Steven Smith
CCCUK Member
That looks so satisfying, but very time consuming.
I need to move so I can have a garage for my C4.
I need to move so I can have a garage for my C4.
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Corvette
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All of the work was done outside, painting in two gazebo’s. The C3 is still outside but under a carport. The C1 will be prepped and painted under the carport, it’s too dusty to be in the garage with other cars.
Steven Smith
CCCUK Member
A specific question, my C4 has previously had a "blow over" in cellulose that has faded, it will polish up really nice but fades again within a week or so, pictures attached.
Is there any reason I couldn't just sand down the current paint and then spray as per your method using sealer, colour and clear ?
Is there any reason I couldn't just sand down the current paint and then spray as per your method using sealer, colour and clear ?
Steven Smith
CCCUK Member
Thanks for the advice, I wrapped the roof last year as a test panel, but your post got me thinking that it's cheaper to paint the car that wrap it.
Steven Smith
CCCUK Member
Last question, can you recommend a brand for the paint and supplier?
Mad4slalom
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Any pics of whole car please . Is it rolling , bouncing, steering and braking ? And interior pics
sounds a good project . What year and spec was it .
Steven Smith
CCCUK Member
I have been looking for paint on eBay and it's minefield with so many suppliers.
I would like it the original colour, could you point me to a seller who you have used for the base colour please?
I assume you can't paint outside when the weather cools down ?
teamzr1
Supporting vendor
Here is a vendor that makes GM as to the car's paint code, I have used them for several years
They sell from small touch up bottles, paint pens, spray can, quarts, etc
Also sells GM base and clear coats for that car
Shows you all the colors in paint chips for that model year for Corvettes and other year/models
www.automotivetouchup.com
They sell from small touch up bottles, paint pens, spray can, quarts, etc
Also sells GM base and clear coats for that car
Shows you all the colors in paint chips for that model year for Corvettes and other year/models
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Corvette
CCCUK Member
Sorry for delay in answering. I used these guys in screen shot below. They will mix to your cars paint code. Upol primer and clearcoat
you can buy from anyone eBay etc. I am not comfortable painting in less than 70 degrees. Good luck
Steven Smith
CCCUK Member
Thank you, does this paint also need a hardener ?
Just realised it's just the clear that needs a hardener.
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Biff.bailey
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Chuffer
CCCUK Member
You would need 50 cans just for the hood power bulge alone !!!
Chuffer
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