Who still uses their C4 as a DD?
05-10-2012, 04:42 PM
#62
Safety Car
About $2,500. I found a shop that does custom paint to do it.
Just so you know I bought the car with body damage and paint that was totally wasted, the clear coat had peeled long ago. But since my plan all along was to make it a DD it worked out.
I love the Matte and get loads of compliments, to the point of being stopped in traffic by the curious.
I will tell you it is far more maintenance than a standard finish, I have to wash it several times a week to keep it pristine.
I tell most people that getting a car wrapped is probably the best way to go. It is so durable that most road grime and crap won't damage it. It will be cheaper, but find a good installer.
Matte paint on the other hand is far more delicate and shows absolutely everything.
Just so you know I bought the car with body damage and paint that was totally wasted, the clear coat had peeled long ago. But since my plan all along was to make it a DD it worked out.
I love the Matte and get loads of compliments, to the point of being stopped in traffic by the curious.
I will tell you it is far more maintenance than a standard finish, I have to wash it several times a week to keep it pristine.
I tell most people that getting a car wrapped is probably the best way to go. It is so durable that most road grime and crap won't damage it. It will be cheaper, but find a good installer.
Matte paint on the other hand is far more delicate and shows absolutely everything.
05-10-2012, 07:05 PM
#63
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My 96 CE is my daily driver even though I don't neccesarily go out every day. Since I bought it on Dec. 31st 2007 I have put about 23k on it. It now has 45k on it now. I can't imagine driving anything else. 
05-11-2012, 09:41 AM
#65
Elite Torch Red Member
I drive my 95 six speed almost everyday, the '93 is for Saturday's, my truck for hauling stuff and the new GS is for Sunday's and anyday I'm not working.
05-11-2012, 12:03 PM
#66
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My 84 is my DD, unless the weather man is calling for snow/ice, then I hop in my Jeep. I HATE driving the Jeep...97 TJ with the 2.5L 4 banger with AT...what a SLUG! 0-60 timed with a sun dial! LOL! But I've never had her stuck in a mud hole before and she's seen some ugly messes! LOL! I drive the Vette every chance I have! Owned for about 3 years now and have put almost 22K on it. I get just a touch over 20MPG commuting to work, highway mileage hovers in the 30MPG range...Jeep NOWHERE close to that kind of mileage (4.10 gears, 8" lift on 35's)...
05-13-2012, 02:11 AM
#69
Race Director
My '86 is my daily driver since I got the '03 Gold Anniversary in August, 2002. I drive the '03 on long trips, car shows, etc. Those are the only vehicles I own.
