I usually just lurk and don't post, but I just had to pop out of hiding for this one. Your car looks AMAZING and seeing the whole process is awesome. Great-looking 914 for sure!

On the trunks, 2 coats of clear. On the body, 5 total.

I'm glad this thread got going again, as I have a question.

So Thomas, how did you prep the trunk areas (and all those nooks and crannies) prior to priming? What did you do to insure good adhesion?

Andys

Well, to start out, I degreased the areas, and hosed off with water. Then, I scrubbed the nook and crannies with a scotch pad (grocery store type) and a little Simple-Green cleaner. Cleaned with water again. Next, I sanded with wet/dry. 400 grit should be good enough in those areas. Finally, I sprayed sealer down.

For my underside, wheel wells, interior and trunks I used a good quality enamel paint. I only used base coat clear coat for the outside of the car and nobody has noticed yet...until now...the secret is out!!

Hey guys, here's some shots of how I repainted/restored my gas tank and that whole area.

This is what I started with...

There's that green paint again...still can't figure out why the factory would choose to paint all the insides of a car green that was meant to be blue.

Pulled the tank, cleaned it real well, braised up some holes, and then shot it with sealer...

Don't forget the springs...

And all the tank's friends...

Sealed this area, after a thurough cleaning...

See, now doesn't it look better in blue?

Installed a new fuel pump while I was there. My old one was in the trunk. This one's a rotary and nicely hidden.

Here's a shot of the tank. To paint the tank, I used a black base coat, followed by Hot Hues Matte Clear. I didn't want it too shiny...

And back in she went...

And a new sticker for the gas tank adds the finishing touch..

Springs came out nicely...
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Now, I'm starting on reassembly...

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Got some brand spanking new lights...
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IT WILL BE SO COOL...

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Nice job on the tank!

Ferg

I love your car.

what brand sealer and filler primer did you use?
I'm going to fix and seal some areas, but painting is a bit off still.

I'd like to know as well, not a blue fan but that car is gorgeous! keep it up.
this is what I want to do once I have a garage

I used Nason's brand of sealer. Requires no mixing, just pour in the gun and shoot. Then, save whatever you didn't use. Nason is DuPont's non-name-brand line. I used the Nason high build primer for bodywork as well.

Your car looks freaking great.

Except for the graphics.

Sorry,

I have to give you a for that...

Very nice job and thread ...

Wow, what a confidence builder. If he can do that Kick Ass job in his Garage on a two stage paint, then there may be hope for us mortals that are going to attempt a single stage in our garage...

Thanks for the thread, nice work

Truly a masterful job. You have skills my friend. I really enjoyed the pictures and commentary. Bravo!

Looks beautiful, very nice job.

It is nice to see that this thread resurfaces from time to time.

One of our club members created a PDF file for his own use of this thread. He is to use it as a guide for his own painting endevours. Here is is, just in case anyone would like to have it.

Painting a 914 at Home

Thanks goes to Vern Simmons for creating the PDF.

Thanks Thomas, as someone who has home-painted cars in the past and is about to do a 914 soon this is one valuable thread and you read my mind by posting that link. I can't agree with you more - this is a LOT of work, but your finished product is just reward. Congrats on the great job and thanks again.

Tom

Superb thread - excellent stuff. Congratulations on a job very well done.

Larry, is that your car in your avatar pic? If so, what color is that?
Thanks,
Joe