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View Poll Results: LT5 Powder Coating: What color? | |||
LT5 Grey |
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71 | 36.04% |
Competition Yellow |
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7 | 3.55% |
Arctic White |
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7 | 3.55% |
Torch Red |
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17 | 8.63% |
Cyber Grey |
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4 | 2.03% |
Black |
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15 | 7.61% |
Black Crinkle Finish |
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8 | 4.06% |
Metallic Silver |
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68 | 34.52% |
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#121 |
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Paint? We don't need paint, just start rubbing!
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Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa |
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#122 |
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Looks beautiful Charlie! I used to polish the aluminum on XKE Jaguar engines a long time ago. Still have the polish and polishing wheels but haven't used them for years (anyone want them?). Having done it on one Jaguar I vowed never to do it again and that is a resolution that I have kept! --Bob
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2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough" |
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Thanks Bob, bring your polish and polishing wheels to Carlisle and sure they will find a new home! After my engine was polished it was coated with Gibbs penetrating oil which sealed everything.
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Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa |
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Interesting. I am surprised that a penetrating oil would prevent corrosion unless it was renewed fairly regularly. I would have thought a clear,high heat hard coating might work better, although I know some can yellow with age. In any event yours looks great Charlie. --Bob
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2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough" |
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Bob Lambe turned me onto Gibbs. He used it on his polished engine and after 4 years it looks like it was polished yesterday. I have not touched mine in 2 years and have the same results. Marc said the Gibbs will cut down the shine just a tad but for me that was a good trade off for having it maintenance free.
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Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa |
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That's what I like about this site good information is always a message away.
Thanks to all the members Mike P. |
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Here's some photos of my LT5
Regards Glen Collins 20171129_215459.jpg20180218_165816.jpg20171129_215445.jpg Sent from my SM-G973F using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app |
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You should always have a pair of sunglasses on hand when showing that engine. Looks amazing!
Speaking about value - how would you rate a professional job like what Marc does? Is it better - value wise - to maintain the stock paint including all stains and patina or have it redone to original look? Would be interesting to get some opinions on that. Currently not an option for me but one day I will have to think about it... Glens engine looks stunning. Personally I'd definitely prefer that in my car, but one day I might be forced to sell her. Sent from my J9110 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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Thanks Matt, my thoughts are that every engine I have seen touched by Marc looks amazing. I cannot see how that would hurt the value unless one is going for NCRS and even at that, do not think you would take a huge hit on points.
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Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa |
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