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Posted by: phillstek Dec 21 2010, 01:27 AM

Finally, after 22 years of ownership the car went into the spray booth today.

Some shots taken between coats.

Another couple of topcoats tomorrow, some clear over base and then the re-assembly begins.

I couldn't stop staring at it...it was like staring through the maternity ward glass at the new baby.






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Posted by: George H. Dec 21 2010, 01:29 AM

Posted by: messix Dec 21 2010, 01:40 AM

nice color!

Posted by: Lou W Dec 21 2010, 02:27 AM

Looks Great, Yellow Cars are Faster

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Dec 21 2010, 06:18 AM

Very nice. I was in that same position about a year ago it is an exciting time. Good luck with the rest of the build.

Posted by: bcheney Dec 21 2010, 06:30 AM

WOW that is fantastic! Yellow is a terrific color on a 914. Those flares look race ready! Keep up the great work and keep us posted on the build.

Posted by: carr914 Dec 21 2010, 07:08 AM

Definately exciting times - at least 3 Teeners undergoing the Paint makeover, yours, MDG's & mine

T.C.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 21 2010, 07:40 AM

Looking really nice, awesome color!

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Dec 21 2010, 07:41 AM

ooh la la!

Posted by: RobW Dec 21 2010, 08:14 AM

AWESOME!

Posted by: phillstek Dec 21 2010, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the positive comments.

Yeah I like the yellow ones the best too. It's a fun colour for a fun car. One of my daughters said "your not going to paint it yucky yellow are you?" (whinge, moan.. you know what teens are like)...and then after seeing it she's like "oh wow that's beautiful..can I drive it."

Can't wait to drive it myself.

Phil

Posted by: KELTY360 Dec 21 2010, 01:37 PM

I know the feeling, just had mine shot in Marathon Blue this Spring and I still can't stop staring at it.

I had one in Sunflower Yellow that I called the Neon Daffodil for all the bugs it attracted when I cleaned it.

Looks fantastic.

Posted by: MDG Dec 21 2010, 02:01 PM

Yes indeed. I share your excitement. Love that colour! Congrats.

Posted by: veltror Dec 21 2010, 02:05 PM

sunflower yellow or some non stock colour..

Posted by: porsche_dreamer Dec 21 2010, 02:09 PM

Looks awesome!

Posted by: phillstek Dec 21 2010, 04:41 PM

The factory colour was "hell gelb"(?) and for some reason, when using the paint code to get the colour it couldn't be mixed/found here. I'm not sure why but I had the same issue in 1990 when I gave it a hit in acrylic. So when it came time to choose this time around I picked a yellow that was close and went with that. I don't know the name of the new colour, although it is much more saturated than the original and borders on fluoro. The photos are a bit over exposed, so the colour is actually more intense when standing next to the car. It's hard to beleive it's gone from looking like junk to a million bucks. I am so happy I kept this car.


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Posted by: Kansas 914 Dec 24 2010, 11:58 AM

Add one more to the list - my '72 after 1 year in paint shop - bare metal repaint to factory Willow Green - hope to get paint done by Spring so I can put it back together

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 24 2010, 12:05 PM

Put those two together and you'll have a Brazilian car that me wiffy would love to drive (and probably wreck)!

Posted by: MDG Dec 24 2010, 12:19 PM

Your cars are looking FANTASTIC!

Obviously 'tis the season to paint. I have an Irish one getting ready for Eric's wife in case she needs a backup.

Posted by: arkitect Dec 25 2010, 01:32 AM

I love that Irish green, looks great. Like to see it all together.

Dave

Posted by: rwilner Dec 25 2010, 08:01 AM

I am contemplating a repaint sometime in the next year or two, just curious:
- did you do all the prep yourself?
- how long did it take you?

Your car looks fabulous, I am sure your daughter will be thrilled to be seen in it... although everyone knows Orange is the fastest!!

Posted by: Beach914 Dec 25 2010, 10:46 AM

Merry Christmas evryone!

The colors of yours cars are all fantastic.

Do you guys think that Dephi Green will look good on a car with 916 nose/rear and flares?

Or should I consider a color change? I was thinking about Laguna Seca Blue (M3 Color)

Should I go with painted sail panels or the vinyl?

Posted by: PanelBilly Dec 26 2010, 05:46 PM

My blue car started life as a yellow. It's such a happy color. When/where is the build party so I can help with assembly?