denpo
Carburated Nihilist
Looks like a Countach to me :nuts:
Painting Time? Tru Flex
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Contach? Fiero Kit car. One of the guys I share the hanger with is into these big time.
Down the bare glass now. Patching up front fender and looks like the car took a hit on the passenger side but was repaired correctly.
All the paint and primer has been removed. Finished the last T top yesterday and started to patch the front fender. Car had damage on front drivers front fender and at one time had been repaired for crash on passenger side.
Bullshark
Well-known member
Your moving right along I see. Better get that Paint booth finished. Send me some pics of the progress.
MYBAD79
Moderator
Is that cyber grey like on the c6 or a different shade and new name ??? Looks great !!!
Cyber Gray
Originally I was looking at the Harley Gun Metal and this is pretty close. I wanted the darker gray not silver. I think its a new color for the C7. http://www.corvette7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280128
Originally I was looking at the Harley Gun Metal and this is pretty close. I wanted the darker gray not silver. I think its a new color for the C7. http://www.corvette7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280128
Tru Flex not close to fitting.
Finally getting around to fitting the tru flex bumper. Thought I would tackle the front first. Its not even close to fitting. Called the company and they suggested I cut it in half and fit the corners then rebond the middle. Since my vette was previously wrecked on right front corner maybe the fender line was not reshaped correct but it doesn't line up very well on the driver side either. Its seems to be about 1/2 to 5/8 inch to wide. I drilled a few mounting holes and installed a bout 1/2 the fastners and got it close but not enough. Think I will try and send this bumper cover back or sell and get a real fiberglass bumper cover.
Since I purchased the covers several months ago and drilled mounting holes chances of returning are slim.
Finally getting around to fitting the tru flex bumper. Thought I would tackle the front first. Its not even close to fitting. Called the company and they suggested I cut it in half and fit the corners then rebond the middle. Since my vette was previously wrecked on right front corner maybe the fender line was not reshaped correct but it doesn't line up very well on the driver side either. Its seems to be about 1/2 to 5/8 inch to wide. I drilled a few mounting holes and installed a bout 1/2 the fastners and got it close but not enough. Think I will try and send this bumper cover back or sell and get a real fiberglass bumper cover.
Since I purchased the covers several months ago and drilled mounting holes chances of returning are slim.
denpo
Carburated Nihilist
I've been contemplating this color for my vette too.
Is it commercially available?
I heard it uses a brand new pigment only made in Japan and they were out of stock not so long ago.
I was under the impression GM would keep it a C7 exclusivity, but it's just an impression.
MYBAD79
Moderator
Pretty much any color can be matched, just take one part in that color to the paint shop and they should be able to match it. I did however notice that a gallon of PPG DBC basecoat that is usually 300-400 dollars is now $800 on Ebay because it's a C7 color......
MYBAD79
Moderator
So they said you need to cut a brand new bumper to make it fit? I'd be pissed and I'd probably call my credit card company and refuse payment.... :smash:
1/4" is somewhat acceptable but 1/2"-5/8" is just ridiculous.....
On the "good news" side: fiberglass can easily be fixed ...
denpo
Carburated Nihilist
FIY the pigment I was referring to is Xirallic, it's supposed to give a distinct shine.
May explain the higher pricetag.
DeeVeeEight
Fast Pedalphile
I'm glad I am not the only one who had this reaction. I'd have had a fit if I was told to cut a new bumper in half to make it fit.
Fiberglass bumpers covers from ACI
Good customer service from ACI. Shipped the same day I ordered. Picked up the new fiberglass bumper covers Monday. Much better fit than tru flex. Still have some fitting but at least the middle and corners line up. I purchased the 5 piece set of retainers as I had to cut the old urethane cover with Sawzall.
Good customer service from ACI. Shipped the same day I ordered. Picked up the new fiberglass bumper covers Monday. Much better fit than tru flex. Still have some fitting but at least the middle and corners line up. I purchased the 5 piece set of retainers as I had to cut the old urethane cover with Sawzall.
MYBAD79
Moderator
Now that's what it's supposed to look like..... good fit.... are you going to glue and glass them to the front (seamless) ??
MYBAD79
Moderator
Hit both mating surfaces with 60 or 80 grit, apply some 3M 8115 or 8116, bolt up the bumper cover.... Let the glue cure, grind a nice v-shape right into the seam, fill with resin and mat... There will never be a visible seam ever again :thumbs:
MYBAD79
Moderator
No. Evercoat Adhesive 994 is for SmC, google evercoat smc adhesive, think it was 994 or 944 , wit 944 is a Porsche......lol
Seriously: the evercoat vette panel adhesive clearly says "for non-smc material" , means fiberglass.... Your bumper is fiberglass but the fenders and nose is smc if original late 70's
I have used the Evercoat smc adhesive - awesome stuff .... Used it to glue the rear flares to the smc quarters, been 8 years, no issues.....
Evercoat 870 says on can for "SMC and Fiberglass, bonding and filler". Challenge for me is it sets up pretty quick and I being a rookie need more time to make sure all fastners and clamps are in place and its lined up. Decided to use the 08115 two part from 3M for the glue area.
I have it dry fit and the center and corners line up very well.
I have it dry fit and the center and corners line up very well.