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    1962 Corvette revisited for correction and coating

    I had done this car a few times, but after a few corrections I recommended we coat the car this time. I knew it would continue to get swirled up as its wiped down constantly as it goes to most Corvette and classic car shows in the Bay Area. The owner is also extremely active in welcoming troops home from deployment and gives them rides in the car, equipped with flags and all (the posts attached to the back serve is purpose). The owner liked the idea of not diminishing any more of the clear (was restored in the 80's with base/clear) than necessary.



    Getting started... the usual swirls from constant wipedowns at carshows.













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    Hand painted script taped off with a safe border

















    Pre-existing damage from poor alignment of the trunk lid






    Laying down on the job..........and getting it done







    Glossy!






    Can't post a car like this and not post engine pics!










    All finished! The posts on the back are for 2 large American flags when the car participates in parades welcoming troops home.



















































    Happy owner on his way home









    Thanks for looking!

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    Re: 1962 Corvette revisited for correction and coating

    Awesome work on that beautiful classic. I love the early Corvettes. You brought this one right back to 1962.

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    Re: 1962 Corvette revisited for correction and coating

    Iconic car, engine speaks volume on some pictures paint looks oxidized but I think this is the maximum that you did considering this is 80's 1K paint, probably PPG Crossfire red?
    Chrome very nice, overall results 10 out of 10.

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    Re: 1962 Corvette revisited for correction and coating

    What did you coat it with?

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    Re: 1962 Corvette revisited for correction and coating

    Quote Originally Posted by Shark Politur View Post
    Iconic car, engine speaks volume on some pictures paint looks oxidized but I think this is the maximum that you did considering this is 80's 1K paint, probably PPG Crossfire red?
    Chrome very nice, overall results 10 out of 10.
    There wasn't oxidation. Depending on which pictures you're referring to, it could have been the camera, QD residue, or the slightly overcast day we had. Thanks!

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    What did you coat it with?
    Opti-Coat Pro

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    Re: 1962 Corvette revisited for correction and coating

    nice work

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    Re: 1962 Corvette revisited for correction and coating

    First and foremost its very cool what he does with this car🇺🇸

    Now you did a great job on the paint correction too, no doubt about it, I'm sure the owner is very happy with the results! That said, for such an original looking car I'm surprised the owner freestyled the interior and engine like that but to each his own.

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