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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:25 pm
Great idea. Put on an air suspension and some Lambo doors at the same time.
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Obligatory C5 Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:14 pm
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:44 pm
Already got them on eBay. Overnight parts from China, etc.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:14 pmGreat idea. Put on an air suspension and some Lambo doors at the same time.
Obligatory C5 Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:59 pm
How many buckets ?Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:14 amHave you ever dipped a car or know someone that has? I'm quite curious and can't find anyone I know that's done it.
The car is pretty babied as it is. Washed weekly always by hand the driveway, in the garage always (even at work). Maybe it's a good candidate for dip...
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:10 pm
My gf actually bought me the "connected two buckets" from Adams. With gritguards brah. I thought it was cool gift but the truth is that if you're actually depositing grit into your wash bucket you have not rinsed the car off sufficiently.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:59 pmHow many buckets ?Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:14 am
Have you ever dipped a car or know someone that has? I'm quite curious and can't find anyone I know that's done it.
The car is pretty babied as it is. Washed weekly always by hand the driveway, in the garage always (even at work). Maybe it's a good candidate for dip...
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:13 pm
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:10 pmMy gf actually bought me the "connected two buckets" from Adams. With gritguards brah. I thought it was cool gift but the truth is that if you're actually depositing grit into your wash bucket you have not rinsed the car off sufficiently.
I will never understand it... Like a show car will never get dirty enough to get to benefit from a two bucket method. And doing it on a daily is
Ppl are strange creatures... then again I spend several hours a day discussing vehicles on a no-name forum.
Obligatory C5 Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:36 pm
I've tried the two bucket method, but don't really get it. The car just is never THAT dirty.
I do have a grit guard in my 5 gal bucket. It is kind of amazing how much dirt falls to the bottom...but it seems like with the grit guard, that should be good enough?
None of my cars have flawless paint, so
. The front bumper on the C5 seems to be fading a bit at the bottom, so will probably need to be repainted at some point and I may car more then.
I do have a grit guard in my 5 gal bucket. It is kind of amazing how much dirt falls to the bottom...but it seems like with the grit guard, that should be good enough?
None of my cars have flawless paint, so
. The front bumper on the C5 seems to be fading a bit at the bottom, so will probably need to be repainted at some point and I may car more then.Obligatory C5 Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:58 pm
I've dipped whole cars before. And lots of little parts. The rear fascia of the C5 is dipped black currently.
Look into a white base coat, and then go with your colors. Dipyourcar.com has shit tons of tutorials for how to do it. DO NOT RATTLE CAN AN ENTIRE CAR. It will look like shit. Rattle can small parts and odds and ends.
It's worth it to get their sprayer as it's got great atomization. I considered doing some of mine in black just for the hell of it.
Their glossifier is the shit. Washing isn't a huge deal as long as you're consistent with what you're washing it with.
Make sure you don't skimp on coats too. I had my Vrod tank shell done and I only did a couple of coats and it started peeling in places and it's a pain in the ass to get off if it doesn't stick to itself when you're pulling it off.
Look into a white base coat, and then go with your colors. Dipyourcar.com has shit tons of tutorials for how to do it. DO NOT RATTLE CAN AN ENTIRE CAR. It will look like shit. Rattle can small parts and odds and ends.
It's worth it to get their sprayer as it's got great atomization. I considered doing some of mine in black just for the hell of it.
Their glossifier is the shit. Washing isn't a huge deal as long as you're consistent with what you're washing it with.
Make sure you don't skimp on coats too. I had my Vrod tank shell done and I only did a couple of coats and it started peeling in places and it's a pain in the ass to get off if it doesn't stick to itself when you're pulling it off.
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:33 pm
Oh awesome! Real info!Acid666 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:58 pm I've dipped whole cars before. And lots of little parts. The rear fascia of the C5 is dipped black currently.
Look into a white base coat, and then go with your colors. Dipyourcar.com has shit tons of tutorials for how to do it. DO NOT RATTLE CAN AN ENTIRE CAR. It will look like shit. Rattle can small parts and odds and ends.
It's worth it to get their sprayer as it's got great atomization. I considered doing some of mine in black just for the hell of it.
Their glossifier is the shit. Washing isn't a huge deal as long as you're consistent with what you're washing it with.
Make sure you don't skimp on coats too. I had my Vrod tank shell done and I only did a couple of coats and it started peeling in places and it's a pain in the ass to get off if it doesn't stick to itself when you're pulling it off.
If I did it, I'd buy the entire kit with sprayer from dipyourcar. $500 all-in to change the color is somewhat zfg why not.
Do you have experience with peeling it off? I wonder how tough it is to remove completely.
