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To paint or not to paint inside fenders? |
rickyhgarcia |
May 2 2006, 11:40 AM
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UPS truck is here... Group: Members Posts: 293 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 2,198 |
What is correct inside the fenders?
Paint with the same color of the car? I have seen so many 914´s with black material in the fenders. Mine actually has the black material...however, I am considering removing the black material and repainting the wheel wells the color of the car...Light Ivory. If painted...is there a material to spray over the paint to protect it against rock and/or debriss picked up by the tires? |
Eric_Shea |
May 2 2006, 12:17 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
What is correct inside the fenders? Paint with the same color of the car? I have seen so many 914´s with black material in the fenders. Mine actually has the black material...however, I am considering removing the black material and repainting the wheel wells the color of the car...Light Ivory. If painted...is there a material to spray over the paint to protect it against rock and/or debriss picked up by the tires? They were painted with the body from the factory. For this forum... you don't want to put anything under it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) However! If you wanted some protection and not have it sanctioned by the CW body, you may be able to take a lead from the valance thread and spray it with the Wurth 'Shutz' first and then paint it. I know of one tub that was finished that way and it came out looking great. |
rickyhgarcia |
May 2 2006, 12:37 PM
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UPS truck is here... Group: Members Posts: 293 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 2,198 |
Eric,
I had a feeling that painting the wheel wells was correct. In another thread on this forum, however, somebody mentioned a rustproofing dealer option east of the Mississipi. Never heard of this before. Any idea what is it? Anyway, my car shouldn´t have the black fenders since it was a California car. |
Pat Garvey |
May 2 2006, 12:42 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 |
What is correct inside the fenders? Paint with the same color of the car? I have seen so many 914´s with black material in the fenders. Mine actually has the black material...however, I am considering removing the black material and repainting the wheel wells the color of the car...Light Ivory. If painted...is there a material to spray over the paint to protect it against rock and/or debriss picked up by the tires? They were painted with the body from the factory. For this forum... you don't want to put anything under it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) However! If you wanted some protection and not have it sanctioned by the CW body, you may be able to take a lead from the valance thread and spray it with the Wurth 'Shutz' first and then paint it. I know of one tub that was finished that way and it came out looking great. I've seen several painted body color over the "shutz" & they look great until, just like paint-only, they start picking up stone chips in the paint - then the black of the shutz starts showing. Works well on a black car. Not OEM, but.......... |
Eric_Shea |
May 2 2006, 12:51 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE Anyway, my car shouldn´t have the black fenders since it was a California car Rust proofing was a dealer option in all states, or at least all dealers would offer such a feature. Companies like Ziebart were the craze back then. In fact, I think it's rare 'not' to see rustproofing sprayed in the wheel wells. My CA tub has it as well. Saturn yellow showing through the flakes. |
rickyhgarcia |
May 2 2006, 01:04 PM
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UPS truck is here... Group: Members Posts: 293 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 2,198 |
Yeap...same here...white showing through the flakes.
Rustproofing being a dealer option...is it still not approved by the CW body? |
AvalonFal |
May 2 2006, 04:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 483 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Southern New Jersey Coast Member No.: 4,367 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My '74 originally from Florida also the rustproofing (or what's left of it) with the red body paint showing through.
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914runnow |
May 2 2006, 04:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-April 04 From: Modesto California Member No.: 1,948 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Anyway, my car shouldn´t have the black fenders since it was a California car Rust proofing was a dealer option in all states, or at least all dealers would offer such a feature. Companies like Ziebart were the craze back then. In fact, I think it's rare 'not' to see rustproofing sprayed in the wheel wells. My CA tub has it as well. Saturn yellow showing through the flakes. Hey Eric and All.....The 914's here in Gint Town (Colorado) are typically no undercoating...Which was usually a dealer desire for an extra sale.. Why it was not done here??????I have had 6 local cars myself and have seen another 5 or so the same way (no undercoating)....Most were undercoated before the dealer took possesion. Same as the A/C units, were done at the P.O.E. sites..... Now as a local schooled judge..We really on a local scale could care less about undercoating on 912'-914's etc...till yah get to the 356's..All other models no biggie..IF you are going for a full concour..It just needs to be >clean<... BUT it can be a tie breaker,if yours has it and the other car does not... The factory had no intention ever to apply it... |
Jasfsmith |
May 4 2006, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE Anyway, my car shouldn´t have the black fenders since it was a California car Rust proofing was a dealer option in all states, or at least all dealers would offer such a feature. Companies like Ziebart were the craze back then. In fact, I think it's rare 'not' to see rustproofing sprayed in the wheel wells. My CA tub has it as well. Saturn yellow showing through the flakes. Hey Eric and All.....The 914's here in Gint Town (Colorado) are typically no undercoating...Which was usually a dealer desire for an extra sale.. Why it was not done here??????I have had 6 local cars myself and have seen another 5 or so the same way (no undercoating)....Most were undercoated before the dealer took possesion. Same as the A/C units, were done at the P.O.E. sites..... Now as a local schooled judge..We really on a local scale could care less about undercoating on 912'-914's etc...till yah get to the 356's..All other models no biggie..IF you are going for a full concour..It just needs to be >clean<... BUT it can be a tie breaker,if yours has it and the other car does not... The factory had no intention ever to apply it... This is not what I wanted to hear. I seem to recall (perhaps wishful thinking) seeing wheel wells with what appeared to be textured paint. Yes? (Please say yes <grin>) |
Brew |
May 4 2006, 07:03 PM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
You CW types have got to understand! (Dont worry, I'm a CW type too, just with a different car).
