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Best to repaint in original colors?, Total re-spray |
brooks944 |
Apr 22 2016, 04:17 PM
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mepstein |
Apr 22 2016, 04:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,516 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Probably. And it's probably easier to make it look right. But it's your car....
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BeatNavy |
Apr 22 2016, 04:31 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
But it's your car.... Unless you paint it red. And then it will eventually be Mark's car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Porschef |
Apr 22 2016, 04:39 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,175 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
Silver is a great color for a 914. Or any other Porsche for that matter. Keep it, plus your Künzhartlack number will be correct...
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ndfrigi |
Apr 22 2016, 06:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,953 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Silver is a great color for a 914. Or any other Porsche for that matter. Keep it, plus your Künzhartlack number will be correct... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) same here! i like silver and since it is the original color. But that's me! |
iwanta914-6 |
Apr 22 2016, 06:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
You have to ask the question, "do I plan on selling it someday?".
If so, go factory color. If you plan on keeping it and enjoying it till you are no longer able, then do whatever makes you happy. |
BENBRO02 |
Apr 22 2016, 06:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 483 Joined: 6-March 15 From: Nokesville, Virginia Member No.: 18,493 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If the car is not original color I consider it less desirable. Even ugly colors are cool because they become a snapshot of Porsche history.
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somd914 |
Apr 22 2016, 06:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The questions are:
1) What are your goals, hopeful investment or enjoyment? 2) How much does the current color attract you, or do other colors really attract you? 3) Are you planning to deviate from stock in other areas? Ultimately it is your car, do with it what makes you happy - you can't please everyone, and it's your time and money... My two cents worth... |
Gearhead1432 |
Apr 22 2016, 07:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 21-December 05 From: Altus, OK Member No.: 5,304 Region Association: None |
I have to agree, go with a color that makes you happy.
Having said that, the only reason why I chose a newer VW color over the original Gemini Metallic Blue on mine was I couldn't find a local shop to mix that color. -Rob The questions are: 1) What are your goals, hopeful investment or enjoyment? 2) How much does the current color attract you, or do other colors really attract you? 3) Are you planning to deviate from stock in other areas? Ultimately it is your car, do with it what makes you happy - you can't please everyone, and it's your time and money... My two cents worth... |
steuspeed |
Apr 22 2016, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,008 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Keep it silver.
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Cairo94507 |
Apr 22 2016, 08:11 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Silver is a terrific 914 color. But as others have said, it all depends upon your plan for the car. Keeping it forever? Paint it what ever color makes you walk into the garage and just smile. Going to put it together and sell it, paint it the original color.
Regardless, do a correct paint job and whatever color you choose will enhance the value of the car. |
PanelBilly |
Apr 22 2016, 08:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Is everything else original? Engine, ect? Has there been accidents and what was replaced? In my eyes, if its not the entire package, it doesn't matter.
But that's me |
Coondog |
Apr 22 2016, 09:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Paint it whatever color you like. Decent 914s are rare so I really don't think someone will be turned off by a non original color. Mine was silver and PO painted it white. So glad he did only wish it was yellow or red.
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orthobiz |
Apr 22 2016, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Original.
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Rand |
Apr 22 2016, 09:32 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I appreciate the respect to question this, and how with some cars it can impact the value. But I don't think I would even want to own a car that it mattered so much, because I might be afraid to drive it if that was a really such an important factor.
I buy and build cars that I want to enjoy for myself. I'm not in a place to consider cars as investments. You have to be in a pretty elite class for that to seriously matter and pay off. With most 914s, the condition of the body is so important that a paint job isn't the first concern. What color would you choose for your driver if nothing else mattered? If your answer was silver, this would be a pointless thread. Since it's not..... Make it what you WANT. |
Garland |
Apr 22 2016, 10:13 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yes, you will want silver.
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brooks944 |
Apr 23 2016, 05:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 5-September 10 From: Kingston, TN Member No.: 12,139 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks everyone for the replies. I don't plan to sell this car anytime soon but you never know. The rest is stock so I will stick with the factory silver. The two silver cars in the replies looked great!
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Gunn1 |
Apr 23 2016, 05:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
I also think the color change or not to change issue has a lot to do with the quality of workmanship. If a color change is in the cards, then everything needs to be removed and or masked off.
Just like anything, if the work is shoddy it will effect value..... |
johannes |
Apr 23 2016, 06:14 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
Unless you hate silver (or wife hates it) go for original color.
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Mark Henry |
Apr 23 2016, 06:30 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I also think the color change or not to change issue has a lot to do with the quality of workmanship. If a color change is in the cards, then everything needs to be removed and or masked off. Just like anything, if the work is shoddy it will effect value..... One exception is the colour change on my 914. My teen was white the PO changed it to orange. They did take of the doors and did the jams and doors, but on the trunks and engine bay everything was masked off. The lids were painted wrapped around to the to the bend seams. The white trunk interiors actually look real cool, in fact my non-914 friends I've shown it to just thought the factory did this. It would be quite easy to return it to the factory white colour. But this could only be done on a white or black 914. |
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