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POR-15 painting the Frame

Posted: 8/11/07 1:46pmMessage 1 of 7
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Yelm, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.
Hey all, my POR-15 came today, I have been prepping the frame and still have some wire wheeling yet to do. Anyone have any tips and tricks to laying this stuff down? I went all out and got the marine clean, metal ready, 2 qts of black, 2qts semi gloss and 1 pint of chasis black top coat for the visible areas. I will brush on the majority and do a little spraying for the nooks and crannies.
 
I should note that my body is off the frame has been stripped down to a roller. Once the majority of the frame is painted I will tear down the suspension and do those seperatly. I would love to hear some input on this. Thanks to everyone here!!!
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POR-15 painting the Frame

Posted: 8/11/07 4:02pmMessage 2 of 7
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Gloves, long sleeve shirt and long pants. You will not git it off yer hide very easy!!! Shocked LukesVette2007-08-11 16:03:07

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POR-15 painting the Frame

Posted: 8/11/07 4:30pmMessage 3 of 7
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Yelm, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.
I'm tracking on that! I even got a full face 3M respirator for spraying the stuff. I kind of regret going this route especially since I found out how inexpensive powder coating is. I wanted to paint as I was trying to avoid pulling of the suspension, change of plans though since it all needs some TLC. Yeehaw, there goes the budget!  
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POR-15 painting the Frame

Posted: 8/11/07 7:23pmMessage 4 of 7
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
budget??? did you say budget?Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing there is no such thing as a budget when you own a corvette. i should know i own two. just when you think everything is done, something else comes along and as we all love these cars, we have to get what it needs.

it's all worth it in the end though. good luck with your projectThumbs%20Up.
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POR-15 painting the Frame

Posted: 8/12/07 12:45amMessage 5 of 7
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[QUOTE=LukesVette]Gloves, long sleeve shirt and long pants. You will not git it off yer hide very easy!!! Shocked [/QUOTE]
 
You know, that was the first thing I thought of also.  I got some on my ear when I used it last time...  Ouch 
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POR-15 painting the Frame

Posted: 8/12/07 6:45amMessage 6 of 7
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
I brushed mine all the way. It self levels and looks great. If you spray, the air can turn pretty darn toxic. Always wear gloves and long sleeves. Your pants might be considered throw aways too depending on how sloppy things get.

Corvettes and women are the same...You want to make love to them but they keep breaking down.
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Posted: 8/12/07 7:49pmMessage 7 of 7
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Yeah I just did mine about a week ago and all I can say is wear sleeves and gloves cause I am just now getting the last of it off....  Haha it made for a few interesting questions the first day I was down at college...  Hey whats that black spot on your arm??? lol felt like a tard but at least it gave me a way to bring up the vette too the ladies lol
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