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Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 3/10/07 7:16pm Message 71 of 84
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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
Terry, Looks like you are getting things taken care of nicely. It looks good from here ;o)
Did you have any pitting on your head light covers? If so the finish glaze works very well on those. Makes things smooth as glass again....Can't wait to see her after the sealer.fedexbicman762007-03-10 19:16:50


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Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 3/11/07 10:56am Message 72 of 84
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
Thanks Vince. The headlight covers look good at this point. After we prime we'll know better. Thanks for the tip. More pics to come. Terry
PS Love that RED!!Thumbs%20Up



Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 3/11/07 6:21pm Message 73 of 84
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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
You are welcome Terry. That Red is PPG "Deltron" (DBU Tricoat", "Inferno Red" Brand Coade 5469 which is a Chrysler OEM code of AY120WEL,EL,PEL,PY3554,WEL . It can be sprayed directly over a primered surface and is a Base Coat/Clear Coat application. But, it is recommended to be used over two coats of another Base Coat color. I used PPG "Silver Metalic".
I need to get an updated photo of the car on here for my signature. This one is the day I brought her home from the paint shop. I now have all the trim back on and the tires & wheels cleaned up and a couple of coats of "Wet Glaize & Buff" on her.
This color actually appears to be three different tones depending on how much direct sun light it is getting. I could have put it over almost any other PPG base coat paint. The most common under coat of base coat colors are Gold Metalic, Silver Metalic and even Black Metalic. Very cool stuff....fedexbicman762007-03-11 18:25:08


Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 3/28/07 1:25pm Message 74 of 84
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
Well finally some progress. The first coat of sealer went on. It shows we still have a lot of smothing out to do yet, but the spots that we're filled look good. Lots more sanding & blocking to come. The windshield has to be replaced yet, and some weatherstripping. At least we are making progress. Pics soon. Terry


Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 3/29/07 5:29am Message 75 of 84
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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
Sounds great Terry. The sealer really helps to show the work yet to be done. IT will make a great base for the primer and finish prep you will do. I can't wait to see the progress pics. I would wait till you get all the paint done to fool with the weather strip.


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Posted: 3/29/07 5:39am Message 76 of 84
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Sounds like fun Terry. I don't think I would have the paitence for this stuff.


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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
 


Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 3/29/07 5:43am Message 77 of 84
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
[QUOTE=fedexbicman76]Sounds great Terry. The sealer really helps to show the work yet to be done. IT will make a great base for the primer and finish prep you will do. I can't wait to see the progress pics. I would wait till you get all the paint done to fool with the weather strip. [/QUOTE]
 
Thanks Vince. I really appreciate all your input. Hope mine is as pretty as your's and Brians someday. PATIENCE Brian! What is that. I'm going through some serious Vette withdrawls. Spring is here & I have a long way to go.



Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 3/29/07 6:17am Message 78 of 84
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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
Hang in there Terry. I'm sure she'll be awesome with that front and rear chrome, new paint and that ear to ear grin you'll have pulling her out for the first time!


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Posted: 7/29/07 1:42pm Message 79 of 84
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver anniversary model, two tone, L-48, auto, Oyster interior, numbers matching, body work completed 2008 and painted back original colors
Terry,
How is it coming?  Great help and answers from everyone. I am  following the progress on yours as i work on mine, a 78. Hope to have ready for first primer next weekend.
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Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 8/1/07 4:09am Message 80 of 84
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Thanks for asking Bick. I will be done in hopefully a week or two. We're at the point of buffing, blackening the under carriage, and detailing. I can't wait. Pictures comming soon. Terry


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