Question about new paint shop
12-03-2018, 10:19 AM
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None under $300K? All McLarens are polished and/or wetsanded from the factory, leaving no orange peel. The finish is basically perfect. This is done on even the $200K 570S.
Actually, it would be nice to see this done on the ZR1's. Another way to make it more high end and more special than it already is. Something extra to set it apart from the lesser models. The C6 ZR1 was delivered in enclosed trailers for example. I think there are some things, even simple ones, that could be done by Chevy to enhance the ZR1 buying and ownership experience.
Actually, it would be nice to see this done on the ZR1's. Another way to make it more high end and more special than it already is. Something extra to set it apart from the lesser models. The C6 ZR1 was delivered in enclosed trailers for example. I think there are some things, even simple ones, that could be done by Chevy to enhance the ZR1 buying and ownership experience.
I'd rather spend less at GM then pay my detailer to wetsand+polish+ceramic coat+clear bra.
12-03-2018, 10:50 AM
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It's probably a lot harder to get paint looking perfect on a fiberglass body as compared to metal (most other cars)...
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12-03-2018, 11:22 AM
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the ''new paint shop expansion'' was cover for build-out of doubling the plant size to build the c8
id bet the plant can now build 3-4 different cars/suvs/trucks there
id bet the plant can now build 3-4 different cars/suvs/trucks there
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12-03-2018, 12:02 PM
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The Acura NSX has composite body panels and they seem to have a method of applying a very nice paint job.
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12-03-2018, 12:26 PM
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That's the thing . . . one person can look at a car and say it has a perfect paint job, and a more picky person can take a microscopic look at it and pronounce the same car, "terrible." I think my C7 painted in the new plant looks very good and better than my previous '14, but when I look at it very closely I can still find OP. However, it is a much better finish.
I looked at that NSX video above, and it looks like they use a system very similar to the new one built at BGA for shooting panels at optimum angles for smooth, even coverage. However, there's nothing in that video about wet sanding base and clear coats, thus I'd place a sizable bet I could find OP on an NSX too. I'm sure the new BGA paint plant is every bit as state-of-the-art as at the Marysville NSX assembly plant, since they were built at roughly the same time.
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12-03-2018, 12:39 PM
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Sorry, not acceptable at all. A new GS is how much, with a worse paint finish than the average family sedan at half the price.
They aren't just Chevys. Ridiculous for all the money spent investing in BG and the C8, if it ends up having the same **** pore orange peel.
It's an insult other vehicles look better, and your suggestion to have a new car repainted is OMFG laughable.
They aren't just Chevys. Ridiculous for all the money spent investing in BG and the C8, if it ends up having the same **** pore orange peel.
It's an insult other vehicles look better, and your suggestion to have a new car repainted is OMFG laughable.
12-03-2018, 12:52 PM
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The Acura NSX has composite body panels and they seem to have a method of applying a very nice paint job.
https://youtu.be/P_M2jLfEc-g
https://youtu.be/P_M2jLfEc-g
have not not seen the nsx in person but IF the paint is great and they don’t do extensive wet sanding and polishing, no reason Corvettes new paint shop can’t deliver. With the money they invested I would assume they have similar tech and skill. At their numbers it should be possible IMO.
Knowing how how things usually work out, it may not....
12-03-2018, 01:24 PM
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have not not seen the nsx in person but IF the paint is great and they don’t do extensive wet sanding and polishing, no reason Corvettes new paint shop can’t deliver. With the money they invested I would assume they have similar tech and skill. At their numbers it should be possible IMO.
Knowing how how things usually work out, it may not....
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12-03-2018, 03:18 PM
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For those wondering, the new paint shop process does involve wet sanding.
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12-03-2018, 05:12 PM
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Asing the question of whether there is a major improvement in 2019 cars painted in the new shop, who better to ask than the person who individually sells more Corvette than everyone, e.g., Mike@Criswell. According to Mike, “with my already having seen over 300 Corvettes painted in the new shop, their paint is much better, and much more importantly, my customers are happy with their paint.”
Was there one hood glitch (a OEM hood that a GM supplier painted), yes there was; GM stepped up and fixed that hood’s paint.
Like many, I have been to many exotic car showrooms, and like several smart people posted above, it is a myth that all their paint jobs are orange peel free.
Was there one hood glitch (a OEM hood that a GM supplier painted), yes there was; GM stepped up and fixed that hood’s paint.
Like many, I have been to many exotic car showrooms, and like several smart people posted above, it is a myth that all their paint jobs are orange peel free.
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12-05-2018, 01:30 PM
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The NSX's entire paint process is 20 hours per car. A multi-step preparation leads to e-coat, 2 costs of primer, 5 coats of base coat and 2 layers of clear coat before 16 hours of in-process curing. Once cured, the entire car is hand sanded and wiped down and given another 2 layers of clear coat. Then each car is individually inspected by the paint team, and a wave-scan tool objectively measures the texture of the surface to ensure there are no imperfections-even those not visible to the human eye....and that's is on composite panels like the Corvette uses. Each car is then individually inspected by the paint team, and a wave-scan tool objectively measures the texture of the surface to ensure there are no imperfections — even those not visible to the human eye.Each car is then individually inspected by the paint team, and a wave-scan tool objectively measures the texture of the surface to ensure there are no imperfections — even those not visible to the human eye.
Quite a process and description. Thanks!
Is it in your opinion lightyears better than the Corvette paint? The new paint shop paint?
Do you think the C8 paint will be different than any c7 paint that came from the new shop so far.? Different techniques etc?
12-05-2018, 08:05 PM
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