Resin Redo

While Garcia was taking care of the bumpers, Davies decided to bolt on a Daytona hood as well to provide increased airflow over the engine, and for a more aggressive style. After all the body seams and parts were aligned, the body was sculpted smooth with block and power sanding.

Phase 3: Painting
The third and final stage of the project was accomplished in three parts. After a heavy primer coat was applied, a mist of black paint was sprayed over the body to define any body base-coat imperfections during the hand-sanding phase. Once those were eliminated, a sealer coat was applied, and the body already began to take on a shine. For the final color coat, Davies chose Corvette Torch Red, followed by two coats of clear paint.


“Since the restoration was completed, I have had nothing but compliments on the car, from individuals gawking at it to a thumbs-up from the California Highway Patrol,” Davies says. (Good thing that’s the only thing the CHP has shared with him.) And best of all, Davies can say his restomod Stingray is now better than new.

Resource
J&D Corvette, 9833 Alondra Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706 - 800.838.8353, www.jdcorvette.com

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Steve Temple is a photojournalist with nearly 30 years of experience as an editor of and contributor to over 25 different automotive titles.