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Finally did it
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Finally did it
Hi guys and gals,
Well I finally did it. Went out and bought a 95 coupe, dark red metallic. Being from Minnesota, I was able to get some miles on it before tucking it away for the winter. Can't wait until spring.
At 52yoa, I thought that when I retire (someday) I would use some of my retirement money to buy a newer vette-something I've always dreamed about. But as you know, tomorrow is not guaranteed so I got into something I could afford now and I love it. I think my wife likes it more than I.
I do have 2 questions though.
-the front end and hood have some minor rock chips/dings and the outside mirrors have minor scrapes--do I get it painted or leave it original?
And lastly, how do I get this smile off my face? Thx. Be safe!
Kevin
Well I finally did it. Went out and bought a 95 coupe, dark red metallic. Being from Minnesota, I was able to get some miles on it before tucking it away for the winter. Can't wait until spring.
At 52yoa, I thought that when I retire (someday) I would use some of my retirement money to buy a newer vette-something I've always dreamed about. But as you know, tomorrow is not guaranteed so I got into something I could afford now and I love it. I think my wife likes it more than I.
I do have 2 questions though.
-the front end and hood have some minor rock chips/dings and the outside mirrors have minor scrapes--do I get it painted or leave it original?
And lastly, how do I get this smile off my face? Thx. Be safe!
Kevin
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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your C4!! Enjoy the car and the Forums. 
Head over to the C4 General Forum for any questions you have. The owners there are very knowledgeable and helpful.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...discussion-34/
Congratulations on your C4!! Enjoy the car and the Forums. Head over to the C4 General Forum for any questions you have. The owners there are very knowledgeable and helpful.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...discussion-34/
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Welcome to the Forum! I went to the local body shops and they all wanted to paint my hood for rock chips. The hood was perfect except for the chips and they wanted $1,000 to do it.
I do not know about where you live, but out here in Ventura, Ca, we have a guy with a team that specializes in minor boo boos
I was talking to a guy at the Red Line Corvette Club about the rock chips. He told me about a guy who specialized in them. I was a little nervous until I found out he also did it for the local auto mall.
I had a number of rock chips and two scratches that were two inches long on the front and back fenders. I offered him the bottle of factory paint and he turned it down. He said he likes to mix his own paint to match the car, as factory paint never matches a car that has been in the sun.
When I picked up the car we could not see the repairs. I was very pleased. This might be a solution to your problem.
I went to the local body shops and they all wanted to paint my hood for rock chips. The hood was perfect except for the chips and they wanted $1,000 to do it. I do not know about where you live, but out here in Ventura, Ca, we have a guy with a team that specializes in minor boo boos
I was talking to a guy at the Red Line Corvette Club about the rock chips. He told me about a guy who specialized in them. I was a little nervous until I found out he also did it for the local auto mall. I had a number of rock chips and two scratches that were two inches long on the front and back fenders. I offered him the bottle of factory paint and he turned it down. He said he likes to mix his own paint to match the car, as factory paint never matches a car that has been in the sun.
When I picked up the car we could not see the repairs. I was very pleased. This might be a solution to your problem.
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