Paint for black targa top Options

[76-914]

Looks great! I have that on my "to do" list for my '76. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[StarBear]

Looks great! I have that on my "to do" list for my '76. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Do it!
Not nearly as scary as I thought it would be. That SEM spray prep solve worked great - easy to use and the spray gets in all those tiny depressions. Use OUTSIDE or in well ventilated area, though; NOT water-based! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[eric9144]

looks great!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[76-914]

Looks great! I have that on my "to do" list for my '76. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Do it!
Not nearly as scary as I thought it would be. That SEM spray prep solve worked great - easy to use and the spray gets in all those tiny depressions. Use OUTSIDE or in well ventilated area, though; NOT water-based! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I'm a bit nervous about keeping a wet edge with a rattle can. On the fence about ordering a qt vs. rattle can. Either way it will be painted. The entire car goes in for L80E job soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[roundtwo]

All great info plus…
If needing retexture, suggest this product. Can knock it down with sanding to get just the right texture- likely two cans needed for the whole top if starting from a smoothly sanded state.

SEM black pictured overall a good sheen and black tone match for our 914s.
Highly recommend compatible SEM primers if not going with a 2k primer.

[StarBear]

No trouble keeping a wet edge with the SEM spray. It has a bit of a vertical spray pattern. Used the SEM trim instead of the Wurth as the SEM can suggests no primer needed if base in good shape and prepared (scuffed and deglossed, I interpreted).

[IronHillRestorations]

Nice work!! It looks great!

[Literati914]

After cleaning, sprayed mine with a rattle can. Used SEM Landau Black. Came out beautiful! But the plastic was so dry that it soaked up 3 cans of paint!

Sem 39144 is the same trim black in qt liquid form.They also sell "hot rod black" in kits HR010 which would be the "Porsche" of semi gloss black , and its just me, but the least I would do is a red scotch brite pad.
Kevin

Hey, I suppose these blacks would be appropriate for painting the bumpers too, right or not ? (I know Porsche used a combination of sheen levels, with regards to black on the running gear and trim, etc - and it can be a bit confusing). This would make buying the quart a better value, if so. Not that I’m necessarily building for concours, but details matching originality is nice all the same. So - were the roofs and bumpers the same sheen levels from the factory?

Also, I wonder if SEM’s Landau paint wouldn’t have more UV protection than the other choice(s)?


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[StarBear]

After cleaning, sprayed mine with a rattle can. Used SEM Landau Black. Came out beautiful! But the plastic was so dry that it soaked up 3 cans of paint!

Sem 39144 is the same trim black in qt liquid form.They also sell "hot rod black" in kits HR010 which would be the "Porsche" of semi gloss black , and its just me, but the least I would do is a red scotch brite pad.
Kevin

Hey, I suppose these blacks would be appropriate for painting the bumpers too, right or not ? (I know Porsche used a combination of sheen levels, with regards to black on the running gear and trim, etc - and it can be a bit confusing). This would make buying the quart a better value, if so. Not that I’m necessarily building for concours, but details matching originality is nice all the same. So - were the roofs and bumpers the same sheen levels from the factory?

Also, I wonder if SEM’s Landau paint wouldn’t have more UV protection than the other choice(s)?

Yes, I used a red Scotch Brite to scuff, but also Liquid Sandpaper to degloss first.
As for paint, the sheens on both the Wurth and SEM sprays are pretty much the same, though I liked the spray and pattern on the SEM better. I've used the Wurth on the rocker panels and front/rear valences with fine results; never used it on the rubber though imagine it would work and look fine albeit need extra preparation and maybe priming.
Black is pretty good at UV blockage. Neither can specifically mentions UV blocking though the finish of the Wurth does dull over time, but that may be because those panels are so close to the road they get some fine sanding along the way. No experience yet with the SEM as just applied (still awaiting 48 full cure time before putting the top back on).