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View Poll Results: Would you paint your vette with a roller?
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I would totally do this!
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Absolutely NOT!
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I am too chicken... but I would encourage someone else to do it!
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10-12-07, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Posts: 629
My Corvette(s):
1978 Corvette, 25th Silver Anniversary Edition.
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$26 vette paint job?
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10-12-07, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Horse Cave, KY
Posts: 1,249
My Corvette(s):
1968 convertible; 1980 L-82
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All things considered, she looks pretty good.
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10-12-07, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast
Posts: 8,062
My Corvette(s):
1998 Light Carmine Red Metallic Convertible
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Much better than one would expect of a $26 paint job.
He must be much better with a paint roller than most individuals I know. 
Jane Ann
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10-12-07, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Posts: 629
My Corvette(s):
1978 Corvette, 25th Silver Anniversary Edition.
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The original story I saw on this was on a Mopar forum where a guy painted his 68 Charger with Tremclad and a foam roller. (Google "$50 Paint Job")
Stunning at how well it turned out. That being said, expect to spend many hours wetsanding and buff/polishing.
But for the novice.. and interesting option.
Last edited by Piet; 10-12-07 at 03:56 PM.
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10-12-07, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Massachusetts/Florida
Posts: 347
My Corvette(s):
2000 Navy Blue Coupe
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I was stationed at Fort Devens Massachusetts in 1970 and one of the guys there painted his Ford econoline van Day_Glo orange with a roller. Didn't look NEAR as good as this Vette.
Andy
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10-12-07, 08:55 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Maryland / D.C.
Posts: 925
My Corvette(s):
'69 Convertible Vette; '72 Z28 Camaro Rally Sport
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Uh... no. The $26 job is a quick fix. Cheap. IMHO it will not last very long -- certainly not my way of doing things.
I've actually had success using aerosol paint (see front nose of my Camaro) - but only for touch-ups! I got the color-coded paint online. I started with a dusting and then applied numerous coats. After wet sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper, and then a cut and buff with rubbing and polishing compound, it shined up with a mirror-like finish, no orange peel, fish-eyes, etc... and it's held up well (about a year now).
In case anyone is looking for code-matching paint, I got mine online at: automotivetouchup.com. It's held up nicely.
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1969 Corvette Convertible (build date Dec 20, 1968), # matching L-46, Muncie M-21, 3.70:1 Rear, Monza Red, Black Top & Black InteriorIn progress... On-frame full body restoration and 427 big block rebuild / conversion.
and 1972 Camaro Z-28, Rally Sport, 350, M-21, 3.73:1 Rear, Cranberry Red/Black Stripes
Last edited by fine69; 10-19-07 at 09:06 PM.
Reason: Added link to Automotive Touchup
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10-12-07, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SouthEastern Ontario
Posts: 14,501
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$8.00 a quart of Gloss Black Rustoleum Paint (Used 1 1/2 quarts)
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Someone tell him the car is fibreglass. 
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10-13-07, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Troy,NY
Posts: 3,265
My Corvette(s):
1981 dark blue metallic
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Wait till it starts to bubble and peel right off!!!
make you wonder what he has done to it for a quick fix!! 
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1981 St.Louis car #2735
all matching numbers
born Sept 18,1980
Cruisefest V Registration #5
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10-13-07, 09:21 AM
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Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 1,987
My Corvette(s):
Silver 1980 L82 Tune Port Injected Resto-mod
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Originally Posted by bill81vette
Wait till it starts to bubble and peel right off!!!
make you wonder what he has done to it for a quick fix!! |
Well, at least it will never rust.... (Rustoleum)
Seriously- I think the man hours were way above the return on investment and paint durability won't be what he expects. It looked like he did a good job on prep. Too bad it was the wrong paint formula.
Now, if you could use a roller with true automotive paint... that would be an interesting story.
I just hope it was a $26 Corvette!
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10-13-07, 09:40 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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My Corvette(s):
04 Medium Spiral Gray Coupe
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I'll bet that up close it looks awful.
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10-13-07, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: West Unity Ohio
Posts: 5,587
My Corvette(s):
1968 1976 1997 Wifes 1982 CE
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I saw an article on doing flames with a roller in a Rod magazine and I just finished up painting most of my barn with one. My YT has the frame and bed done with Rustoleum brushed on and it has held up well over the years.
don't think I would try it on a car but I have used rattle cans to do small areas.
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10-13-07, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Horse Cave, KY
Posts: 1,249
My Corvette(s):
1968 convertible; 1980 L-82
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Originally Posted by navy2kcoupe
...Day Glo orange...
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At the risk of sounding dated, I remember Day Glo.
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10-13-07, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Western MA
Posts: 41
My Corvette(s):
82 Gunmetal Metalic Grey Coupe
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We used to paint our brake drums with Day Glo in the early 70's. Looked cool with deep dish chrome rims.
Man did I just date myself.......
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10-13-07, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Troy,NY
Posts: 3,265
My Corvette(s):
1981 dark blue metallic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bossvette
I saw an article on doing flames with a roller in a Rod magazine and I just finished up painting most of my barn with one. My YT has the frame and bed done with Rustoleum brushed on and it has held up well over the years.
don't think I would try it on a car but I have used rattle cans to do small areas.
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that I could understand....
nobody is going to know the difference but on a fiberglass body???????
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NCRS member 42415
1981 St.Louis car #2735
all matching numbers
born Sept 18,1980
Cruisefest V Registration #5
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10-13-07, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: wilkes-barre,pa.usa
Posts: 501
My Corvette(s):
1988 white 4+3 coupe 99 Torch Red 6spd. coupe
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I was thinking of doing my 88 in indoor/outdoor green grass carpet, Hey at least you won't have to cut it.  And I'll try not to date myself, but my birthday was yesterday 10/12/51..............Man, If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taking better care of myself  Have Fun..........
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