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PQ · 03-23-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

going back & looking at them again, i do remember ruling them out because i wanted a softer tire and they were too ugly.

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*CamaroSpike23* · 03-23-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

cause i'm ready for a N/A build. it's slightly easier to 'call it a day' when you go that route

its never easy to call it a day.

but... seriously... with the 5.3 in the truck, just buy a cheap ebay turbo and slap it on...
this should be enough motivation for you

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147012

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Originally Posted by zebra

going back & looking at them again, i do remember ruling them out because i wanted a softer tire.

you don't like hard rubber?

what was their rating?

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Originally Posted by PQ

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PQ · 03-23-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

I'm just sayin' lol

zebra · 03-23-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

its never easy to call it a day.

but... seriously... with the 5.3 in the truck, just buy a cheap ebay turbo and slap it on...
this should be enough motivation for you

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147012

you don't like hard rubber?

what was their rating?

that's why i said 'slightly easier'

these're 300 while the Invos are 260... not a huge difference, but i've also had a few personal recommendations for the Invos, so there's another +.

and like i said - the car takes care of my boost addiction.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-23-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

that's why i said 'slightly esier'

these're 300 while the Invos are 260... not a huge difference, but i've also had a few personal recommendations for the Invos, so there's another +.

and like i said - the car takes care of my boost addiction.

do you have a different set of tires for the street? or do you not drive the vette on the street much anymore?

and you'll think it takes care of your addiction... till you get in the truck...

zebra · 03-23-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

do you have a different set of tires for the street? or do you not drive the vette on the street much anymore?

and you'll think it takes care of your addiction... till you get in the truck...

those are the street tires. i'm saving up for track wheels/tires

PQ · 03-25-2012, 11:58 PM

So I wet sanded my hood spears.

The guy who painted them laid me some extra clear to be able to get the orange peel and high/low spots out with.

Still have to do the whole front fascia. But I need a smaller Adams pad to be able to polish it even better.

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Mr Twisty · 03-26-2012, 06:49 AM

Looks pretty good from here

If anyone critiques the pin-holes, ask to see their work, that should shut them up

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-26-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by zebra

those are the street tires. i'm saving up for track wheels/tires

shoulda got the KDW's...lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

So I wet sanded my hood spears.

The guy who painted them laid me some extra clear to be able to get the orange peel and high/low spots out with.

Still have to do the whole front fascia. But I need a smaller Adams pad to be able to polish it even better.

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hmmm... couldn't wetsand before the clear was put on? orange peel in the paint will still show thru wetsanded clear...

garcmol · 03-26-2012, 08:48 AM

Came out great!

Darth_Emma · 03-26-2012, 09:06 AM

Came out great, PQ!

PS: Any news from Nine Ball on the wheels?

Dangeruss · 03-26-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

So I wet sanded my hood spears.

Still got all your digits?

SM0KE · 03-26-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Still got all your digits?

do thumbs count?

*GTAHVIT* · 03-26-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

shoulda got the KDW's...lol

hmmm... couldn't wetsand before the clear was put on? orange peel in the paint will still show thru wetsanded clear...

dude, where you been.

LOL you don't HAVE to wet sand color any more. bake\let it dry then sand it smooth.

the clear has OP in it because he put it on pretty thick. Mostly to give us some extra clear to wet sand and polish with and to help protect it on the ride home. He did bake both the hood and the front fascia. so they should be good to go.

PQ · 03-26-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

hmmm... couldn't wetsand before the clear was put on? orange peel in the paint will still show thru wetsanded clear...

The orange peel is in the clear. It smoothed out with sanding. But we didn't wet sand the jpaint before the clear to it's probably why the clear was so pitted. It all came out though.

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Came out great, PQ!

PS: Any news from Nine Ball on the wheels?

Thanks.

No word. he said 4 weeks and it's only been 2. I'll just wait to here from him.

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Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Still got all your digits?

9 1/2 Yup.

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Originally Posted by SM0KE

do thumbs count?

I think so.

garcmol · 03-26-2012, 10:20 AM

The base coat when mine was done almost looked like primer. Couldn't see the metallic in it either, until the clear was on.

Like this basecoat

Clear added

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-26-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

dude, where you been.

LOL you don't HAVE to wet sand color any more. bake\let it dry then sand it smooth.

the clear has OP in it because he put it on pretty thick. Mostly to give us some extra clear to wet sand and polish with and to help protect it on the ride home. He did bake both the hood and the front fascia. so they should be good to go.

just sayin... car has OP from the factory paint... putting clear and buffing the clear doesnt always get rid of it.

PQ · 03-26-2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcmol

The base coat when mine was done almost looked like primer. Couldn't see the metallic in it either, until the clear was on.

Like this basecoat

Clear added

The IOM was similar. The little flake specs were not visible till I polished it.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-26-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

just sayin... car has OP from the factory paint... putting clear and buffing the clear doesnt always get rid of it.

I gotchya. but the color in this case was sanded baby butt smooth before we applied the clear. I'm not saying you shouldn't sand the color before the clear. but the we know the OP is in the clear as he sprayed it a little thicker than normal and the color was smooth/dry before the clear went on.

PQ · 03-26-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

just sayin... car has OP from the factory paint... putting clear and buffing the clear doesnt always get rid of it.

The original factory clear and paint was sanded.

Ok, I forgot 'Baby but smooth'. LMAO

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-26-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

I gotchya. but the color in this case was sanded baby butt smooth before we applied the clear. I'm not saying you shouldn't sand the color before the clear. but the we know the OP is in the clear as he sprayed it a little thicker than normal and the color was smooth/dry before the clear went on.

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Originally Posted by PQ

The original factory clear and paint was sanded.

Ok, I forgot 'Baby but smooth'. LMAO

nice

PQ · 03-30-2012, 12:39 PM

Love the way it turned out.

garcmol · 03-30-2012, 02:34 PM

When Louis speaks, say Adam's and watch the crowd react

PQ · 03-30-2012, 02:41 PM

Darth_Emma · 04-10-2012, 05:15 PM

wheels?????

03-26-2012, 06:49 AM	#3008
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 13,292	Looks pretty good from here If anyone critiques the pin-holes, ask to see their work, that should shut them up __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin Great Racing Quotes "Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time." "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent." "Don't brake until you see God, just don't meet him"

03-26-2012, 08:48 AM	#3010
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,548	Came out great! __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

03-26-2012, 09:06 AM	#3011
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 13,306 View My Garage	Came out great, PQ! PS: Any news from Nine Ball on the wheels? __________________

03-26-2012, 10:20 AM	#3016
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,548	The base coat when mine was done almost looked like primer. Couldn't see the metallic in it either, until the clear was on. Like this basecoat Clear added __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

03-30-2012, 02:34 PM	#3023
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,548	When Louis speaks, say Adam's and watch the crowd react __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

03-30-2012, 02:41 PM	#3024
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,545 View My Garage	__________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

04-10-2012, 05:15 PM	#3025
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 13,306 View My Garage	wheels????? __________________

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