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Subject:Re: new paint job/rust
From:Scott Grillo
Date:Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:07:15 -0500

Courtesy of my wife's 'customization', I am replacing two right side
moldings on a '90 Carat.  Knowing that it's near impossible to get a paint
code for these, my body shop is matching the paint.  If it matches well, I
will post the paint formula to the list

Hope this helps someone out...

Lee Roesner wrote:

>
> Has anyone out there painted their Carat body molding the same color as
> their van? I am getting some body work/painting done this year and the
> body molding needs it too (silver with black stripe). I was considering
> repainting them red to match the van but keeping the black stripe. If
> you have done this or have any pictures, please send them to me. Would
> be appreciated.
>
> Also read on the list a question regarding seam rust. Seam is in front
> of rear wheel about half way up the body, very slight but its there.
> Anyone repair this type of problem?  Could be more here than meets the
> eye...
>
> Thanks,
> Lee
>
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