I have tried several different black paints and they are all too black and too shiny. The original color is a muted low gloss black with some other colors mixed in like white or who knows what. Does a paint code exist or a formula that someone has come up with to match both the color and the gloss of an original top?
Thanks,
Scott
I've been using SEM Black Trim paint which is a semi gloss and looks correct on black trim parts. But I'm not totally satisfied with it's handling. Gas removes it, and it get's smudged rather easily... even though it's a pretty expensive product.
If anyone knows of quality paint to do rockers and targa top type stuff with I'd like to know too.
I posted the same question last year. I heard Wurth was doing a low gloss black for rockers and valences.
I'll stay tuned about the targa top paint. Thats a great question. (maybe there is not paint and its just black fiberglass?????)
Konrad 72/4
George over at AA left a comment about it yesterday......me thinks
George at AA said to use Wurth Stone guard for the texture finish. I asked if a satin black finish would look correct he he said yes. I will have to double check on the satin but I believe that is correct.
Hmmmm...
Concours weenies rejoice!
Factory sez...... "paint a dull black such as Rinshed Mason Nr 681 black or equivalent"
Now all ya gotta do is find the R&M Nr 681 paint or equivalent.
Ken
with Ken
however, best of luck with RM,
Two thoughts Scott:
OSH (store brand) of all places, has a satin black spray enamel that I have used and I think its pretty convincing to what I perceive to be the OEM color and gloss.
Wolfsburg West has a spray can enamel called 'grey-black' that I have also used with good results that may also be a excellent match, its not a high gloss. It was the same color they used to spray all the old VW (and our 914s!) interior metal parts in the 70s.
I have had decent luck mixing flat black and regular black Dutch Standard (simple enamel), and adding some generic hardener. I mix it about 60/40 flat/gloss.
I've used DuPont Centari in the past, but you've got to buy and add flattning agent, and it's a PITA.
The worst problem is getting the top clean.
I just emailed Porsche Classic at the factory with out question. I'll post if I get a response.
Konrad 72/4
with "OUR" question. Sorry, I dont suppose I'd get much back with out question
Konrad
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