CRG Discussion Forum
Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: olympic69 on September 18, 2007, 06:04:11 PM
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When the cars were painted at the factory- were the metallic paints like Silver or Gold clear coated as part of the process? I am not under the impression that this was done, but have a friend who believes it was- no problem just want to pin down the actual process for metallics in 1969.
Thanks!
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no clear
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Pretty sure it was all single stage lacquer.
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There were no clearcoats on 1st-generation Camaros, regardless of color; just straight acrylic lacquer.
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Thanks guys- my Buddy is coming unglued with this "revelation"- but it is what it is as they say!
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Your friend may be confused with the thick coat of clear lacquer that some customizers used on paint jobs back in the 50s and 60s --not the factory. That was nothing like the clear coat of today. As for the factory acrylic lacquer, that's why I would spend all morning waxing the car before a Saturday night date. Had to make it shine! ;D ;D ;D
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that's why I would spend all morning waxing the car before a Saturday night date. Had to make it shine! ;D ;D ;D
I guess that's the difference when you own a Z/28, I'd spend all morning adjusting the valves, carb, dwell, timing, etc. before a Saturday night date. Of course, my dates were with Mustangs, Cudas, etc. at the local drag strip! ;D ;D ;D
Paul