How much does a frontend hood/fenders cost? ---

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by scottfab

(no hijack intended) I'd sure like to hear more about this. Maybe a "How to..." or what is now called "Technet" on the new webpage? Or a link another thread or somewhere?

Not meaning to hyjack the thread too badly, I'll give ya the "talking points"

• Stripping the wax/polish is essential. I used 3M adheisive remover on a pad to do it, cuz it won't hurt the paint (and it strips pretty well, apparently).
  
• Follow the directions that comes with the kit, for the most part
  
• Drying time is the key, and it depends on ambient air temp, temp of the painted surface, and relative humidity. Drying too long and the blob of touchup paint gets too hard and you have to rub and rub to get it flat with the surrounding paint surface - if you can. But, too short and the blob of touchup paint will be too soft and the paint repair will "dish" or divot so the surface of the repair is lower than surrounding paint surface.
  
• I find that for temps in the 70-80ºF range, about 30 minutes is nominal (for the GM touchup paint), give or take 10 minutes or so (just have to see what works best and go with it!). Less time for warmer/dryer (maybe 20 minutes) to 40-45 min. for cooler, moister conditions.
  
• If you guess wrong, no big deal. Just remove the repair paint blob and put in some fresh touchup and adjust the drying time. I usually get it right by the third try, IF NOT on the second (with practice).
  
• Might be worth a try. Course, if it is a really big chip, then prep, paint, and sanding might be the only way to do it.

P.

[BigJohn]

Cool!!!!

Thank you!

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

When they were available the price was $40,000!!!

for the hood only? Did you get anything else with that?



David

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

for the hood only? Did you get anything else with that?



David

$40,000 was all LM body parts installed and painted.
Rear spoiler was another $12,000 installed.
If you need a replacement body part you would have to wait for it to be made and are only available to LM owners.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

$40,000 was all LM body parts installed and painted.
Rear spoiler was another $12,000 installed.
If you need a replacement body part you would have to wait for it to be made and are only available to LM owners.

Hand over fist $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[scottfab]

Good stuff. Thanks. The key would seem to be doing one rock chip until the drying time a amount used is right. Then repeat for all others.
Beats painting the whole front. I have all the equipment and experience to
do it but would rather not if possible.

Thanks again

Scott

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Not meaning to hyjack the thread too badly, I'll give ya the "talking points"

• Stripping the wax/polish is essential. I used 3M adheisive remover on a pad to do it, cuz it won't hurt the paint (and it strips pretty well, apparently).
• Follow the directions that comes with the kit, for the most part
• Drying time is the key, and it depends on ambient air temp, temp of the painted surface, and relative humidity. Drying too long and the blob of touchup paint gets too hard and you have to rub and rub to get it flat with the surrounding paint surface - if you can. But, too short and the blob of touchup paint will be too soft and the paint repair will "dish" or divot so the surface of the repair is lower than surrounding paint surface.
• I find that for temps in the 70-80ºF range, about 30 minutes is nominal (for the GM touchup paint), give or take 10 minutes or so (just have to see what works best and go with it!). Less time for warmer/dryer (maybe 20 minutes) to 40-45 min. for cooler, moister conditions.
• If you guess wrong, no big deal. Just remove the repair paint blob and put in some fresh touchup and adjust the drying time. I usually get it right by the third try, IF NOT on the second (with practice).
• Might be worth a try. Course, if it is a really big chip, then prep, paint, and sanding might be the only way to do it.

P.

[alwayscode390]

I guess the expensive body part for our cars would be the ZR1 specific rear end?

Are they hard to find? How much do they cost new/used?

Thanks ---

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Depends on what you need?

* Rear Upper Surround (fenders) (I have an original panel that molds can be made from)
* Rear Bumper (very hard to find in good condition)
* Rear Bumper Moldings (91-95) (I have molds being made right now)
* Rocker Panels (fiberglass repros can be made)
* Lower 1/4 panels (behind the door)
* Doors (I have two pairs)

There is someone making all of the ZR-1 specific panels. Tyler knows who he is.

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by alwayscode390

I guess the expensive body part for our cars would be the ZR1 specific rear end?

Are they hard to find? How much do they cost new/used?

Thanks ---

Got one; do you need it???

[alwayscode390]

Im just doing research to make sure my insurance coverage is optimal.

PM sent, thanks John ---