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> what do you think of this 914-6? [I bought it!], back to original Irish Green now
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post Apr 22 2014, 01:32 PM
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Nothing sexier than a teener in primer.

....except...well...one that's done.
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post Apr 22 2014, 03:29 PM
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Irish Green looks a bit better than primer IMHO.
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post Apr 23 2014, 07:00 AM
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That is very exciting. One of these days I hope to see another Six in primer.......
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post May 14 2014, 11:31 PM
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Rear calipers look a little better. I'll try to clean them up a bit before putting them on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post May 14 2014, 11:34 PM
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post May 14 2014, 11:36 PM
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This is what Eric @ PMB started with:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2007775

(I assume the fronts are still coming, only one box showed up today...)

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post Jun 6 2014, 06:59 PM
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Body to be painted next week. No more white and almost back to Irish Green...

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post Jun 6 2014, 07:44 PM
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Wow....looking awesome!
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post Jun 6 2014, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Mar 8 2014, 05:35 PM) *
save the goo around the struts,, its original

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Putting the black goo back on top of the shock towers is a nice touch. First thing i look for in a real /6 if i suspect a repaint.
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post Jun 6 2014, 10:18 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Looks awesome!!!

I got the black goo recipe from Mr Shea and was just waiting for the alignment to get done.
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post Jun 7 2014, 06:55 AM
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Looks great!
Take a close look at your washer pump.
Originals are often date stamped on the bottom.
Best part is, that they can usually be repaired or rebuilt.
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post Jun 10 2014, 11:25 AM
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I had sort of a strange question from the body shop today.

SHOP:
After review ...<snip>..., but we had no time for
color sand and buffing. So I just need to know how flat you would like the
finish product, I will take care of any dirt specs or drips. I know we
discussed leaving some orange peel but it is up to you.

ME:
Ok, understood. I'd like it to look really, really, nice. To be honest, I wasn't aware that some people intentionally left any orange peel.

SHOP:
but we had no time for color sand and buffing

ME:
I guess I assumed this was just part of the quote to "paint the whole car".

Regardless, how much time or money are we talking about? I don't want to cut corners now to save a small amount of time because this final work can have a major impact on the final product. So what's it take to make it really nice? I understand it's not a "Ridler show car", but the initial orange peel I saw the other day was way too much (looked like it was just sprayed which I understand).

My initial thought is I'd like it to be at least as flat as the original 1970 paint was, and probably a little better. I'll also research more to figure out what the right answer is.

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So, 914world, any tips? How much orange peel is "right" for our cars?

-Steve
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post Jun 10 2014, 12:14 PM
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For my dollar with new paint, it has to be wet sanded and buffed . An original painted 914 + its texture (original patina) is there for the next buyer; or with a re-spray = a better looking car but no longer original paint/ texture. As far as affecting the values of the 914 at the selling point, some people want the unrestored patina / others welcome fresh + perfect. I think that color change affects value downward. I think your body shop is taking the short road on your deal.
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post Jun 10 2014, 02:33 PM
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QUOTE(siverson @ Jan 5 2014, 10:33 AM) *

When I started to pull up all the tar. Note there are no "carpet hold downs" on the main floor board. They aren't on either side, but the factory tar is still everywhere.

-Steve



My early 6 #131 does not have any carpet mat hold downs on the main floor either. I was wondering if they got removed over the years or never came with any. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jun 10 2014, 03:05 PM
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I vote for no orange peal ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Nothing beats a nice straight body than a perfect paint job !
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post Jun 10 2014, 11:07 PM
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No peal. Blocked, buffed, polished, hand rubbed. BTW: Single stage not clear coated. The reflection looks softer like factory paint.
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post Jun 11 2014, 08:42 AM
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100% Origonal Irish Green...showing the orange peel.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
closeup of the door...best I can do.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)


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post Jun 11 2014, 10:53 AM
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Talk to ScottyB...there's also the option of factory finish if it's been polished for the past 40+ years. One of our 356 friends wanted a factory finish, which means orange peel....saw another guy's original paint car that's been buffed/polished for 50 years...naturally he wanted his paint like that. FWIW the car won best of show at the Deutsche Marque Concours

Basically if you want it to look old stock, you'll have to buff/polish the orange peel out.
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post Jun 11 2014, 06:29 PM
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Great, thanks - that's helpful.

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post Jun 12 2014, 11:23 AM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jun 10 2014, 10:07 PM) *

No peal. Blocked, buffed, polished, hand rubbed. BTW: Single stage not clear coated. The reflection looks softer like factory paint.



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If it's been curing this long, a good block sand and a good polishing would do wonders on it. !!!
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