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CooG · 04-23-2011, 06:03 PM

......of clear (that is)....

Met a guy at a car GTG last night that had an IOM. Showed me his painted pearl stripes and told me he had his car wet sanded to get the "orange peel out of the crappy GM paint job" and then shot it with 2 coats of clear.

Thought this was a great idea to maybe protect the wimpy paint...... thoughts???

The Stig · 04-23-2011, 06:18 PM

I wouldn't wet sand a camaro. Ive seen videos of Junkman and I would maybe feel comfortable if I had a paint thickness gauge.

lets_go_bills · 04-23-2011, 06:24 PM

You really have to know what you're doing. You need a PTG too. And they're expensive as hell.

The paint is thin and chips far too easily but it would cost an arm and a leg to repaint/clear the whole thing.

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 04-23-2011, 06:26 PM

Thats what I had done too. Wet sanded the whole car, painted on the stripes, cleared, then sanded again and buffed. Makes my black paint look smooth as glass.

2SS 2011 · 04-23-2011, 06:47 PM

I don't understand why there is a need to wet-sand a brand new car?

Ject · 04-23-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

I don't understand why there is a need to wet-sand a brand new car?

People want to get rid of the Orange peel effect that is common in mass produced vehicles.
Some colors hide it well but most do not.

boltmark · 04-23-2011, 07:35 PM

I had my car completely repainted after I got it. Plus had the stripes/side stripes/gills etc...

The car was also color sanded as well and 3m clear bra. Well worth the money.

Ject · 04-23-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by boltmark

I had my car completely repainted after I got it. Plus had the stripes/side stripes/gills etc...

The car was also color sanded as well and 3m clear bra. Well worth the money.

whats the ball park price on the repaint you had done?

joeyisapimp · 04-23-2011, 10:38 PM

not intending on jacking the thread...

but does a respray (even that of a different color) really lower the resale price?

i wanted to spray my car hot hues "underground" but i was told it will lower the resale value...not that i plan on ever selling my car but just for future reference lol

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-23-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CooG

......of clear (that is)....

Met a guy at a car GTG last night that had an IOM. Showed me his painted pearl stripes and told me he had his car wet sanded to get the "orange peel out of the crappy GM paint job" and then shot it with 2 coats of clear.

Thought this was a great idea to maybe protect the wimpy paint...... thoughts???

No matter the thickness, clear will chip if it gets hit hard enough with a stone @60 mph. And if it's real thick...you'll notice it more than the factory paint.

I advise spending a fraction of the amount of money you'd have to spend on this endeavor on a clear bra package for all the sensitive areas of the car.

Camaro8810 · 04-23-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

No matter the thickness, clear will chip if it gets hit hard enough with a stone @60 mph. And if it's real thick...you'll notice it more than the factory paint.

I advise spending a fraction of the amount of money you'd have to spend on this endeavor on a clear bra package for all the sensitive areas of the car.

+1

rdblan2 · 04-24-2011, 08:40 AM

This is why you'd want to do that. Doesn't even look like the same car when you're done.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...highlight=sand

upflying · 04-24-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyisapimp

not intending on jacking the thread...

but does a respray (even that of a different color) really lower the resale price?

i wanted to spray my car hot hues "underground" but i was told it will lower the resale value...not that i plan on ever selling my car but just for future reference lol

It could lower the value of a car. The need to repaint a car has something to do with body damage in the minds of most people. Paint hides and conceals the repaired damage.
Custom paint OTH, may also devalue the car. Custom is a personal choice and when you sell that means you need to find a buyer who also likes your artistic interpretation of "custom". That limits your potential customer base.

boltmark · 04-24-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ject

whats the ball park price on the repaint you had done?

4K

04-23-2011, 06:03 PM	#1
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04-23-2011, 06:18 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I wouldn't wet sand a camaro. Ive seen videos of Junkman and I would maybe feel comfortable if I had a paint thickness gauge. __________________

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lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	You really have to know what you're doing. You need a PTG too. And they're expensive as hell. The paint is thin and chips far too easily but it would cost an arm and a leg to repaint/clear the whole thing. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

04-23-2011, 06:26 PM	#4
Camaro_Custom_Painted Choke on that causality! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 645	Thats what I had done too. Wet sanded the whole car, painted on the stripes, cleared, then sanded again and buffed. Makes my black paint look smooth as glass. __________________ Edelbrock EForce - Stainless Works Headers - BMR Sways & Arms & Toe Links & Control Arm Bushings & End Links - Rotofab CAI - Assorted Interior, Exterior, Underhood Bling - Red Jewel Stripes & Full Body Clear - Lexani LX15 Wheels - JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade - Kenne Bell BAP - Heartthrob XPipe - Elite Catch Can - Pedders Cradle & Front Arm Bushings - Hotchkis Strut Brace - MSD Wires - Carbotech Brakes - DSS 1000HP Axles & Driveshaft - Mickey Thompson Tires - Halo Harness - AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Pressure Gauges - Whats Next?

04-23-2011, 10:38 PM	#9
joeyisapimp Control > Speed Drives: 2010 Black LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 80	not intending on jacking the thread... but does a respray (even that of a different color) really lower the resale price? i wanted to spray my car hot hues "underground" but i was told it will lower the resale value...not that i plan on ever selling my car but just for future reference lol __________________ 2010 Camaro LS - 5% Tint, 22" Lornezo WL 26's, Interior Lighting.

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2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	I don't understand why there is a need to wet-sand a brand new car?

04-23-2011, 07:35 PM	#7
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	I had my car completely repainted after I got it. Plus had the stripes/side stripes/gills etc... The car was also color sanded as well and 3m clear bra. Well worth the money.

04-24-2011, 08:40 AM	#12
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	This is why you'd want to do that. Doesn't even look like the same car when you're done. http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...highlight=sand