original paint

[thebetterman]

how many people have the original paint on their car? I was just wondering because my 92's paint is chipping bad in some places. I don't know if it is from bad care from the previous owner or if its just old paint?

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1992 Silver MTX
Completely Stock

 

[Rob94]

Aside from a new hood and partial repaint, my paint is original and in great shape. Strangely, the new hood is where the paint is in the worse condition. Good be all the highway mileage, but I think it is a crappy repaint job myself.

 

[94ShoOff]

All three Sho's have their original paint, minus a few boo boo touch ups. The green one is probably in the worst shape out of the three.

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Steve

94'ShoMtx, 91'Sho,87'Grand National(modded),97'NinjaZX7R,90'Grand Am Se
Wifes cars: 93'ShoAtx(fresh 60K service, $ ouch), 91'Corvette Conv.

 

[SHOnuff93]

My car has 105k with the original paint here in california, still looks good too

 

[RStalveyARFF]

The older the car, the worse the paint job. My car is an enamel with no clear coat, and that was pretty much the norm in 91. I know the 87 Buick Grand National actually got recalled for its lack of paint retention, being an enamel design also. When you start getting into the newer clear coat jobs, it starts being more resistant to chips, scratches buff out easier, etc. I'm not sure which colors when had clearcoats, but I bet it's not that hard to look up.

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Erik
15.57 @ 93.23 and 15.58 @ 92.73
White 91 Bought 5/12/01 128.5k

Mods:
Borla Catback custom bent by Lou's Custom, Cold Air Induction, Clutch, PP, TOB, Pin just replaced, DIN sized switch panel (replaced cup/coin holder), Fog Light Mod w/ 100w driving lights, Lettering filled in: Black, Nokya 80/100w blue beam headlights(Thanks SHOTIME), Painted calipers: Red, Painted intake: White tanks/Black runners, PermaCool dual 12" Electric Fans, Police Grille, Police Interceptor Emblem, Resonator Removed(not by choice!), SHO-NUT Reinforced F & R Motor Mounts, Shortened Shifter, Superchips Module(thanks SHOTIME), Tint @ 35%
Every Possible Option =)

Go Fast With Class
AIM:SkiSalomon & SHOmetheSpeed

 

[jthomas68]

My roof still has the original paint at 98k.It still looks great.

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Jeremy Thomas
Modified 91+

 

[sdpatt]

All original after 11 years in the Texas sun. I recently received a silver award at the national convention in the car SHOw and the condition of the paint was one of the rated categories. All it takes is polish and wax. I have used Meguire's products throughout the life of my car and have to believe that they really do the job. I use a random orbital buffer to apply the polish and sometimes the wax. The paint is still glossy and deep.

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Scott

1991, 252K miles, glass hood, police grill, SVO shifter, Catz fogs,
K&N, 73mm MAF, Superchip, PP Y-pipe, Borla cat-back, 190 lph pump
Eibach/Tokico/polyurethane, SHO Shop front & rear strut braces,
16x7.5" Moda R1, 225/55ZR16 Bridgestone RE730, -1 deg camber x 4,
Class II hitch, Silver award at the SHOklahoma Car Show

 

[SHOemup]

I have totally original paint on my car with many paint chips in the front. Where my sunroof closes is also chipping. I'm gonna get the whole car painted, possible a different color. Mabye that blue color or black, who knows.

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Chris Reina

"Don't drive like you own the car, drive like you own the road!"

93 MTX stock
emerald green
filler decals
Yamaha emblems
101k
Lund Headlight Covers
Lund Tailight Blackouts
SHO window banner
Tinted Windows (20%)
Vent Shades
Big wish list!!

 

[gosho89]

I purchased my 89 three years ago with 93k. The original current red was pretty oxidized until I took the B/D buffer and mcquires products to it. Now it has 125k miles and a car show finish, just check my thread for a photos.


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Kerry T
1989 Current Red
96 Brk Upgrade, SFC and Solid Bushings, Konis / Eibachs, SVO Rod Shifter, Dynomax Catback, Slicers 225x55x16 RE730 Bridgestones
www.shoacop.com/kerrypage.htm

 

[94ShoOff]

Sho91MTX, thats the beauty about the GN's. Its so easy to see if they have their original paint. Next time you see one, look at the paint between the door window and the small rear window. If there are small orange peel cracks in the paint its original. I show my tiny paint imperfections with pride to show the beautiful original paint.

 

[NIKOTONKS]

Org. paint on mine..... 93K on a black 93... since its black you can see every little thing, but it looks good (cept for one damn dent right above the drivers side rear door... how did THAT get there?)

