1970 Corvette Stingray, Prep & Mask

In Part 1 of the 1970 C3 Corvette Stingray I will be doing Prep work and Masking for paint.
As a boy I had a model Corvette Stingray and have spent many hours admiring the beauty of these cars so it was an honour to finally get the chance to work on one of these awesome pieces of motoring history, this car will live forever through this video set so I hope you enjoy watching the work I have done while including all relevant technical information.
The Chevrolet Corvette (C3) is a sports car that was produced by Chevrolet in USA from 1968 to 1982.
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[@stevengraham3138]

Wow even the primer sealer looks great

[@stevengraham3138]

Wow looks great!!!!

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Thanks mate 👊

[@jimdefilippis9630]

That hood really came out nice, unbelievable work. I have never done any glass hoods, but I have done a lot of metal hoods and I know how hard it is to make them perfect. I herd someone at work tell me ya got to love it. lol

[@greglamar1116]

I am a bit of a newbie, but when I'm watersanding at 600 before basecoat, you can poor water where u sand it and watch it run off. If it stops, or changes course it's not been sanded enough. Lol it works for me...

[@rickyfranks3559]

Would love to see how you painted that hood, the steps it took because it's beautiful !

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Will here it is 2020, and doing my last corvette, a 76 C3 stingray. Nearing 70 now I still have a passion for them, but the old body say's it's time to quit and finish up our 28 Nash street rod and enjoy what time I have left. Great video, and will visit your channel in the future, Bear @ Bears Rod Shop, TX

[@besbuilt6464]

You’re a good man for sharing your time and knowledge,to help others 👍

[@Jim-fe2xz]

Beauty! You're right those Corvettes were pretty lumpy back in the day plus the paints weren't nearly as shiny as modern paints. Bet you're right - he'll be back to have the rest done. Much better than new.

[@LetsGetLost.]

By far my favourite channel on KZbin. I love doing body work and this channel inspires me to do it even more. Have done all the prep on my truck and the body shop said it was straiter than factory. Defianatly enjoy the longer videos from start to finish!! Cheers

[@mitchellferre1652]

Wow ! The vette came out great ! This is impressive work.The body work on the nose looked great before you rolled it in the booth. I have no tips on how you could improve your channel. Simply the best ! Sadly I botched a job on a 69' Dodge charger two decades ago. I considered myself lucky to have been able to straighten the body and replace floor pan on such an iconic car. Poor lighting and lack of knowledge was to blame. Failure motivated me to improve ! Thanks Gunman ! : )

[@ReverseGear]

Finally got off my duff and watched it all the way through. Pretty much what I used to do. Just wasn't sure if my 20 year old technics were still up to par with toady's paint. But I was happy with my first paint job in decades. Not as reflective as yours. But still a nice clean street car paint job.

[@dennisarriola3807]

dope!

[@lyndonbushnell8080]

i love your painting.

[@AndrewBitza]

Great video..........nice to see you using a suction gun!

[@immy19991]

That’s some fantastic advice

[@jivannaran1162]

Very cool mate I enjoyed that! We have a black 1975 Stingray 350 and I am a big Corvette fan. This has the big block hood so for 1971 it may have originally had the 454ci, 365 horse motor. Engine looks a little custom so he could have changed to a 350 or it may have been an original 350 and someone has changed the hood to a big block hood. Look forward to seeing part 2! Keep up the good work, your teachings have helped me a tonne mate. I appreciate your efforts with making these videos

[@ricksmith7357]

Could be a 350 LT-1 370 horse in 1970

[@Bob-tn2me]

Hey mate your vids are great im a house painter but cars are my hobby dont let any dislikes get you down keep it up mate!

