painting questions and sail panel advice, should i keep the sails original or paint them? also how to match and what to use for a 75 metallic paint Options

[DRPHIL914]

My 75 comes back from Chris Foley shop this weekend and will go to paint a week later. in the between time I will be stripping it down to get it ready.

1. what paint would best match the original Copper metallic?
is it single stage or 2?

2. should I keep the sail panels? I have not decided yet but if I don't, how do I go about it? what do you keep , like the trim pieces?

Thanks -

Phil

[JOEPROPER]

Personally, I like the sail vinyl, but I think it's personal preference. As far a paint, I would go with base coat / clear coat at a reputable body shop that can match the color correctly.

[DRPHIL914]

Personally, I like the sail vinyl, but I think it's personal preference. As far a paint, I would go with base coat / clear coat at a reputable body shop that can match the color correctly.

joe,

I like both ways, depends on the color of the car or the look you are going for, but with that said, I will probably stay with the sail panels- I already ordered replacements. Besides, Jim Hoyland has a very nice copper metallic car on the west coast , his has the sail vinyl removed, so I think I will keep mine.

on the paint subject, there is a good shop here, excellent rep and lots of examples of their work- he had been painting for 35 years and specialzing in classic restoration work. Last month I spent some time visiting with him at C&C event where the had 2 recent restore projects. one was a 70's Maverik and the other was an 82 Corvette.
we will see which way he prefers to go regarding type ofpaint etc. but I wanted feedback from the group here since you all have done this before and I figured someone here probably has done the metallic and has and experienced opinion on the matter.

- I guess full originality is not themost important but longevity is, so I might opt toward the 2 stage base and clear, what you said about that makes a lot of sense.

Phl