original paint on vettes

Is it my imagination that the paint jobs on vettes are either shinier
or better than most autos of the same age? I saw another one today
(silver/gray) up close and it was very shiney. Just seemed shinier
than similar colors for other cars. I suppose it could have just been
waxed. Maybe I'm just losing it???

jim wrote:
> Is it my imagination that the paint jobs on vettes are either shinier
> or better than most autos of the same age? I saw another one today
> (silver/gray) up close and it was very shiney. Just seemed shinier
> than similar colors for other cars. I suppose it could have just been
> waxed. Maybe I'm just losing it???

Couple things: First off, the car is fiberglass, so the shape of the
body is probably going to be better. 2nd, people don't generally drive
them as much or in harsh conditions.

On 9 Mar 2005 10:37:45 -0800, wrote:

>
>jim wrote:
>> Is it my imagination that the paint jobs on vettes are either shinier
>> or better than most autos of the same age? I saw another one today
>> (silver/gray) up close and it was very shiney. Just seemed shinier
>> than similar colors for other cars. I suppose it could have just been
>> waxed. Maybe I'm just losing it???
>
>Couple things: First off, the car is fiberglass, so the shape of the
>body is probably going to be better. 2nd, people don't generally drive
>them as much or in harsh conditions.
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You can also add....especially in my own case..

They (any of my Corvettes) just AIN'T leaving the garage unless
it is CLEAN.....

I would be embarrassed if anyone saw me driving a Dirty Corvette

That said...The Paint on new Corvettes is in my opinion pretty
bad......or maybe I should say the clear coat seems to scratch
darn easily...

Bob Griffiths