[@stephenwilkie8292]

Great video as all ways nice to see the old school cars getting some tlc on them.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Love your vids....very inspiring

[@arturobolanos9080]

i Gunman Great project with great results. I do agree with what you said that you take pride in all the steps and details that lead to a great pain job. I also want to say your videos to me make me feel like a little kid waiting to open a Christmas present on Christmas morning, Again thanks Cheers, Art Bolanos Houston, Texas

[@user-mg7my4wh5u]

Cool corrvet))) went after painting)))

[@goodboyringo9716]

I love the hood and have always wanted one for my Vette but not an after market one. Covering the engine bay would have keep a lot of dust out and would help keep dirt from the paint. Also, hand blocking is the best but more work.

[@SF80CAMARO]

In North America Canada / USA we have painters plastic that's excellent called " Shark Skin" which works very well.....FYI/ for the DIY guys.

[@shaunwalburn8946]

Another great video Gunman..... Was thinking about your VL and colour ideas...... I reckon a similar job to the Sting Red ute you done with the gold pearl on top...... But with a solid dark blue instead...

[@SF80CAMARO]

Gunny stick a rolled up piece of red scotch bright pad but not too tight in the exhaust port of sander see if that quiets it down a bit.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Scott F I actually ended up getting some booth filter and worked a treat, quiet but still fast, thanks again man :-)

[@jrmathes6567]

I have a mate that's got a Vet Ray, it just sits their he won't sell it, he won't fix it.

[@negativejeff]

As was said, Another great video, I'm a new subscriber but have watched for awhile just kept forgetting to subscribe. Love the instagram as well. about to paint my own E46 and absorbing all the tips you give. And as was said i find the best explaining painting channel on youtube. thanks

[@whatgodwantsgodgetsgodhelp8797]

nice..

[@GTsGarage]

Lovely car :) Great instructional vid.

[@iDomoPolyForums]

Hey Gunman! You should make an amazon list where you get a percent (some amazon program). I just bought over $500 in auto painting supplies via amazon, and I think people with lists get like 7%. Dave Jones from EEVblog has one. It could really help you out while establishing your business.

[@lantaHawks]

hey mate.. just wanna say on an unrelated note.. ya tatts look fukn crisp as.. oh and keep up the awesome vids man..

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Haha yeah I still love them, got them all done in Thailand. Cheers man :-)

[@bulldozerd9]

I liked the idea of the masking tape on your wrist I tried it but my hand dont fit thru the roll

[@thequattro20v]

bulldozerd9 Yeah, i tryed that too. My hand was too big also. :)

[@michaelfrancis3261]

All always great video, please keep them coming. Question do you always have to sand down to bare metal to apply body filler?

[@chukkaskate]

hey gunman, any tips to prevent dry overspray?? I always have a ruff textured surface on some parts after I paint....I have moving the gun quick. running 20psi with 3 turns out fluid needle, about 24c degrees out

[@danielroyo6974]

I hace 1970 corvette and i want yo paint again, cant you do that ? Wera you live?

[@ReverseGear]

Sorry didn't watch this video. I just want to ask your opinion. What grit do you final sand just before laying down a base coat?

[@Pitbull14218]

Nice video, the filler on the fenders looked like a rainbow lol, was there a reason so many different comprs were used, or aas that from the owner?

[@danielroyo6974]

Sorry for my inglish

[@rfhracing]

Gunman, What's your thoughts on the 3M PPS system?

[@bobbyjuso6357]

hi gunman just wanted to say your a machine...whats that 1k primer you use ?

[@MotoGPJoe1]

so im just wondering. did you paint the bottom.of the hood too?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

owner didn't want it done so I just used a bit of chassis black from memory.

[@kNIGHTriderryder]

Whats the music called in the intro ?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

***** I got it from KZbin create section in video manager, its perfectly named Paintball :-P

[@kNIGHTriderryder]

cheers for that

[@johnwest5523]

Where are you located?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I'm in Melbourne now, I was in Perth.

[@johnwest5523]

@@TheGunmanChannel Melbourne Australia right? If you were in Melbourne Florida I would talk to you about maybe doing my 70 roadster

[@TheGunmanChannel]

@@johnwest5523 yes, Australia

[@johnwest5523]

Florida

[@grantlucas6678]

Gee you sound like a robot red alert red alert red alert red alert

[@TheGunmanChannel]

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