Ya. Barry is very much a high end paint guy. Wile it's very true that stripping to fiberglass gives you the ultimate end product, by eliminating any chance of old paint lifting etc, 99% of all paint jobs are done over existing paint, and 98% of them come out just fine. I think it was determined that your existing paint is very solid, so I'd say the chances of any issues are very very slim. epoxy is the least problematic as far as lifting old paint also, and is, in fact, one of the reasons so many pros use it to begin with.
90% of my 64 was sprayed over existing paint. my 62 was down to mostly primer when I shot it. the 59 BelAir had 90% of it's original paint as well.

No no. I'm patiently waiting. . actually I've become very familiar with "stuff happening" which sidetracks us from our play time.

Russ

320? no wonder it's taking you so long . I generally use 150 for the initial sanding of old paint and to initially blend in chips etc. spray two coats of epoxy over that and block (stick) sand with 220, just to see what I've got. if I see a lot of waves and holes I might shoot a coat of 2K high build primer to give more to sand, but otherwise just shoot another coat or two of epoxy and block sand again….. and again….. and again….. I would just be getting to 320 by the third or fourth round of block sanding. nothing wrong with the way you're doing it, it just takes longer. when I buy paper for a job I'll buy 20 sheets of 220 and maybe 3-4 of 320. when it's perfect I block again with 320 and then go over the car with 600 wet (the only time I use wet) on a soft block to prep it for sealer or base coat (I often skip the sealer all-together).

Lookin' good

Russ

I can't think of any circumstances where you'd need to apply gel coat. if you have a big gouge in the glass I'd either use resin and mat, if it was structural, or body filler if it's just cosmetic. Corvettes never had gel coat from the factory, so no need to "replace" any.
The "hair" that you can get after sanding fiberglass wouldn't show up until you sprayed paint on it, but epoxy will definitely lock down any of that, should it be an issue.
Also, from your description of the old paint, I would not be a bit concerned about spraying epoxy over any of it, after a good heavy scuff, and blending any chips etc. it must be pretty dang solid if you can't scrape it of with the razor blade.

Russ

The car was hit on the drivers side so when they sliced the body near the windshield it rises by a 1/4 inch where the two sections connect leaving a gap. A few holes but noting major. I posted a pick on my thread "64 repaint". I plan on sanding this morning. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved one!

Cool. Most jobs on these old cars are really pretty easy as long as you take the time to understand how things go together….. and ignore the na-sayers .
How does the windshield opening flange look?

Russ

Mine is running super. I have a 350 block and I just picked up a 327 1964 short block and will be building it to L79 specs. Working on the common stuff, battery tray, glove box light and wipers but other than that I am really pleased. Thought about installing power steering and brakes when I have the extra cash. My brother came up from Florida and only drove it a short distance and didn't like it. he's 65 and I have alot less mileage. Leaving tomorrow to visit him. Tom found out he has parkinson. He absolutely loves C1 and C2 vettes.

Thanks Marty. Ya.. I replaced the tailshaft bushing and seal in the 64 the other day and it did help a great deal. I didn't have the drive shaft re-balanced, cause the only guy here that does that wasn't around that day. I expect if it was done it would be perfect, but I can live with it as it is now.
Are you on the road again with yours, and getting the bugs worked out?

yes sir Marty, and youall as well.
It's been brutal hot here lately (102 today), so not much enthusiasm for being out in the shop. I've done a little bit of sanding on it, but I'm kinda waiting for my new lift to arrive before I get real involved in that again. I just checked on the lift today, and it was shipped this morning. expected to arrive here either Friday or Monday.
It looks like Jennifer and I are taking a road trip tomorrow. I just got off the phone with a guy in Prineville (240 miles N.E.) that has a 62 hardtop for sale for 2500. if it's as good as he says, that's a heck of a deal and I want it!!
Talk at ya soon,
Russ

Hi, Marty -
Classic symptoms of fuel percolation during "hot-soak" after shutdown; what's the casting number of your intake manifold? Please send me a PM - I never know if these "visitor messages" go through or not.

John