So the search was not giving me the answers I needed.
Any one line the area of there trunks with Perlon? You know like the front fenders in the frunk. The other areas of exposed paint, in order to keep them from getting scratched?
Greg W.
Full Version: Perlon on the trunk & frunk walls
I’ve seen it on a couple 914’s but I like the painted look vs the more modern day carpeted look.
Complex curves make it almost impossible to look right.
The factory didn't do it.
Don't do it.
The factory didn't do it.
Don't do it.
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Sep 16 2019, 07:37 PM) 
Complex curves make it almost impossible to look right.
The factory didn't do it.
Don't do it.
It would need to be molded in the manufacturing process to properly install, otherwise it will have creases / folds in the finish.
I did finish off the tank area, and a little more
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Perlon without backing stretches but I’m not a fan of glueing it on the curved panels.
They did it for the 916. There's a pic on page 55 of the 1st edition of Johnson's restoration guide. Maybe George's car?
That trunk carpet looks badass, John!
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Sep 17 2019, 09:15 AM)
That trunk carpet looks badass, John!
the factory did do it, but never on a 914-4 so do not waste your time!
Complex curves make it almost impossible to look right.
The factory didn't do it.
Don't do it.
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Sep 16 2019, 04:37 PM)
Complex curves make it almost impossible to look right.
The factory didn't do it.
Don't do it.
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Sep 16 2019, 04:24 PM)
They did it for the 916. There's a pic on page 55 of the 1st edition of Johnson's restoration guide. Maybe George's car?
Yep. The fully carpeted 916 front trunk is on page 55 and the fully carpeted 916 rear trunk is on page 57.
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Sep 16 2019, 06:37 PM)
The factory didn't do it.
You are INCORRECT sir
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Added to my GT cooler shroud, I like it better than exposed paint that shows scratches
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