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Chromed D90's. Racers may look down their noses, but I love em. (Until Santa brings those old style RUF's, that is, and that ain't happening.)
The chrome looks great on white because it usually reflects dark pavement and almost goes black for a nice contrast.
The chrome looks great on white because it usually reflects dark pavement and almost goes black for a nice contrast.
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I am interested in this thread from the perspective of re-sell value of a resprayed car. I see a lot of WTB saying original paint, so does respraying the whole car detract from value? To me if the paint job is first rate in original color and was not done because of body damage, then no issues. BUT, I wonder what the collectives' feedback is to someone looking to buy who asks about two similar condition cars and one was resprayed?
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I am interested in this thread from the perspective of re-sell value of a resprayed car. I see a lot of WTB saying original paint, so does respraying the whole car detract from value? To me if the paint job is first rate in original color and was not done because of body damage, then no issues. BUT, I wonder what the collectives' feedback is to someone looking to buy who asks about two similar condition cars and one was resprayed?
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Just to confirm, single stage is the one step process, as opposed to base/clearcoat? I think single stage could be epoxy or urathane last time I painted one myself, which,granted, was a LONG time ago.
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I'd clear coat it as it adds more protection and I think the laquer single stage paint would be difficult to source. The advanced 2 stage techniques were used after 1990 I believe. As far as color match that's what paint codes are for. If you want to do a complete job remove the engine (i.e. to spray the engine compartment), wiring (i.e. or at least take out the body thru grommets and mask) along with under body panels.
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I'd clear coat it as it adds more protection and I think the laquer single stage paint would be difficult to source. The advanced 2 stage techniques were used after 1990 I believe. As far as color match that's what paint codes are for. If you want to do a complete job remove the engine (i.e. to spray the engine compartment), wiring (i.e. or at least take out the body thru grommets and mask) along with under body panels.
I just want original quality or better on the respray. My impression of basecoat/clearcoat is that it will not yield a similar texture (it results in the "wet look" I mentioned) and is not as durable. Maybe I'm thinking of some of the earlier quality products that pealed.
I'm not too worried about matching they GP White since I'll be doing the entire car.
Still not clear on best quality paint brand and system type with my concerns.
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