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May 16, 2002 | 08:18 PM

IROC57TPI

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Just got a new paint job. Pics/questions

Do you like the color? Take the poll!

What kind of polish/wax products is everyone using?

May 16, 2002 | 08:24 PM

DSLDUDE2001

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Car: 2001 Camaro SS

Engine: LS1

Transmission: A4

Axle/Gears: 3.23

I like it!! Gettin mine painted soon...:lala:

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May 16, 2002 | 08:41 PM

Bluebird

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Dude!

Dude!!

Sweet!!!!!!

May 16, 2002 | 08:42 PM

Mark A Shields

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Car: 99 Formula

Engine: LS1

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 342

I love it. I use Meguiar's step 1-3.

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May 16, 2002 | 08:47 PM

TransAm87

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Hot paint

Time to get some Cragars to TTII's
Aj

May 16, 2002 | 08:56 PM

82firebird

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yummm..! looks great!

May 16, 2002 | 09:12 PM

Chuck Everly

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To keep up with Mark.

Left side of the deck is Zaino and the right side is Duragloss. Both are great products and very easy to apply and remove.

BTW, great color!

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May 16, 2002 | 09:15 PM

TransAm87

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what wax

What should i use on my car?/I wanna try to clay bar..any tips
here are the cragars!!

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May 17, 2002 | 01:11 AM

EvilCartman

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The croping tool is your friend

May 17, 2002 | 01:44 AM

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what have you done......seriously, what were you thinking?

not quite red enough for me, but it'll do!!

all i can say....it's about damn time.

May 17, 2002 | 01:48 AM

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Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 4.11:1

That shade of blue looks sweet.. awesome man!

May 17, 2002 | 10:29 AM

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Mark A Shields

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Car: 99 Formula

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Re: what wax

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Originally posted by TransAm87
What should i use on my car?/I wanna try to clay bar..any tips
here are the cragars!!

Get the mothers clay bar, comes with polish as the lubricant.
First wash the car with dawn, to strip off old wax. Then spray the polish on a small section, surface must be wet and gently rub the clay bar back and forth. You'll hear the contaminants coming off, like a gritty sound. When there is no more sound move to the next section.

May 17, 2002 | 11:58 AM

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I'm glad the color was a hit

As far as the detailing products I think I'm going to use Dry Wash and Guard. I used to use it on my Vette and it was the best it ever looked.

Thanks again for the input...

May 17, 2002 | 02:25 PM

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heavy_chevy29

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From: boonton, NJ

Car: 84 camaro Z28

Engine: 434sbc

Transmission: powerglide

Axle/Gears: moser 9" with 411 posi

your car looks great. i love the color

May 17, 2002 | 02:44 PM

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IROCThe5.7L

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Car: 1988 IROC-Z

Engine: 427 SBC

Transmission: ProBuilt 700R4

Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt / 3.73 TrueTrac

Looks great man!

One coat of zymol works for me

May 17, 2002 | 04:35 PM

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91Zman

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Car: 1991 Z28

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 4L60 automatic

Oooooh very nice! Love the color!

Are you going to put the IROC decals back on? One other thing,there is a waiting period before you can wash and wax your car.It has to do with the paint's curing/adhering period,otherwise the paint will rub off on the sponge/towel when you wash and wax.I think that the wait is 90 days.

May 17, 2002 | 06:22 PM

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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi

Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1

Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor

Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich

VERY IMPRESSIVE Markthe5.7L, in case anyone does'nt know it already, a killer paint job is when it reflects true colors just like a mirror. There's no way that's original paint...right?

May 18, 2002 | 06:59 AM

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IROC57TPI

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I'm leaving the stickers off..... I like the low key sleeper look

There are no hints of a 5.7 under the hoodm it just basically looks like a painted RS 305 TBI car now

As far as waxing..... the place that painted it uses a very expensive heated spraybooth that bakes the paint on in each step so that its cured by the time the customer brings it home.

Has anyone else tried Dry Was N Guard?

May 29, 2002 | 05:01 PM

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mike1986fyrbird

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From: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA

Engine: 357ci Stealth Ram - Under Pressure

Transmission: Built 700r4/Pro Yank 3400 Extreme

Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt 3.27

What color

What color is your paint 'IROC57TPI'?
Looks good.

May 29, 2002 | 05:17 PM

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IROC57TPI

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Re: What color

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What color is your paint 'IROC57TPI'?
Looks good.

Its the stock blue, but with a few different pearl tints added to it. It has mostly blue pearl but theres just a hint of purple to make it look dark at night. I am not sharing the paint recipe with ANYONE :nono:

May 29, 2002 | 05:32 PM

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Car: 91 Formula, 79 Trans Am, 72 LeMans

Engine: 305 TPI, 6.6, 350 Pontiac

Transmission: T5, 3 speed, TH350

I like it. I had a special red for my car, almost orange actually. But its not a factory color. I use Enhancer wax after I buff out my car, good stuff, its nice to have dealer products availible.