cant comment.
As for wet-sanding..........that is a major no-no. Without knowing how think the clear is, you (or the detailer) runs the risk of sanding through to basecoat.
As for wet-sanding..........that is a major no-no. Without knowing how think the clear is, you (or the detailer) runs the risk of sanding through to basecoat.
The reason it looks so bad is cause it's right where the rear fender meets the door. I see if everytime I was the car
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Drifting
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From: FNDA Beach Florida
Orange Peel
I have a LMB and the dealer after a month was made to re-clear and buff out the entire car. It is smooth as glass now. May want to check with your dealer warranty on that. This was a funded warranty item on mine and I have the detailed info from the dealer on it
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Delaware
Originally Posted by lager99
They all have orange peel.
Race Director
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From: Hurst, TX USA
Originally Posted by tbob
I think the darker the color the worse it shows. They all have it though.
I have to look really close to see some on my white C6, but my dark green and dark blue C5s were much more noticable.