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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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At the end of this month my 91 Camaro RSis having some much needed paint work done, though this excellent webb site I have got the colour code, so it should be possible to get a true match even over here in the UK. But my question is, what type of paint would have been usedfrom new? I think it is some type of acrylic but i`m notsure. Your help and advice will be most welcome.Respect to you all. UK Chris.
 
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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from the factory, you would have a two-stage, basecoat-clearcoat system on you car. the waterbased acrylics (which are also two-stage) just started coming out in the last few years, and just recently have started coming out in the aftermarket
 
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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Thank you 1969 SS. For putting me on the right track. When the car is painted and polished I shall post some pics.
 
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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if you get the car painted, you are going to want to let the paint cure for about a month before you wax it. also, if you wash it before then, you want to use a real mild car wash to clean it with
 
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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A whole month without a good wash and polish! another one of the joys of life taken away. but if it has to be done it will be done. thanks.
 
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 02:33 AM
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doesn't that suck? I hate everytime I get one of my cars painted for that one reason alone. I am actually going to detail and wax one of my cars over the next couple of days,for the first time after new paint
 
 




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