1968 Camaro Sports Coupe Ash Gold    Maple Lake, MN
Complete repaint in Ash Gold ~ Completed May 15, 2009

This Camaro, due to rock chips, showed an aged Ash Gold appearance and needed to be refreshed. Previous restoration showed that new panels had been installed and the Camaro had been refinished with RM Lacquer paint. Steve removed the old paint down far enough to see what repairs were under the old paint. It turned out that previous primer used was adhering to the sheet metal, so we were able to re-prime using todays 2 stage primers, block sand and refinish with PPG Base Coat Clear Coat Color system. Owner wanted a metallic Bumble Bee stripe, so we suggested a black stripe topped with a multi color fine metallic custom appearance. Bumble Bee Stripe shows black from a distance, but as you move closer the Camaro stripe shows multi colors sparkles (Brighter the sun, brighter the sparkles).

Some cars do not need restoration just a fresh coat of color using today’s high quality refinishing products that last longer and hold up better.

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1968 ASH GOLD code GG

1968 Chevy Camaro SS  ~Vintage 1968 Appearance & Shine~

The owners (Harley & Sue) of this 1968 Camaro SS met Steve the first time at the Pair-of-Dice Cruiser Car Show in Delano, MN. (2008). Steve & his wife had their 1965 Nova & 1966 Nova entered in the car show. Harley & Sue liked the paint appearance & shine on Steve's Novas. They had their 1968 Camaro at the car show and Harley asked Steve to take a look at the rock chips on his Camaro. He wanted to know how much it would cost to have rock chips removed. Steve wrote up an estimate, emailed it to Harley, and 6 months later Harley and Sue scheduled their 1968 Camaro SS with Steve.    

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Sand old Paint What do we find

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What is under old paint?

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Trunk Floor needed Sand Blasting

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Painted Door Openings

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Bumble Bee Stripe ready to Paint

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Showroom Shine & Appearance 1968 Vintage

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Looks good from all angles

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Primed Ready for Paint

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Primed Ready for Paint

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Refinished Trunk Floor

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Wet sand ~ Buff & Shine

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Custom Bumble Bee Stripe

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Sparkle Black Bumble Bee Stripe

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Ash Gold, Black Vinyl Top, Vintage 1968 looks GOOD

REST ASSURED:  Steve's 35 Years Experience = Meticulous & Quality Workmanship