Topic: Paint Project Has Begun
in Forum: C3 Body
Already a Member?
Click Here to Login
Not yet a Member?
Click Here to Register for Free!
Well I've begun the long task of hand sanding her down. Going pretty well, although "I'VE GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS"!!
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)
Lifetime MemberModerator
Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20214
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
"When you get to the bottom you go back to the top..."
Slowly but surely, eh? It'll be worth it in the end.
Slowly but surely, eh? It'll be worth it in the end.
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56 
My Link 
(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS
"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Prep is what makes a great finish great. Glad you are having fun doing it.
Brian - NCM Lifetime Member
73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
We're all there sanding with you in spirit Terry! It will be worth it in the end 
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5188
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
Stupid edges Duhoo... Hope ya don't stub yer fingers as many times I did.
It shore do smart!!! 
Tuxblacray 2006-11-14 17:57:33
It shore do smart!!!
Lifetime MemberIrving, TX - USA
Joined: 8/21/2004
Posts: 4273
Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks.
#2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
Can't use a sander?
What's the next stage after the sanding is done? 
�����
My Link 
MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113
[QUOTE=greypoupon69]Can't use a sander?
my7T1 2006-11-15 06:31:43
What's the next stage after the sanding is done?
[/QUOTE]
Yes. I used a DA sander on the flat surfaces. I'm down to hand sanding the the rest. Next comes lots of body repair and filler.
Then primer, more sanding, primer sealer, then paint. My vette used to look just like your's Mick. Even tho your color is cool, I am painting her Arrest Me Red.
Then primer, more sanding, primer sealer, then paint. My vette used to look just like your's Mick. Even tho your color is cool, I am painting her Arrest Me Red.
Patti had her chance to ride in a Red Corvette. 
You should tell her I said to paint it what ever color you want to, It is your car, She can get her own red one. 
You should tell her I said to paint it what ever color you want to, It is your car, She can get her own red one. Brian - NCM Lifetime Member
73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5188
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
[QUOTE=my7T1] [QUOTE=greypoupon69]Can't use a sander?
Thats a shame ... Black just seemed ta be right. No more dark side...
What's the next stage after the sanding is done?
[/QUOTE]
Yes. I used a DA sander on the flat surfaces. I'm down to hand sanding the the rest. Next comes lots of body repair and filler. Then primer, more sanding, primer sealer, then paint. My vette used to look just like your's Mick. Even tho your color is cool, I am painting her Arrest Me Red.
[/QUOTE]
Then primer, more sanding, primer sealer, then paint. My vette used to look just like your's Mick. Even tho your color is cool, I am painting her Arrest Me Red.Thats a shame ... Black just seemed ta be right. No more dark side...
Lifetime MemberWesterly, RI - USA
Joined: 5/26/2005
Posts: 133
Vette(s): 77 L48
Original paint
True dual stainless exhaust
Edelbrock intake manifold
and Thunder series carb
Distributor has an pern upgrade
I'm contiplating doing mine next winter or the winter after. Can you continue to take pictures and write comentaries as you go including such things as type of sander, grit of sandpaper, any problems you are having and solutions. I would really be interested.
A WORK IN PROGRESS 
(Click to see a bigger version)
in Forum: C3 Body
SPONSOR AD: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)