New paint job almost done! (pics)
08-16-2003, 09:19 PM
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New paint job almost done! (pics) I went to vist the car today. She's almost done! He said He still has some sanding and adjusting to do but I should have it back by the middle of next week. The color turned out to be kindda coustom, I gave him the paint code for electron blue but it looks different to me, more purple. I dont care what color it was suposed to be what ever you wanna call the color it is now looks awsome!!! 
And it looks a different color from every angle. Well here are a few sample pics , once I get it back and cleaned up I will post some good ones. I dont think I can wait till I get the BMR's on.
O yea here's a interesting piece of info i found out, the guy that is paintting my car is the guy that paintted herbie the love bug for the movie back in the 70's!! LOL
let me know what you think , justin http://community.webshots.com/album/86002330ObgIds
And it looks a different color from every angle. Well here are a few sample pics , once I get it back and cleaned up I will post some good ones. I dont think I can wait till I get the BMR's on. O yea here's a interesting piece of info i found out, the guy that is paintting my car is the guy that paintted herbie the love bug for the movie back in the 70's!! LOL
let me know what you think , justin http://community.webshots.com/album/86002330ObgIds
08-17-2003, 10:25 AM
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Re: New paint job almost done! (pics) Looks great! I agree, it looks a little off from the electron blue, but in a good way. Can't wait to see it finished.
Ah... experience.
Can't wait to see it finished.
O yea here's a interesting piece of info i found out, the guy that is paintting my car is the guy that paintted herbie the love bug for the movie back in the 70's!! LOL
08-17-2003, 02:19 PM
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Re: New paint job almost done! (pics) Thanks for the comments. I dont like the wheels either ( check sig ) they came on the car. And the biggiest tire i can get on them is a 245. Yea that sux! Im thinking about getting on of these 2 wheels in the next few months. As soon as i can get the money. which do you think would look better?
https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...;Number=614772
Either the last ones or the 4th one up from the bottom. 18x9 and 18x10
https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...;Number=614772
Either the last ones or the 4th one up from the bottom. 18x9 and 18x10
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08-17-2003, 05:07 PM
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Re: New paint job almost done! (pics) I think those are my first choice but i cant decide. Any other opions comments?
how do you post pictures in the post like that? I was trying but couldnt get it right. I know you cant do it from webshots but if it is all ready in a post on here how can you do it?
,justin
how do you post pictures in the post like that? I was trying but couldnt get it right. I know you cant do it from webshots but if it is all ready in a post on here how can you do it?
,justin
08-18-2003, 01:40 PM
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Re: New paint job almost done! (pics) How much was the paint job and what did he do to make it so smooth?
Is the clear sanded bewteen coats, how many layers of clear, any specific paint etc...
The far away hood shot is stunning, just what I like to see on a GM vechile; nice paint. It's more rare than a flying pig.
Is the clear sanded bewteen coats, how many layers of clear, any specific paint etc...
The far away hood shot is stunning, just what I like to see on a GM vechile; nice paint. It's more rare than a flying pig.
08-18-2003, 04:43 PM
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Re: New paint job almost done! (pics)
how do you post pictures in the post like that? I was trying but couldnt get it right. I know you cant do it from webshots but if it is all ready in a post on here how can you do it?
[ img ] http://www.your_picture_url_here.jpg [ /img ]
08-18-2003, 05:37 PM
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Re: New paint job almost done! (pics) Thanks for the comments keep em comming....
joe diesel: I work with a someone whos related to the guy that did the paint for me. Only cost me 2k , and for the quailty of the work he did its a great price. As far as the clear there are 2 coast and he did sand between them. AndI dont know what brand of paint he used but i can ask and find out for ya.
Thanks for the tip toonz, mabye i can get it right next time ....mabye
, justin
joe diesel: I work with a someone whos related to the guy that did the paint for me. Only cost me 2k , and for the quailty of the work he did its a great price. As far as the clear there are 2 coast and he did sand between them. AndI dont know what brand of paint he used but i can ask and find out for ya.
Thanks for the tip toonz, mabye i can get it right next time ....mabye
, justin
08-18-2003, 11:43 PM
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Re: New paint job almost done! (pics) The car is looking good justin. Hopefully you will have it Sat. so we can do a Photo Session!! We just need to find a good spot! 
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Re: New paint job almost done! (pics) I definately see a hint of purple in there. I'd just call it custom because it looks to far off from electron blue. Sweet car either way man.
