How far to disassemble a 914 for new paint? |
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How far to disassemble a 914 for new paint? |
draganc |
Aug 4 2019, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
Hello folks!
I’m in the planning phase of painting my teener. The car is very original but it has a dull non original top coat (silver), hence I’m contemplating how far I shall disassemble the car. I’m planning to go down to bare metal for the new paint. However, the inside of the body, trunk’s inside and door seals have great looking original paint that I want to preserve. What’s the forums experience/verdict? Paint assembled or build stands for the doors and remove trunks to paint them off the body? Thanks! PS: i do plan on removing the windshield. |
Superhawk996 |
Aug 4 2019, 02:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,779 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Ideally . . . . It it were me I'd go to bare metal everywhere.
Eliminates the possibility of having rust below old paint and it also ensures that there are no compatibility issues between paints. Also it is highly unlikely you'll get a match in color between exterior and the trunks, door jambs, etc. And if you can't see the paint to worry about the match, then why worry about keeping original. Just my opinion - worth what you paid for it. Satisfaction guaranteed or double your money back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Work with your paint guy. Ultimately he is the expert. |
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