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Forum: C5 General
03-18-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,115
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Yes the clear coat itself is most likely what is...

Yes the clear coat itself is most likely what is giving the difference in appearance. The idea behind sanding and buffing is to shave microns of clear off until you achieve a consistent finish. I...
Forum: C5 General
12-19-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,251
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Made one out of duct tape, used black to match...

Made one out of duct tape, used black to match the original. Haha just kidding. Bought a used top from a forum member here for about $600, nearly mint condition and works great. Wrapped the whole...
Forum: C5 General
12-18-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,251
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Hahaha I was very surprised to get an email...

Hahaha I was very surprised to get an email notification that somebody bumped this.

Car is great and I love it. No GTM in the near future, having too much fun.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-08-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Have to give a free bump for a great machine at a...

Have to give a free bump for a great machine at a great price. I am a pro detailer and I have owned mine for about three years and it is great. No complaints at all. I use mine almost every...
Forum: C5 General
09-30-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 297,830
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Thanks for the comments. Not sure how well it...

Thanks for the comments. Not sure how well it will come off but i'm not planning on dealing with it anytime soon. A few hours sounds a little light because I took everything apart to wrap edges and...
Forum: C5 General
09-26-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,412
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Most people that do body work are smart enough to...

Most people that do body work are smart enough to figure out that "clean title" and "salvage title" don't really mean much when it comes to how well the car was fixed. I also get a kick out of...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-13-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,284
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

What is the price for BOTH L/R Fenders shipped? ...

What is the price for BOTH L/R Fenders shipped? Not sure if you are aware but you are unable to receive PMs. Thanks, Mark
Forum: C5 General
08-15-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,678
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

I thought you were kidding when I first read your...

I thought you were kidding when I first read your post but it seems you are not. It made me think of an analogy:

You have AC in your house but you never turn it on in fear that one day it may...
Forum: C5 General
08-03-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,206
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Ah yes, I think it sounds like the whine of a...

Ah yes, I think it sounds like the whine of a baby. The source of the noise is simply the wheel rubbing on the column and the Vette isn't the only vehicle to have this problem, older Toyotas were...
Forum: C5 General
06-22-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,011
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Hey man, good to see went ahead with the project....

Hey man, good to see went ahead with the project. Is it what you thought it would be? Lots of work but a patient person has no problems, right? If you just work on it a little bit at a time it is...
Forum: C5 General
05-20-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

happy to help out :thumbs:

happy to help out :thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
05-20-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

I think that clip goes on the front edge of the...

I think that clip goes on the front edge of the door. Here's some shots of mine. Car is wrapped in vinyl so that's what that is.

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/MarkyMarkGTM/f6e85f25.jpg...
Forum: C5 General
04-28-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

I've been there before. I've got you beat on the...

I've been there before. I've got you beat on the frustration level though. My car was apart for clean up after a fire and the entire interior was out of the car to be cleaned or replaced. I get it...
Forum: C5 General
04-11-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Keep in mind when repairing the rocker the entire...

Keep in mind when repairing the rocker the entire thing will have to be refinished. I would take scuffs on the underside over a repaint any day of the week. Keep the finish oem. If you can get...
Forum: C5 General
04-10-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,497
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

I agree with the "take it to a shop" advice and I...

I agree with the "take it to a shop" advice and I have one at work that I use at least once a week so here are some things that an AC machine can do that you can't do with the can method.
...
Forum: C5 General
03-11-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,004
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Black is a super easy color to match and in the...

Black is a super easy color to match and in the repair industry an insurance company typically won't pay to blend into other panels because of this reason. One of the few colors that can...
Forum: C5 General
02-27-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

http://lh3.ggpht.com/c12a1b1/R-70cNVcNQI/AAAAAAAAC...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/c12a1b1/R-70cNVcNQI/AAAAAAAAC3U/coD5jkj-_Fo/IMG_3423.jpgimgmax=800

I have a snap on one at work that looks like the one in the pic. One thing to consider is that you will...
Forum: C5 General
02-27-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,501
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Put the can down and step away from the plasti...

Put the can down and step away from the plasti dip.
Forum: C5 General
02-19-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,117
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Well put. You can argue American muscle, V8...

Well put. You can argue American muscle, V8 power, iconic car, American dream, and great looks all day long but dollar for dollar the Supra is most likely the more valuable car.

Would you trade...
Forum: C5 General
02-08-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,421
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Car selling pics 101: Don't take a pic of the car...

Car selling pics 101: Don't take a pic of the car on the driveway positioned over a puddle that makes it look like it is leaking fluids.

The nice part about the flames is that you don't have to re...
Forum: C5 General
01-25-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

I am a body tech by trade so maybe I can help you...

I am a body tech by trade so maybe I can help you out a bit.

First off it sounds like nobody was hurt and the only damage was done to car(s), that is always good to hear. Cars can be fixed or...
Forum: C5 General
01-03-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,617
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

People will think you look like a tool if you...

People will think you look like a tool if you wear Corvette gear while driving your Corvette, simple as that. It's the whole "look at me, look what I drive, i'm better than you, I can afford this,...
Forum: C5 General
01-02-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,970
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

sure does. I guess you don't take your car out in...

sure does. I guess you don't take your car out in the rain? I have water on my doorsills if I do, and that's what I was wondering about. UNLESS, from your pic, maybe I'm thinking of the area JUST...
Forum: C5 General
01-02-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,970
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it. ...

Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it. Alcantara is very durable as it relates to normal wear and tear. This is precisely why auto manufacturers are using it on things like steering wheels and...
Forum: C5 General
12-18-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,820
Posted By MarkyMarkGTM

Shaved front plate, no lettering... ...

Shaved front plate, no lettering...

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/MarkyMarkGTM/IMG_0099.jpg
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/MarkyMarkGTM/IMG_0100.jpg...
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