Factory mettalic paint, Did they skimp on clearcoat? |
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Factory mettalic paint, Did they skimp on clearcoat? |
bbrock |
Jul 29 2018, 09:33 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I've been working on blasting and stripping my silver metallic '73 chassis to bare metal, I've been paying attention to the factory paint as I work. I've noticed the paint inside the cockpit, fuel tank compartment, under the cowl, and engine bay is thin and not at all glossy. This is true even in areas that have been well protected from sun and rain so show no signs of fade or weathering. I'm thinking that on these 2-stage metallics, maybe the factory spayed the whole chassis with base coat but only bothered to spray clear on areas that would be visible. Anyone have any insight on this? Am I just making it up?
I'm just curious, it won't affect how I paint. I'll probably do single stage on those areas but if I did 2-stage, I don't think I could bring myself to spare the clear coat. |
JeffBowlsby |
Nov 25 2018, 10:09 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,543 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
To the question, I have this 1972 factory document which is also on my 914 Classics 'Rare Document' webpage:
Attached image(s) Attached File(s) zRareDoc31A.pdf ( 191.64k ) Number of downloads: 79 |
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