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Gunnar
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Post subject: Red Paint Care Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2001 11:09 am |
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Joined: Sat Aug 18, 2001 8:35 am Posts: 220 Location: Germany
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Hi folks,
I found a red Z28 (99 built) in the internet, but red is actually NOT my prefered color. Why? Because look at red cars that are older than 5 years (especially Golf2, Fiesta, Mazda 323 etc)! The color fades away and they look aweful!
I would like a metallic paint but this red Z28 is a very good offer, because it has manual gear change which you rarely find and some other goodies that make the car special (Geiger lowering springs, special wheels).
What are you doing to keep your red Camaros so good looking?
What type of paint is it? Water based or oil based paint?
European manufacturers for environmental reasons are using water based paint only (no thinner).
Jack and Garry, please help!
BTW I have problems to understand your GI slang!
What is "close to POS" and IMO?
Gunnar
_________________ Until November 2004 I had a:
Red 99 Camaro Z28 Euro-Model, M6, T-Top, Movit/ Porsche GT3 front brakes, Alutec Kyro 8,5x19" wheels, Geiger (H&R) springs, oil intercooler, Dynomax twin exhaust,
BUT THAN I MADE A MESS OF IT and now its gone!
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Robert13p3h
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2001 12:01 pm |
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Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2002 10:10 pm Posts: 922
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To keep the paint looking good, all you have to do is keep it clean. My car spent the first 6 years of its life outside (ranging from Oklahoma sun, to German snow/rain), and just recently got a garage, but it was washed weekly and detailed monthly.
I would say my red car looks the same as the day I went to Darmstadt to pick it up.
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2001 5:54 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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Quote: What are you doing to keep your red Camaros so good looking? What type of paint is it? Water based or oil based paint? European manufacturers for environmental reasons are using water based paint only (no thinner).
One difference I think is the use of clear coat ... not sure if german manufacturers go through the trouble of putting clear coat on ...
I can't say anything about my car's first three years, but would say it has been probably always been in a garage. It has since I've had it.
Anyway, I'm using Zaino as a polish, which has a pretty high UV protection ... I think somewhere around "40" ... I'm not really a red fan (probably couldn't tell by looking at my cars ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif) ), I'd rather have a nice li'le black T/A, but none the less pretty satisfied with my Convertible's look ... hope it stays that way ... ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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TheHylandr
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2001 5:58 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 3:42 am Posts: 464 Location: Florida
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I agree with Rob, take care of it and it will last and look good for a long time.
_________________ -- Jamey --
2005 Caddy CTS-V
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4
2003 Yamaha Raptor
2005 Honda 300EX
2005 Honda Rincon
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2001 9:17 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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Yeah, just wash it and wax it at least weekly, but every other day, weather permitting.. At first, I didn't really like the red, but it has since grown on me!!
POS- piece of "He said POOP"
IMO- in my opinion
LMAO- laughing my ass off
ROFLMAO- rolling on the floor laughing my ass off
Just to explain a few!! ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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Last edited by JackZ28 on Wed Oct 03, 2001 9:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Robert13p3h
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2001 4:45 am |
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Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2002 10:10 pm Posts: 922
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Quote: Quote: ... not sure if german manufacturers go through the trouble of putting clear coat on ...
the cars are only built in one place. They(meaning GM) are notorious for the front end fiasco on all 93-97 Fbodies. GM is not known for having paint that ages well. Keep it clean, and it will look good for a long time.
I still get asked if my car is new. Okay, they're dumb people, but, its because my car "looks" new.
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2001 6:49 am |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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Dark Angel
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2001 12:11 am |
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Joined: Sun Aug 26, 2001 4:51 pm Posts: 681 Location: RAF Lakenheath, UK
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One word. ZAINO!
_________________ Dark Angel is ready to rumble!!!!
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Gunnar
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2001 5:16 am |
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Joined: Sat Aug 18, 2001 8:35 am Posts: 220 Location: Germany
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Thanx folks,
I think I will go for the red one!
Lets stop the discussion here (unless we missed something really important), before this chapter will be another never ending story.
Cheers!
Gunnar
_________________ Until November 2004 I had a:
Red 99 Camaro Z28 Euro-Model, M6, T-Top, Movit/ Porsche GT3 front brakes, Alutec Kyro 8,5x19" wheels, Geiger (H&R) springs, oil intercooler, Dynomax twin exhaust,
BUT THAN I MADE A MESS OF IT and now its gone!
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2001 11:00 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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Rampage
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Post subject: Colorcote and last word. Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2001 7:36 pm |
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Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2001 12:56 am Posts: 618 Location: Vilnius/ Munich / Dubai
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Last word
Use colorcote 2000 (I thought it is TV "He said POOP", but it works)
It did wonders on my old MB 190. Especially if the paint is already a little dull. Warning: Do NOT leave car in full sun after immediate use. Leaves spots. Learned it the ghard way.
R@M
_________________ ~ Memories are the only paradise where you can NOT get kicked out ~
Well, I ran out of F-Bodies - till 2010 - if there still is GM
Got boost?
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2001 9:54 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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Rampage
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2001 6:11 pm |
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Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2001 12:56 am Posts: 618 Location: Vilnius/ Munich / Dubai
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Quote: Quote: Ok, but I get the last word!! ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
No wonder you´ve got loads of posts!
_________________ ~ Memories are the only paradise where you can NOT get kicked out ~
Well, I ran out of F-Bodies - till 2010 - if there still is GM
Got boost?
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2001 7:39 am |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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LuS1fer
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2002 9:49 am |
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Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2002 11:54 am Posts: 866 Location: Cardiff, South Wales, UK
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My '87 Z28 had terrific paint...but it was black. Off point huh? Is this pink face Barney the Dinosaur? If so, can we have a BJ and Baby Bop face too?
_________________ Modified 1998 Camaro Z28 and 2002 Corvette Z06
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