To go with original paint color or not, Should a car undergoing restoration be repainted the original color |
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To go with original paint color or not, Should a car undergoing restoration be repainted the original color |
Muddywaters |
Oct 8 2009, 09:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 6-October 09 From: Tennessee Member No.: 10,895 Region Association: South East States |
I'm a new 914 owner and a new member to 914 World. I have a question. I am restoring a 1971 914/4 with a paint code of L80e (Light Ivory). When I'm ready to repaint is there any harm in painting the car a different color, or should it be repainted the original color. The car is completly dissassembled, so the trunks, interior, wheel wells and engine compartment will be painted. Does anyone have an thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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Bartlett 914 |
Oct 9 2009, 08:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I agree you should make it the color you want. My car was orange and was repainted as you see in my avatar. What I do not like is that in places the orange is visible. There are places around the windshield and in the front trunk. The color contrast is terrible and I really hate it. One day I may do a proper repaint. Paint will chip and the old color will be seen. The white may not be as bad as the orange I see. Unless you remove all the old paint, evidence of it having been a white car will be seen.
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