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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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I know it's coming so here are some pictures before I get the typical 'pics or it didn't happen' post.

Base coat layed on a Chevelle. I'm in the back mixing the first batch of clear coat...


Safety first...


Cut & polish...
 
Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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what's going on in the third PIC?
 
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by smokinghot4cars
what's going on in the third PIC?
Cut and polish. After the clear coat is applied I give 24-36 hrs to dry then I sand down any orange peal to get a glass finish (usually 2000 or 3000 grit sandpaper). Then it's just a matter of using the right tools and material to polish it back out.
 
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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That's gorgeous... If I do decide to do it, I'm going to get the best job done I possibly can. This is not something I'd do on a whim. Still, at this point I'll most likely go with a factory-ordered car in the paint I want. If I change my mind (known to happen), I'll PM you - thanks!
 
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Still, at this point I'll most likely go with a factory-ordered car in the paint I want. If I change my mind (known to happen), I'll PM you - thanks!
Just do that.

After the initial excitement wears off, you're gonna wonder why you spent all that money to devalue your car.

You should special order a new RS in gulf or mexico blue with black wheels, no graphics and pccb with the rear wing from the sport classic
 
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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I'd wrap it unless I kept the car forever.
 
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Originally Posted by RDuke
Safety first...
I thought this was a pic of my girlfriend for a second, but then I realized there were cutouts for the eyes.
 
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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She wears a one piece white lab coat and a paint gun? Dude, you have some weird fetish ...
 
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I'd wrap it unless I kept the car forever.
That'd be the point - if I do this, I would keep it forever.
 
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