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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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Need paint tips and advice

So I just bought an 89 camaro rs. It's a little rough and once I get the insides running good I want to fix the body up and paint. I was wanting to use rustolium metallic blue. First of all has anyone used this? If so how is it? Second I found some glow in the dark paint which I love anything that glows in the dark, if anyone could suggest a tasteful way to integrate this I would love to hear it. I was thinking of outlining the rims in it possibly. Any feedback would be appreciated!
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 03:55 AM
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Re: Need paint tips and advice

Welcome to the site.
After spending some more time on this site I think you may have second thoughts on using either one of those.
Really nice car by the way.

( glow in the dark and Rustoleum = Danger....Danger)
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:51 AM
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Thanks, it was a really lucky find, I got it for 900 from some crappy car dealership in Gary, IN
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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$900? *jealousy*
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Yep, he wrote I paid 600 and some odd number for taxes which came to 900
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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So take the cash that you saved and but some paint! lol - I say that like I woke up on a pile of cash this morning...

I am getting ready to try my hand at body work myself. My 'bird has a ton of dents and dings, so I am going to try to get them cleaned up and get it ready for paint next summer. I will probably let Maaco paint it. I am going to leave it the factor Brilliant Red, but I think I might add some gold flake.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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I hate hate hate red paint. I want to do metallic blue
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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I wasn't a fan either, until I got the car, and it has really grown on me. It is a deep red, more maroon than anything...plus, it will allow me to keep the door jambs and engine compartment matching...
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Mines all grey so I can change the color and it won't look mismatched
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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I don't know about glow in the dark paint but I think it would be a good idea to paint the gfx with it
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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I don't know what a gfx is
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Autumn219
I don't know what a gfx is
I think gfx = ground effects
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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Yes ground effects or body kit whatever you want to call it
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