1970 914-6 headlight surrounds, color of surrounds Options

[bobm]

Looking for some assistance. My 1970 914-6 has black headlight surround covers. I am being told that they should be white in color. Being new to the 914 world can anyone confirm this. If this is true does anyone know the correct shade of white (code) Any photo's of a Six with the headlights up. My car is being painted and a good time to get things correct.
TIA
Bob

[Mikey914]

The problem you run into "restoring " these is the texture. Acetone will remove some of the texture, and paint fills it in.
Yes the new ones are an off white, but you will never be able to make them look like new with correct finish.

That's why we made them

[DennisV]

The problem you run into "restoring " these is the texture.

Since joining this thread, yes 2 years ago, I've been on the lookout for originals in good shape. My understanding is ones with Porsche part number raised inside qualify as original.

After looking at a ton of photos, I have a theory that the part numbers ending in .10 were smooth and white. The part numbers ending in .11 were textured and could be white or black. Has anyone seen something to the contrary?

Did your NOS textured ones part number end in .11 Mikey? If not, you can bust my theory. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)