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914World.com _ Originality and History _ Boge Strut finish

Posted by: MrKona Feb 3 2009, 03:45 PM

I picked up pair of Boge black front struts from a 1972 911T that I'll be installing for a five lug conversion. I'm going to bead blast them clean and repaint them. Does anyone know the proper black finish? Flat, Satin, or Gloss?

(Yes, I know it won't be original to my car, but I at least want to repaint them as the factory did on the 914-6's...)

Thanks!

Posted by: MrKona Feb 4 2009, 09:37 PM

I asked this question on the PP 911 board, and got 2/2 votes for satin... Satin it will be. I'll make sure to post pictures when I'm done.

Edit - I've started a thread in the garage.

Posted by: tod914 Feb 4 2009, 10:11 PM

Mine looks like satin too. I'll see if I can get a good shot for you.

Posted by: MrKona Feb 4 2009, 11:28 PM

QUOTE(tod914 @ Feb 4 2009, 08:11 PM)

Mine looks like satin too. I'll see if I can get a good shot for you.

Cool, I'd appreciate that...

Posted by: tod914 Feb 13 2009, 12:05 AM

Mine has undercoating on most of it, but the paint is satin if that's any consulation. Couldn't get a very good shot, will have to wait till i can get it outside in the spring.

Posted by: 70Sixter Feb 14 2009, 11:36 AM

I have one that is in good original condition that is satin.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Feb 14 2009, 07:14 PM

Please don't beat up on me too much, but this an "originality" Forum. Five lug conversions, last I saw, are not original.
Pat