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> How I painted my 914, ...custom stripes and a show-car finish
Mike431635
post May 1 2007, 11:04 AM
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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!
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post May 1 2007, 12:05 PM
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Thanks Thomas.
The trunks look great. Seeing the trunks match the outside really makes a paint job outstanding. How many coats of clear did you use?



On the trunks, 2 coats of clear. On the body, 5 total.
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post May 1 2007, 02:24 PM
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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?

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post May 1 2007, 02:59 PM
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QUOTE(andys @ May 1 2007, 12:24 PM) *

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.
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post May 1 2007, 07:41 PM
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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!!
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post May 22 2007, 11:49 PM
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Hey guys, here's some shots of how I repainted/restored my gas tank and that whole area.

This is what I started with...


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post May 22 2007, 11:53 PM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blue914.jpg)


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post May 22 2007, 11:55 PM
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Pulled the tank, cleaned it real well, braised up some holes, and then shot it with sealer...


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post May 22 2007, 11:56 PM
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Don't forget the springs...


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post May 22 2007, 11:58 PM
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And all the tank's friends...


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post May 23 2007, 12:03 AM
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Sealed this area, after a thurough cleaning...


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post May 23 2007, 12:04 AM
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See, now doesn't it look better in blue?


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post May 23 2007, 12:07 AM
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Installed a new fuel pump while I was there. My old one was in the trunk. This one's a rotary and nicely hidden.


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post May 23 2007, 12:12 AM
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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...


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post May 23 2007, 12:14 AM
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And back in she went...


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post May 23 2007, 12:15 AM
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post May 23 2007, 12:19 AM
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And a new sticker for the gas tank adds the finishing touch..


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post May 23 2007, 12:25 AM
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Springs came out nicely...
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post May 23 2007, 12:28 AM
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Now, I'm starting on reassembly...

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post May 23 2007, 12:32 AM
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Got some brand spanking new lights...
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