You CAN NOT drive a "Show Car" on the street! If you're worried about undercoat protecting your paint from chips from normal driving, you're really not that worried about having a "show car". JMHO! |
Eric_Shea |
May 4 2006, 09:59 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE I seem to recall (perhaps wishful thinking) seeing wheel wells with what appeared to be textured paint. Yes? (Please say yes <grin>) Get out the scraper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
914xr75 |
Jun 27 2018, 09:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 24-March 18 From: Whittier, CA Member No.: 21,996 Region Association: Southern California |
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Johny Blackstain |
Jul 5 2018, 11:46 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My 74 was undercoated at the dealer- SOP back in 1974 Virginia. It's white underneath the undercoating.
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HeinrichKlee |
Jul 6 2018, 04:00 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 6-July 18 From: midenginestrasse Member No.: 22,293 Region Association: None |
body color only.
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oakpark |
Jan 5 2019, 03:48 PM
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Oak Park 914 Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Oak Park, IL Member No.: 3,236 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My 74 was undercoated at the dealer- SOP back in 1974 Virginia. It's white underneath the undercoating. Mine has the undercoating, and it's pretty messy in its installation. I've concoured my car for a long time, both in my PCA region and nationally at the parade, but never where originality was the defining factor. Even so, since it was installed at the dealership, as a judge I would not deduct for it being there. The factor would be its condition and cleanliness. |
ndfrigi |
Jan 5 2019, 06:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
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orthobiz |
Jan 6 2019, 10:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I seem to remember Steve Gaglione telling me the tale of laying on his back under the car and meticulously removing undercoating on his Sahara Beige 2.0. Wondering if 40 some odd years later if it comes off more easily...perhaps exposing pristine paint underneath.
Paul My 74 was undercoated at the dealer- SOP back in 1974 Virginia. It's white underneath the undercoating. Mine has the undercoating, and it's pretty messy in its installation. I've concoured my car for a long time, both in my PCA region and nationally at the parade, but never where originality was the defining factor. Even so, since it was installed at the dealership, as a judge I would not deduct for it being there. The factor would be its condition and cleanliness. |
IronHillRestorations |
Jan 6 2019, 02:46 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,714 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Restoration trends have changed. For years it was very acceptable to paint the wheel wells black.
The current car I'm working on is going to be white, which is a plus, as I'm using white epoxy primer, white seam sealer, and white Gravitex, paint chips be dammed! |
JawjaPorsche |
Mar 19 2019, 04:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
<!-- quoteo --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'><!-- quotec -->Anyway, my car shouldn´t have the black fenders since it was a California car<!-- QuoteEnd --></div><!-- QuoteEEnd --> Rust proofing was a dealer option in all states, or at least all dealers would offer such a feature. Companies like Ziebart were the craze back then. In fact, I think it's rare 'not' to see rustproofing sprayed in the wheel wells. My CA tub has it as well. Saturn yellow showing through the flakes. I purchased my 914 new. The dealership tried real hard to sell me rustproofing but I held firm. Glad I did. Attached image(s) |
bbrock |
Mar 20 2019, 10:18 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Interesting to read through this thread and see how things have evolved. My car had gobs of black dealer-installed undercoating but during my resto, I opted for the modern version of paint over schutz which was to use body color tinted bed liner. Maybe not CW, but I like the compromise.
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