pauly1119

nice color congrats!!

davyboy39

Yes, I sanded down the rail covers with 320 grit sand paper until they were smooth. I then applied 2 coats of sanding primer. Then sanded with 1500 grit paper to get as smooth as possible again. Then applied 3 coats base color to make sure they were completely covered. Then 3 coats of gloss clear. I wiped them with a tack cloth before applying the color and clear coats. The only problem was that I ordered Bluestream Tintcoat 512Q in a spray can on AutomotiveTouchUp, which I thought would be an exact match for Jetstream Blue. However, they turned out a tad bit darker. But since they aren't right next to another body color part, it's not as noticeable when installed on the engine. I was proud of the paint job I did though. I got the black stick on letters from RPI Designs.

sonik_fury

Looks terrific! Did you paint the calipers yourself? If so, where did you get the decal? Love the red.

davyboy39

Yes, I painted them with the G2 caliper paint kit and I got the decals from Fourth Circle Designs (www.fourthcircledesigns.com). I sprayed high-temp clear over the decals to make sure they stay in place.

1bdvet

Love the color, always loved blue, and enjoy your new ride!

ILLUSHN

Looking good. I'm kinda partial to that color!

Landru

My dealer had an '08 JSB Z06, 2LZ w/ GPS (hey) & 10 spoke chromes.
Sat for over 14 months unsold, wasn't sure how I felt re JSB coming from a string of red.
Then came GM's crash, dealer had to be thinking they'd have to eat this one.
So while buying a CTS4, asked what they'd discount the '08 & offer on my '06.
Wife drove home CTS, I the Z06 that day.
JSB's grown on me a lot since, getting it just dumb luck.

Looks great, did a good job w/ cals & coverts.
Lived 9 yrs in cent IL (Chambana) & fondly remember all the long state highways through beautiful countryside.
Best of all, very few if any cops.

Jstan2014

86SC

where is the top radiator support cover?

davyboy39

That's the way it was when I bought it. I didn't even realize it was missing. Oh well, hasn't been an issue. Thanks for pointing it out.

S.C. vette

davyboy39

Thanks. Yes, it's my first Corvette.

Birddog51

hawkgfr

Beautimus! One of the best colors ever. Enjoy

86SC

i only mention it because they become damaged when people park the car on a curb. the lower radiator support will get damaged and push up on the upper support.... worth a look

davyboy39

Okay, I'll check it out. Appreciate the info. Thanks.