 

[RickieFrat]

160k on the clock with original paint. I'm thinking on have the bumpers done over thou due to scratches and knicks. My car was fadded real bad when i got it. I had my cousin's shop wet-sand the whole thing, and go right throu it. Looking at it right now you would never tell what it use to look like.

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1992 TAURUS SHO **FOR-SALE**
Red/Grey Int
20% Tint
PIAA HeadLights
Boxless
1200 Watt System .... 131. DBs
Sig Pic By SHOTIME (THX)

1988 T-bird Turbo Coupe
Needs lil' work. Soon-to-be drag car.

AIM ... fst92sho
www.fratsperformance.com

 

[94ShoOff]

I had both bumpers on my red one repainted. It makes a world of difference.

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Steve

94'ShoMtx, 91'Sho,87'Grand National(modded),97'NinjaZX7R,90'Grand Am Se
Wifes cars: 93'ShoAtx(fresh 60K service, $ ouch), 91'Corvette Conv.

 

[DemonNeno]

Blah!

My '91 SHO happens to be black.. and the topside, rear quarters, trunk lid, and front fenders(!!) are starting to flake off what appears to be a clearcoat?! Any cure for this? I have tried any compounds on it, but I'm assuming they won't help since there are pretty massive spots of flaked off coats. I'm assuming a prep job & respray is hte only solution. This sucks!

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Neno & The '91 Dark SHO
131K Mi., Black on Black/Mocha Interior, '94 Mark VIII Rims, 225/50R16 Yokohama A540s on front, 225/50ZR16 Comp TA ZRs out back, Rod Shifter Converted (Broken stabilizer bolt, still sitting in my trans housing!), SHO Nut Reinforced Motor mounts, Inner air box removed, 3.2L larger crossover tube for intake installed (sure did make the intake LOUDER!), Delrin SFBs, a seriously leaky exhaust system!

Ready To Install: Subframe Connectors and Eibachs (waiting for more suspension $$$!)

Coming Soon?Konis/Poly setup

 

[centaurus3200]

ah poor neno!

yeah, unfortunatly, if you don't wax the car every 6 months to a year with high quality wax with SPF 80 or above, the UV rays from the sun will slowly bake the clearcoat. once, this starts happening, a respray is usually in order.

sorry man,
Robby

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92 SHO MTX
silver on gray with all options
kyb struts
sho shop motor mounts
edelbrock RPM exhaust with 3.5" beveled chrome tips
Alpine CDM-7824 deck
all work performed by Sho Shop and Shonut
Shonut rebuilt tranny with new clutch and boy does it feel good.

 

[Tommy the Greek]

Original paint here and no garage to keep it out of the sun. What helps is hand waxing the car every 3-4 months, and spraying ALL the weatherstripping w/ silicone spray (it keeps it soft and gives it a shine)

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'95 SHO ATX, 55W foglights, coneless, fishtank mod, white/mocha cloth interior, 44K, Mobil 1 10W-30.
Below is a pic of her @ 28K miles off interstate 87, overlooking Lake George, NY.

 

[RStalveyARFF]

Originally posted by SHOemup:
I have totally original paint on my car with many paint chips in the front. Where my sunroof closes is also chipping. I'm gonna get the whole car painted, possible a different color. Mabye that blue color or black, who knows.

I'd recommend against changing the color of your car, as you'll have to change the title as well, and people will get skeptical when you sell it.

 

[RStalveyARFF]

Originally posted by 94ShoOff:
Sho91MTX, thats the beauty about the GN's. Its so easy to see if they have their original paint. Next time you see one, look at the paint between the door window and the small rear window. If there are small orange peel cracks in the paint its original. I show my tiny paint imperfections with pride to show the beautiful original paint.

Yeah, mine had slight cracks, but since it was a hardtop w/no sunroof, the frame faired alittle bit better to the abuse the 3.8 dished out. Btw, I saw a buick station wagon at the strip today. Looked like a POS. He staged and I heard a whistle, and the guy next to him had some big cubes. Had no idea what was coming, the wagon handed the muscle car's ass to it. GN engine

Can't wait till spring when I buy another!!! (has to be hardtop again) 11's here I come!!!

 

[89SHONOFF]

You have to change the title when you paint the car?Ive never heard that im pretty sure you dont in ohio at least.

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1989 SHO Lt.Titanium
K&N Filter
Msw Wheels
Hopefully More Soon!
1968 Buick Skylark W/455 Stage 1
Nov.6 Picking up 70 Ford Torinow/302 and 60k miles.

 

[RStalveyARFF]

as far as I know, you need to change the title before you sell the car, otherwise you are selling a car of the specified color on the title... It would make for a hassle for the next owner.