jmccrary

About a week and a few days I should have her back

PatsLs1vette

What color will it be?

jmccrary

Carbon Flash Metallic from the 2012 Vette...she was black from the factory, so I did not want to go to far from original. Modern update

john8642

Is it the usual procedure to remove the panels for painting?

jmccrary

The more you can remove the better...it allows the painter to get between the creases and allows for the panels to be sanded down evenly. Also, the rear left quarter panel needed to be replaced from a slight crack from the previous owner.

This is the second car I had painted and it was the same, but this car can be reduced more than most.

dangerz

If you don't mind me asking, whats the total cost for this thorough of a paint job?

Vetteman Jack

The car should look really good in Carbon Flash Metallic. Be sure to post up pics when you get it all done.

SG Lou

Yeah, I'm seriously thinking about getting mine repainted and the way your's is being done is the proper way to do it !

jrose7004

In for the final results!

jmccrary

5k

Will do!

Thanks!

Cannot wait myself!

dangerz

Ok that is a hell of a lot cheaper than I anticipated. That's awesome.

jmccrary

danger, I do agree. I have visited and spoke to almost all the recommended paint shops in the area. I had quotes from 2-15k for a full respray. Although there is a thought that more expensive is better, I choose this particular shop for two reasons, customer service and their workmanship. I spent about 2 hours looking around the shop at various vehicles in multiple stages of repairs and was satisfied with level of detail preformed. Most of the vehicles had front or rear end damages, but the client list was based on many State and Federal entities.

I have visited the stop about 4 times since she has been down there (about 45 mins away) and each time I am allowed to roam the shop to see the car being prepped and fixed. The last time I was down there, their painter was starting to mix the paint for the car to start on the front panels and asked me to look at the paint to ensure the color was right. I have only came across this level of customer service from a very small backyard painter. I am stoked to pick-up the car in about a week to see how she has turned out! Many pictures to follow!!

J-Mac

dangerz

Great to hear dude, can't wait to see the final product!

1Willy1

looks good so far man , and yes it is best to have the panels removed whenever its possible.

These vettes are great because nearly everything can come off and the parts are very light which makes it easier.

5K is a lot of money but half of that cost is with the removal and install of all your panels , IMO its a fair price.

red03vette

in for pics of the results. i think that new colour is going to look awesome!

Black 02

I need this in my life!

Congrats, can't wait to see how the color looks on the car!

jmccrary

One more week!

I am amazed at how far the car can break down. Most cars only the parts that open, front fenders, and bumpers.

Thanks and...your British? When I was in the UK, only seen a handful of Vettes


Thanks...I am excited as well

jmccrary

Dropped by today to bring a new seal where the rear of the targa and body come together and she is coming together. I addressed a few areas where there is either heavy spray or a few lines in the clear, but since this is out of the booth and not been sanded, buffed, nothing...im not concerned...here some pix from today

91LSMAN

A C5 in carbon flash metallic?

That is going to look amazing when finished. I really like that color. (But I don't like caring for black cars. LOL)

Cliff8928

Oh, but metallic black is SO much more forgiving.