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| swm914 |
 May 1 2007, 11:34 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Palmyra, PA Member No.: 7,484 Region Association: None  |
This seems like a dumb question but how do you wash a 914?
Pat mentioned in the topic on waxing that he hasn't washed his car in 6 years. It raised the question in my mind. Is that best and normal for 914's? Since I bought my 914 in December it hasn't been washed. Since I've learned more about them since then (stuff like "there is nothing like a rust free 914" etc.) I've been afraid to wash the thing. It'll be a "fun" car, (maybe a few "fun" shows along the way)and garaged all the time but even now, after a few nice spins, it needs washed. So, I'll ask Pat to elaborate on his dry method. Also, any other practical tips from other long time 914 owners would be appreciated. Thanks Steve |
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| tod914 |
Jul 10 2007, 10:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
When I dry mine, I always pull off the front and rear trunk seals and make sure the trunk gutters are throughly dried with a towel. I'll also take a paper towel and run the edges inside the window trim to absorb any water. water also gets trapped in the black plastic vent plugs in the door jams, be sure to try that area out as well.. the compressed air method sounds like a good way to go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I also but a blanket in the engine bay so no water gets in there through the grills when i rinse it. Steve how's your GT comming along? Have you had a chance to post any pictures of the restoration yet? |
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| smg914 |
Jul 13 2007, 11:43 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,979 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None  |
Steve how's your GT comming along? Have you had a chance to post any pictures of the restoration yet?
[/quote] Tod, Thanks for asking. I've decided to have the car repainted. I've made arrangements at the place that I consider the best in Tampa Bay but he can't get me in until the end of the year. I also purchased a complete NOS 1971 interior from George at Auto Atlanta. Can you imagine seats that have never been sat in and a back pad still wrapped in plastic from Porsche, door panels and the center seat cushion. As most of you know the vinyl material used in 1971 was unique so you can only imagine how excited I am about finding this in George's lost warehouse. Steve Attached image(s) 
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Posts in this topic
swm914 Washing a 914 May 1 2007, 11:34 AM
Pat Garvey
This seems like a dumb question but how do you wa... May 1 2007, 09:29 PM swm914 Pat,
Thanks for sharing your method of washing Fr... May 2 2007, 05:19 PM sendjonathanmail so, dont hose it off??? May 2 2007, 06:38 PM
Pat Garvey
so, dont hose it off???
Do what's convenient... May 2 2007, 08:49 PM orthobiz Nice ideas, Pat. I'm an orthopaedic surgeon fo... May 3 2007, 06:59 PM Pat Garvey
Nice ideas, Pat. I'm an orthopaedic surgeon f... May 3 2007, 07:13 PM smg914 Although I only washed my car once since the 2003 ... May 5 2007, 11:16 PM sendjonathanmail that actually sounds like a good idea... is there ... May 6 2007, 08:04 AM Thomas J Bliznik HI Guys,
Sure do learn a lot about you guys on th... May 6 2007, 08:41 AM dflesburg Y'all need to be drug tested....
Good Grief. Jul 10 2007, 02:51 PM Pat Garvey
Y'all need to be drug tested....
Good Grief.... Jul 10 2007, 09:11 PM orthobiz
When I dry mine, I always pull off the front and ... Jul 11 2007, 08:59 PM Pat Garvey
When I dry mine, I always pull off the front and... Jul 11 2007, 09:25 PM Johny Blackstain :drooley:
:shades: Jul 13 2007, 11:56 PM tod914 Im not crazy about the idea of the front trunk sea... Jul 11 2007, 11:40 PM sendjonathanmail
so, your front trunk seal isnt glued in? sounds ... Jul 12 2007, 04:08 PM Johny Blackstain This is where the rust exists on my six (right sid... Jul 12 2007, 04:35 PM stevesc_us I have owned my original six for 15 years. Over t... Jul 12 2007, 06:39 PM Pat Garvey
I have owned my original six for 15 years. Over ... Jul 12 2007, 06:56 PM tod914 Beautiful... it needs paint?? Looks fantastic in t... Jul 14 2007, 12:38 AM |
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