Paul 75 L82

Well, finally I'm close to complete with the paint job. I'm still going to wet sand the rear bumper cover again so I haven't installed the Corvette letters. All in all I'm happy, but what alot of work. Start to finish it took 4 months working most week-ends. But it sure feels good to drive around.












[Modified by Paul 75 L82, 8:14 PM 12/23/2001]

daniel77350

purdy. :yesnod:

Daniel

PatsLs1vette

real nice looks great :cheers:

Corz

lookin good..

Paul 75 L82

I would like to thank Lars for his help. I never would have taken on a project like this without his article on Corvette painting. It seamed like I emailed him many times to ask questions and he always replied. Thanks Lars.

R1234

Very nice! Paul looks great. All the hard work does pay off.

ZD75blue

an already stunning car, turns into a show car... that paint looks great... you think it would go well with a blue interior?

ZD :cheers:

toyvet1

I know how you feel when you finished your car, all your free time working on your car. But after all the work is done sit back with a cold one and pat yourself on the back on a job well done. I'm glad to see there are people out there not affraid to tackle a paint jb. http://'http://temp.corvetteforum.ne...et1//hardwork3

69bblock3x2

Nice looking car. :)


John.

BigBlockVette

The paint looks great!!!

Dwayne

Nomad78SA

Paint job is looking :cool: I can tell you have put in a lot of work..
Enjoy and Vet on,
Neil in Tenn

LAvetteman

Good job Paul. Lars helped me do the same. He saved me thousands, and I learned volumes. Another forum paint job for the record. :)

Chris Fowler

Looks great!

:cheers:

chevluvr

Turned out to be a real show stopper! Looks Great!! :cheers:

NoWorries

Great job. :) Looks really nice. I painted mine in two weeks, that was ***** to the wall, sanding/fiberglass repair everyday after work, and lots of weekend work. :)

ImBatman

Paul,

Your car looks great. That is the color I want to go with for my '71. What is the name of it and do you have the codes?


Thanks,
Wade

Paul 75 L82

PPG Deltron Paint (#74 Dark Red) 3 Qt DBUSC 2658 $194.70
PPG Reative Reducer 1 Gal DRR 1170 $35.45
PPG Concept Clear Coat 1 Gal DCU 2021 $138.40
PPG Clear Coat Hardener DCX 61 $64.15



[Modified by Paul 75 L82, 9:15 AM 12/24/2001]

Paul 75 L82

For what it's worth. Here's the complete list.
Paint Job
Fiberglass Stripper (4 gallons) KLEGAF354 $101.64
Wax & Grease Remover 3919S-1 $15.67
16" Sanding File HUT-5502 $24.33
11" Sanding File HUT-5504 $22.95
80 Grit Roll Sanding Paper 3M-2599 $33.13
150 Grit Roll Sanding Paper 3M-2596 $33.13
220 Grit Roll Sanding Paper 3M-2594 $33.13
80 Grit Sandpaper Sheets 3M-2018 $26.02
150 Grit Sandpaper Sheets 3M-2015 $11.87
220 Grit Sandpaper Sheets 3M-2007 $13.78
Sanding Block $7.37
Vette Panel Adhesive FIB-870 $22.54
Door Springs A4301 $7.99
Door Springs A4301 $7.99
Door Spring Tool A4300 $11.99
Gasket Door Locks(3@$0.50ec) G658 $1.50
Outside Mirrors, car set (ZIP) ZIP-MR-355 $99.95
Handle Gasket, pair CR-G627 $8.00
T-Top Weatherstrip B462L/R $89.00
DP50LF (2 quarts) $69.11
DP402LF Catalyst 1 qt. $33.07
DT885 Reducer 1 gal $33.28
K36 Prima Surfacer 1 gal $115.33
K201 Hardener 1 qt. $49.66
Respirator 3M-7193 $16.58
Air Filter HA507 $6.84
Astro Paint Gun AST-GF20 $95.35
600 Sandpaper 3M-2000 $15.05
220 Sandpaper 3M-2007 $10.49
Masking Tape $10.13
Grey Scothbrite $4.83
Misc Plastic Cups $9.28
Tack Rags $5.88
Lacquer Thinner 2 gal $12.67
White cotton Rags $10.60
Emblem, Front "Sunburst" A2012 $77.99
Emblem, Rear Gas Door A2044 $83.99
Emblem, Stingray A2031 $20.99
Emblem, Stingray A2031 $20.99
Emblem, L 82 A2013 $19.50
Emblem, L 82 A2013 $19.50
Letter Unit, Corvette A2043 $42.99
Nuts, Front Emblem, 2 required A5575 $4.99
Lamp, License assembly A2497 $10.50
Retainer, Door Locks(3@$1.25ec) 26773 $3.75
Door Handle, outer 26870 $59.99
Door Handle, outer 26871 $59.99
Door Handle Rod Clip (2) $1.25 ec 20391 $2.50
Lamp, Side Marker Rear A2600 $15.50
Lamp, Side Marker Rear A2600 $15.50
Lamp, Side Marker Front A2599 $15.50
Lamp, Side Marker Front A2599 $15.50
PPG Deltron Paint (#74 Dark Red) 3 Qt DBUSC 2658 $194.70
PPG Reative Reducer 1 Gal DRR 1170 $35.45
PPG Concept Clear Coat 1 Gal DCU 2021 $138.40
PPG Clear Coat Hardener DCX 61 $64.15
5 Gal of Wash Thinner SCI ST6 $18.00
Painter - Jerry Arnold $800.00
Clip- Door Handle to Mechanism KDR-322 $3.00
T-Top Lock Plate (2) A2691L/R $21.58
T-Top Lock Plate Pin (2) A2690 $11.70
Antenna Gasket to Body A2192B $2.03

454Big

Very nice looks, Paul!

It makes a perfect pic with the Palms in the background!
I like it very much, I own a 77 too and it always remembers me of my holidays in Florida which have been too long ago...... :cry

Alwyn678

Looks Awesome....So what is the grand total?? Whatever it is I am sure it is worth it!!!! Looks great