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:11 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:33 pmOh awesome! Real info!Acid666 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:58 pm I've dipped whole cars before. And lots of little parts. The rear fascia of the C5 is dipped black currently.
Look into a white base coat, and then go with your colors. Dipyourcar.com has shit tons of tutorials for how to do it. DO NOT RATTLE CAN AN ENTIRE CAR. It will look like shit. Rattle can small parts and odds and ends.
It's worth it to get their sprayer as it's got great atomization. I considered doing some of mine in black just for the hell of it.
Their glossifier is the shit. Washing isn't a huge deal as long as you're consistent with what you're washing it with.
Make sure you don't skimp on coats too. I had my Vrod tank shell done and I only did a couple of coats and it started peeling in places and it's a pain in the ass to get off if it doesn't stick to itself when you're pulling it off.
If I did it, I'd buy the entire kit with sprayer from dipyourcar. $500 all-in to change the color is somewhat zfg why not.
Do you have experience with peeling it off? I wonder how tough it is to remove completely.
If you do it proper and go thick on the coats on the layers they tell you to (the dipyourcar.com diy), then it's stupid easy to peel. You can pull it completely off the car in under 5 minutes. But if you go thin, it'll break and be a bitch. They made videos about that as well, light coats compared to heavy. I'm subscribed to their youtube channel and they're constantly posting new tutorials and new color previews.
Obligatory C5 Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:20 pm
When I get free and can get to my computer I'll link all the best diy vids they made.
Re: Obligatory C5 Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:23 pm
SPRAY THE GRIT OFF with thr power washer first lolmax225 wrote:Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:10 pm My gf actually bought me the "connected two buckets" from Adams. With gritguards brah. I thought it was cool gift but the truth is that if you're actually depositing grit into your wash bucket you have not rinsed the car off sufficiently.
Like a show car will never get dirty enough to get to benefit from a two bucket method. And doing it on a daily is
Ppl are strange creatures... then again I spend several hours a day discussing vehicles on a no-name forum.
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:28 pm
CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:20 pmI don't really get a discount for multi-car because they all go over 7500 miles a year. No matter what I buy my insurance is $80-$110 a month, depending on the value of the car.troyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:15 pm Yeah, not just "Monthly Payment" - actual all-in transportation costs. Assume it's your only car too, so no bro-discounts on insurance for having $200k in vehicles insured.
Amortize the cost of a C5 over a couple years and I bet it's more than $350/month.
That is my all in, spread sheeted, real cost including fuel, insurance, depreciation, maintenance, repairs.
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:32 pm
Why are comparing it toD Griff wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:28 pmCorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:20 pm
I don't really get a discount for multi-car because they all go over 7500 miles a year. No matter what I buy my insurance is $80-$110 a month, depending on the value of the car.
Amortize the cost of a C5 over a couple years and I bet it's more than $350/month.
That is my all in, spread sheeted, real cost including fuel, insurance, depreciation, maintenance, repairs.
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:42 pm
He said that his C7Z06 really doesn't cost more than a C5, I was letting him know that he's a delusional rich guy.
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:36 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:33 am
Probably.[user not found] wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:02 pmDip is great for a track car, like the Miata of Lagunasecaballs/Husbrandon.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:14 am
Have you ever dipped a car or know someone that has? I'm quite curious and can't find anyone I know that's done it.
The car is pretty babied as it is. Washed weekly always by hand the driveway, in the garage always (even at work). Maybe it's a good candidate for dip...
But for Gandalf? Nah.
It’s not gonna look pretty up close.
Damned Sebring Orange on the C7 has clouded my brain. The want is unbelievable.
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:48 am
So, pick a fire.Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:33 amProbably.[user not found] wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:02 pm
Dip is great for a track car, like the Miata of Lagunasecaballs/Husbrandon.
But for Gandalf? Nah.
It’s not gonna look pretty up close.
Damned Sebring Orange on the C7 has clouded my brain. The want is unbelievable.
Another $5-9K on paint on the C5, or put it into the pot and get a C7.
If you do it on the C5 it is purely money lost other than your satisfaction, but I think the newer car gives more satisfaction per $.
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:29 am
Garage first. Then fancy cars.
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:34 pm
I'll never paint the C5. That'sCorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:48 amSo, pick a fire.
Another $5-9K on paint on the C5, or put it into the pot and get a C7.
If you do it on the C5 it is purely money lost other than your satisfaction, but I think the newer car gives more satisfaction per $.
status 
. I'd much rather just put that toward a new car.Obligatory C5 Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:34 pm
Correct. But I want an orange car now.
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:38 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:41 pm
troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:38 pm
I've had this one as my desktop wallpaper for years now.
Definitely need a real garage before I ever get anything interesting again
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:46 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:46 pm
