Topic: Ready (?) for paint...
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
Joined: 4/18/2007
Posts: 1058
Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Well, I've sanded and primered and puttied and sanded and puttied and sanded and...you get the idea. I have reached the limits of my body work know how. If body work knowledge was measured in how sharp an object, I'm a water balloon. I have compared this little project to working with joint compound. The more you mess with it, the more you screw it up and if you look long enough and close enough, you'll find another spot to "fix".
After finding the original white, I actually like it. Knowing what little knowledge and skill I have in painting cars someone please give me advice on what paint manufacturer I should use.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
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Dave, have you actually tried to buy the paint over the counter yet?
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
Joined: 4/18/2007
Posts: 1058
Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Ebo , I have not. I was going to head out in the morning. There is a couple of local guys I'm considering one given to me by Sarge and another just happens to be the local guys that I trust(you know the ones that own and work on cars themselves). I think I'm going to wait until I make some improvements to my "paint booth".
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Lifetime Member #192
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hi,don't for get to earth car body,just from body to floor.As it's a plastic car,and static will ruin any paint job.You will need to add a flex additive at least for front and rear ends.i would use it all over.
also get a panel wipe fluid and tack rags,and a paper overall.
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1979 Corvette
Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
Joined: 4/18/2007
Posts: 1058
Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
ok first quote on materials was $608. ouch
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Lifetime Member #192
Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
Joined: 4/18/2007
Posts: 1058
Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
That quote was for just enough paint to do the car in front of the doors, 2 quarts paint, hardener, thinner and clear coat. Not sure what brand. I was suffering from sticker shock.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Lifetime Member #192
as they say over here."i think they see you coming"
look on line for mail order firms.
tell me what you was buying and quantities be able to comment more.
ok I see quantity.what is a us.quart???
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1979 Corvette
Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
Joined: 4/18/2007
Posts: 1058
Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
It's 1/4 a gallon. Ok, just screwing with you. It's about the same size a s a liter.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Lifetime Member #192
in Forum: C3 Body
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