original paint on vettes

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jim - 09 Mar 2005 17:35 GMT

Is it my imagination that the paint jobs on vettes are either shinier
or better than most autos of the same age? I saw another one today
(silver/gray) up close and it was very shiney. Just seemed shinier
than similar colors for other cars. I suppose it could have just been
waxed. Maybe I'm just losing it???

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larrybud2002@yahoo.com - 09 Mar 2005 18:37 GMT

> Is it my imagination that the paint jobs on vettes are either shinier
> or better than most autos of the same age? I saw another one today
> (silver/gray) up close and it was very shiney. Just seemed shinier
> than similar colors for other cars. I suppose it could have just been
> waxed. Maybe I'm just losing it???

Couple things: First off, the car is fiberglass, so the shape of the
body is probably going to be better. 2nd, people don't generally drive
them as much or in harsh conditions.

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Bob G - 10 Mar 2005 00:46 GMT

>> Is it my imagination that the paint jobs on vettes are either shinier
>> or better than most autos of the same age? I saw another one today
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>body is probably going to be better. 2nd, people don't generally drive
>them as much or in harsh conditions.

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You can also add....especially in my own case..

They (any of my Corvettes) just AIN'T leaving the garage unless
it is CLEAN.....

I would be embarrassed if anyone saw me driving a Dirty Corvette

That said...The Paint on new Corvettes is in my opinion pretty
bad......or maybe I should say the clear coat seems to scratch
darn easily...

Bob Griffiths

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