 To repaint, or not, ..or when does originality outweigh perfection |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
  Nov 20 2006, 12:40 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727  |
You're looking at my original '70 f. trunk. What you can't see real clearly are the broken paint blisters in the bottom of the trunk. Some of them show grey metal inside, some show a light rust coating. The "texture" of the sealing material will be kept intact, but otherwise refinish or no? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Your input and comments are very welcome.
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| Bleyseng |
Nov 21 2006, 08:26 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Leave it as its "Factory" and shows how the original finish looks not some "Perfect" $20k paint that wasn't "Factory". These cars weren't perfect to begin with as they were fun "inexpensive" cars including the 914/6's not 911's,
I really don't like the "10" paint jobs as they are so much better than original paint. |
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| Pat Garvey |
Nov 21 2006, 08:46 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Nov 21 2006, 11:26 PM)  Leave it as its "Factory" and shows how the original finish looks not some "Perfect" $20k paint that wasn't "Factory". These cars weren't perfect to begin with as they were fun "inexpensive" cars including the 914/6's not 911's, I really don't like the "10" paint jobs as they are so much better than original paint. Geoff, He's only painting the bottom section. And admits that there are blisters in the original paint, which will lead to corrosion at some point. Since he's painting the car anyway, why not take care of a potential problem area at the same time? He's not repainting the whole compartment - only the bottom & probably only because of the blisters. I see it as a matter of economics. Guy's already painting - why not have him clean up the bottom & get rid of a problem area at the same time. It's what I'd do, in fact - did, in 1979. Good decision on my part - it's perfect today. |
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1970 Neun vierzehn To repaint, or not Nov 20 2006, 12:40 PM
Pat Garvey You already knw my response. Clean it up & pa... Nov 20 2006, 06:40 PM
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