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> How to install Steel Fender Flares on a 914:, Got a visit from one of our Canadian 914 guys this weeked
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post Feb 5 2009, 06:45 PM
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QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Feb 4 2009, 06:18 PM) *

what grit should i be blocking this clear down with if i am going to re-clear the whole shooting match, this time i am going to use a gun witha bigger orfice.


Wash the car with plain water to remove any grit that is on it, wet sand it with 600, squeegeeing it while you sand to make certain you have a good coat of scratches for the clear to bite to. As you progress along the car, keep washing the prvious areas off to help with the cleanup, this will prevent sanding smudge from drying on the car and being a PITA to clean off later.


What size tip are you using and what size do you plan to go up to? Remember the larger the tip the faster the clear comes out, the faster it comes out the easier it is to run. You will need to speed up your motions and or turn in your trigger adjustment. For me I use a 1.4 for collision and quickies and a 1.3 for the nicer jobs. The 1.3 atomizes ALOT better and lays out slicker. The 1.4 leaves more peel which is actually helpful on a collision job.
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post Apr 15 2010, 02:57 PM
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This thread is very inspirational ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)!!!
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post Apr 15 2010, 05:04 PM
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Oh hey, here's that old thread!

Wonder if Steve will chime in with some current pics of his car?

I think this was the 3rd??? AA flare set I installed. Very well done flares.
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post Apr 17 2010, 05:45 PM
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Dan I think the way you installed the flares was a very good process and Steve also did a very good job on the body work and paint. I think one of the hardest things to do is waiting between coats and not rushing things. Urethanes are hard to work with when you don't have a good paint area. I think it takes 20-30% more material to get the job done without a paint booth. I have decided that if it is not a overall paint job I will be mostly using a panel clear. It dries much faster and that keeps the lint and bugs out a lot better. Darker colors hide trash a lot better but the panels will show waves a lot easier. As paints get more expensive paint booths will seem cheaper.
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post Dec 6 2010, 01:57 PM
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i just thought it would be good to show a picture of the car completed, a couple of years late but here it is
(i was just referencing this thread and noticed it didnt have a decent pic of thecar completed...that is the reason for the resurection.)


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post Dec 6 2010, 02:12 PM
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post Dec 6 2010, 02:14 PM
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Pic?

Blends in nicely with the background ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 6 2010, 02:19 PM
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You're lucky you got me when you did Steve. I'm not allowed to touch other peoples cars anymore.

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post Dec 6 2010, 02:40 PM
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..i think i could do it by myself next time!!!
but you have enuf projects to keep you busy!!! never mind the rest of us needy folks!!
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post Dec 6 2010, 04:43 PM
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Steve, that really turned out nice!
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post Dec 6 2010, 05:27 PM
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What a beautiful car. It looks fantastic! The Orange and Blue is very interesting...especially for me as I am a University of Florida alumnus!
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post Dec 7 2010, 09:43 AM
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Wow, looks great Steve. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Dec 7 2010, 12:54 PM
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Awesome work, being new here I was hopeing to see how the wide fenders where being installed.

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post Dec 16 2010, 08:53 PM
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Looks great thanks for posting!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 26 2011, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE(Chuck @ Nov 10 2008, 06:49 PM) *

How did you get the bottoms to fit? I've seen that as an issue on a few other installation threads with the angle of the steel on the car.



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QUOTE(Chuck @ Nov 10 2008, 06:49 PM) *

How did you get the bottoms to fit? I've seen that as an issue on a few other installation threads with the angle of the steel on the car.


The AA flares have a 90 corner while the 914 stock fenders have that small double angle. When I cut for the bottom parts I grab the angle and flatten it out to match the bottom line of the factor fender which then matches up with the bottom of the flare.



Do you have any photos of this?

Does anyone have any 'finished' pics of these flares and that lower double angle junction?

EDIT: I found a few representative examples of that junction. Some of which show the bevel being followed through the flare itself. It would be nice to see how it was done on the 916. Some pics of that would be nice.

Does anyone live in Atlanta Georgia, who has access to the 916 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ?
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post Jan 26 2011, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Jan 26 2011, 10:45 AM) *

QUOTE(Chuck @ Nov 10 2008, 06:49 PM) *

How did you get the bottoms to fit? I've seen that as an issue on a few other installation threads with the angle of the steel on the car.



QUOTE(Chuck @ Nov 10 2008, 09:14 PM) *

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 10 2008, 07:41 PM) *

QUOTE(Chuck @ Nov 10 2008, 06:49 PM) *

How did you get the bottoms to fit? I've seen that as an issue on a few other installation threads with the angle of the steel on the car.


The AA flares have a 90 corner while the 914 stock fenders have that small double angle. When I cut for the bottom parts I grab the angle and flatten it out to match the bottom line of the factor fender which then matches up with the bottom of the flare.



Do you have any photos of this?

Does anyone have any 'finished' pics of these flares and that lower double angle junction?

EDIT: I found a few representative examples of that junction. Though it would be nice to see how it was done on the 916. Some pics of that would be nice.

Does anyone live in Atlanta Georgia, who has access to the 916 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ?


George has 2 factory flared cars
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post Jan 26 2011, 03:53 PM
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I wonder if george would be so kind as to post some pics of that bottom detail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ............ I have looked through as many 916 pics as I could find on the web and none show a definitive example of this junction.

Any light anyone can shed on this junction would be very appreciated (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)!!
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post Jan 26 2011, 05:00 PM
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post Jan 30 2011, 02:00 PM
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Hey Dan are you saying that you would metal finish the car body to that shape to match the AA Flare?

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post Jan 30 2011, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Jan 26 2011, 03:00 PM) *

What I use to do:

I did a search for 'rockers' and found a lot of cool pics and ideas as to how to finish that flare/rocker area. The lower body bevel to flare junction did not seem so straight forward at first, but after seeing some of the pics, there was indeed quite a few ways to address that area.

A few guys even brought out the rocker to match the body and hence the flare lines. It looks very clean and complete that way, so that is what I am gonna do with mine. Here are some of the pics from those other threads that I found very appealing.


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