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Replying to: corvette (Aug 04, 2007 5:02 pm) I actually appreciate nice paint, so the look is not my complete cup of tea, but I do kind of like how it gives the cars a look of how they might have appeared in the hands of young guys in the 50s.
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Replying to: lemko (Jul 31, 2007 6:35 am) |
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Replying to: fintail (Aug 04, 2007 5:30 pm)  On a similar note, I wasn't alive then, but I'd bet that the factory paint on a 1957 Chevy (or similar older car) wasn't as smooth and shiny as the aftermarket paint they are painted with today. |
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Replying to: corvette (Aug 05, 2007 10:06 am) The sixth annual Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival is November 1-4, 2007, on Hilton Head Island, S.C. The event will feature 'track days' at nearby world-class Roebling Road Raceway, normally closed to the public, and sanctioned Hilton Head/Savannah Historics races with classic race cars; hundreds of collectible and rare cars, including Italian sports cars, American muscle cars and hotrods, and brass era autos; vintage motorcycles, 'the world's smallest car;' a multi-million dollar auction by The Worldwide Group; and a best of show competition including several categories of cars. For more information, visit www.hhiconcours.com Thanks, Mark. |
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Replying to: corvette (Aug 05, 2007 10:06 am) |
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Replying to: corvette (Aug 05, 2007 10:06 am) The paints back then weren't as shiny or deep compared to the cars of today, but believe it or not, in many cases they were smoother! I think two of the worst offenders these days are Chrysler and Nissan when it comes to orange peel, although sometimes it depends on the color and the lighting you see it in. But to be honest, I've even noticed BMW's and Benzes don't seem as smooth as they used to be. I remember at the Philly auto show in 2006, they all looked good to me. I remember there was something about the Z4 I didn't like, but I don't think it was orange peel. I think the paint was just kind of shallow and cheap looking. Oh, and the unfinished engine compartment with the shimmed fenders!  But then, at the 2007 auto show, the orange peel was much more noticeable on the BMW's. IIRC, I'd say the Lexuses seemed to have the best paint jobs. There was a 1971 or so Valiant Scamp on the lower level at the convention center, with a paint job that actually earned the description "mirror smooth". Of course, it wasn't original! I think those water-based primers and more environmentally-friendly paints they started using in the later 80's contributed to orange peel, but also if they paint the cars too fast, or put the paint on too thick (as in, rushing them down the assembly line), it'll exacerbate the orange peel. And I guess the only way to get rid of it would then be to buff it smooth. Something I'd expect on a Maybach (although the one at the auto show had orange peel as bad as any Chrysler or Nissan), but not on a mere mortal car. As for rat-rods, I can kind of appreciate them. I'd rather see those old cars and parts put to use and some enjoyment derived out of them, rather than just end up in the junkyard or a farmer's back 40. |
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Replying to: andre1969 (Aug 08, 2007 4:45 am) Is this in that category? 
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Aug 08, 2007 6:00 am)
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