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12-05-2007, 08:34 PM
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"To Paint or not to Paint"
What's up guys!
Here is my next dilema/decision. I am considering a repaint on my SSP. The factory paint still looks very good, but is not quite up to my level of perfection. I have a trusted body man of 25 years that can do the job RIGHT. This would include stripping the car down to bare metal, removing all trim, hood, bumper covers, rear quarter windows, door handles etc. The tape would be "rolled" to look like the car has never been painted and all body panel decal would remain intact. I am a firm believer of keeping factory paint but cannot get the desired outcome I am striving for. If painted, I like the current concept of keeoing it like the 1993 Brochure car. I will be into this car for more than what it is worth, but I don't plan on selling it. Please let me know your thoughts as I am really torn on what would be best. THANKS!
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Barry "Future Is What Present Does"  Collectables: 1993 WinterPark FL SSP Unit 1017 (72K miles) Other(s): 1987 Buick Grand National (862 miles) 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am- Pace Car (2,847 miles) 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC 5.7 "1LE" (COPO), 1 of 64 (28 with 5.7L) (10,111 miles) 1995 Corvette ZR1 (859 miles) "Kiddie Carrier" 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP, V10, 6-speed....sedan) 
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12-05-2007, 09:17 PM
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based on previous ownership as it looks-i would put it back in the Winter Park PD livery.
just my 2 cents
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12-05-2007, 09:49 PM
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You aren't happy with it the way it is, so I say paint it.
 I agree with Bret on the Winter Park comment, but there again, it's your car and I think you have to do what makes you happy.
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12-05-2007, 10:05 PM
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12-05-2007, 10:10 PM
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I have been leaning toward that route. As a matter of fact, I contacted Winterpark PD Monday and the officer who dove the vehicle still works there. He has photo's he is forwarding to me. The fleet manager remembers the car and is looking for the service records.
I agree with getting back to "in service" stock. It seems more like the right thing to do.
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Barry "Future Is What Present Does" Collectables: 1993 WinterPark FL SSP Unit 1017 (72K miles) Other(s): 1987 Buick Grand National (862 miles) 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am- Pace Car (2,847 miles) 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC 5.7 "1LE" (COPO), 1 of 64 (28 with 5.7L) (10,111 miles) 1995 Corvette ZR1 (859 miles) "Kiddie Carrier" 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP, V10, 6-speed....sedan)
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12-06-2007, 12:21 AM
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12-06-2007, 08:42 AM
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Decision Time
The "jury has spoke". I will be painting the car this Spring (as my body man is that good and booked until then) and putting back to the Winterpark PD in service specifications.
Thanks for the input!! Barry
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Barry "Future Is What Present Does" Collectables: 1993 WinterPark FL SSP Unit 1017 (72K miles) Other(s): 1987 Buick Grand National (862 miles) 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am- Pace Car (2,847 miles) 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC 5.7 "1LE" (COPO), 1 of 64 (28 with 5.7L) (10,111 miles) 1995 Corvette ZR1 (859 miles) "Kiddie Carrier" 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP, V10, 6-speed....sedan)
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