Premium Paint?
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From: Daly City CA
Premium Paint?
I puchased my brand new 06 C6 last month. It's a Monterey Red coupe.
I've got $10,385.00 worth of options . The option that I'm a little confused about is premium paint which is priced at $750.00.
What the hell am I being charged for paint when that is usually standard. I dont think someone is going to take delivery of a car thats not painted.
I've got $10,385.00 worth of options . The option that I'm a little confused about is premium paint which is priced at $750.00.
What the hell am I being charged for paint when that is usually standard. I dont think someone is going to take delivery of a car thats not painted.
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Originally Posted by Fastphilly
I puchased my brand new 06 C6 last month. It's a Monterey Red coupe.
I've got $10,385.00 worth of options . The option that I'm a little confused about is premium paint which is priced at $750.00.
What the hell am I being charged for paint when that is usually standard. I dont think someone is going to take delivery of a car thats not painted.
I've got $10,385.00 worth of options . The option that I'm a little confused about is premium paint which is priced at $750.00.
What the hell am I being charged for paint when that is usually standard. I dont think someone is going to take delivery of a car thats not painted.
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From: Daly City CA
This might sound like a dumb question but as you can see I'm a junior member and a first time vette owner but what is Zaino and Rejex. Is it some kind of polish or wax? I bought Meguires Gold Class clear coat paste Wax. I'm always searching for the best wax and polishes. If you
could recommend a good wax/polish and where it is sold I would greatly appreciate it!!!
could recommend a good wax/polish and where it is sold I would greatly appreciate it!!!
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Originally Posted by Fastphilly
This might sound like a dumb question but as you can see I'm a junior member and a first time vette owner but what is Zaino and Rejex. Is it some kind of polish or wax? I bought Meguires Gold Class clear coat paste Wax. I'm always searching for the best wax and polishes. If you
could recommend a good wax/polish and where it is sold I would greatly appreciate it!!!
could recommend a good wax/polish and where it is sold I would greatly appreciate it!!!
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Originally Posted by shopdog
Some of the colors for the Corvette include a tint coat between the base coat and clear coat. .....
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Why is it, when I got my right rear quarter panel fixed/repainted and my new top painted, the independent paint shop had never heard of a tinted clear coat and looked at me like I was crazy when I told them of this? Both parts match perfectly and the car looks great. I want my LMB 350 dollars back
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From: San Antonio Texas - Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
Originally Posted by jabez
If its not Victory Red, Black, White, Silver,or Orange, you got yourself premium paint.
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Originally Posted by crazyeddie
Why is it, when I got my right rear quarter panel fixed/repainted and my new top painted, the independent paint shop had never heard of a tinted clear coat and looked at me like I was crazy when I told them of this? Both parts match perfectly and the car looks great. I want my LMB 350 dollars back --e
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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Originally Posted by jazzlove
Wasn't DSOM, as well as the new atomic orange premium paint as well?
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Originally Posted by 3XBlack
DSOM was not. Only Velocity Yellow ($750), Monterey Red ($750), and LeMans Blue ($300). I don't have any info on Atomic Orange but I suspect it is not a premium paint.
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From: North Western Connecticut
Originally Posted by Fastphilly
I puchased my brand new 06 C6 last month. It's a Monterey Red coupe.
I've got $10,385.00 worth of options . The option that I'm a little confused about is premium paint which is priced at $750.00.
What the hell am I being charged for paint when that is usually standard. I dont think someone is going to take delivery of a car thats not painted.
I've got $10,385.00 worth of options . The option that I'm a little confused about is premium paint which is priced at $750.00.
What the hell am I being charged for paint when that is usually standard. I dont think someone is going to take delivery of a car thats not painted.
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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Originally Posted by Another Yellow
The $350 charge for LeMans Blue is because it's a premium paint and costs more.
Price should be the same for 2007. 