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augidog · Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 1360 Location: New Jersey

Long overdue, the price for painting is half this time of year, so I'm going for it even though I'm not totally ready. I wanted to do all the prep.

I took of all the trims. I'm just curious about the aluminum trim over the side window drip edge. Should they paint these off or on?

The rims are up for grabs for a good trade-- I'm getting my 14" inch originals from Mike soon.

I'm slowly bringing her back to life.
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1978 924 95 mile daily driver.
Audi TB/POR174M/High Flow Cat/2.25" exhaust
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Llamaguy · Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Posts: 711 Location: Indiana

how much is "half"? I need a little painting myself
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augidog · Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 1360 Location: New Jersey

It’s my first paint job so I'm not going for big money. Just one color would be nice. There are too many other engine and suspension parts to be had.
$500 Maaco to $250.00 .I bet your 87 looks a lot better than mine without the new paint.
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1978 924 95 mile daily driver.
Audi TB/POR174M/High Flow Cat/2.25" exhaust
I knew that positive thinking thing wouldn't work.

Llamaguy · Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Posts: 711 Location: Indiana

the bumper and spoiler are chewed up and the fender and door are still scratched, but considering my car was a perfect 20ft car it looks like crap
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1997 Suzuki Tl1000 Supersport

Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

The drip rails just pop off. I would remove the small windows and the hatch and the rubbers on the bumpers, door handles, all emblems, etc. Tape as much as you can before you bring it in. My friend had his car painted and they taped off the rubber on the bumpers and had overspray on the edges. Spent a bundle and looks great but not the bumpers.

Remove anything that you do not want painted. If I were you I would give the manager a couple of bucks in order to give you a couple of more coats of paint. Doesn't hurt.

While you are at it, do not touch anything greasy or with silicone. If your wife puts softener in your clothes try not to touch them and the car. You will get fish eyes.

My fenders still look good.

good luck
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88 924S SE
87 911 Targa stock

augidog · Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 1360 Location: New Jersey

thanks Vince-
do the window just pop out?
They will always be Vinces fenders
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1978 924 95 mile daily driver.
Audi TB/POR174M/High Flow Cat/2.25" exhaust
I knew that positive thinking thing wouldn't work.

Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

Roll down the windows and the scrubbers can be taken off. Be careful not to break them they cost a nice sum.

Windows pop out from the inside. Go back easily. While you are at it you can replace your rear speakers. Most of the work is done.
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"Never let them see you sweat"
77.5 924 modified track car
79 931 Euro stock
88 924S SE
87 911 Targa stock

augidog · Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 1360 Location: New Jersey

well heres the total $445
-includes an adheision primer and 3 coats
-the holes filled where the side mirrors were (I have new ones that will be put in a different location)80
-The hood taken down to bare metal
-the top edges where rust has formed on the roof blasted.100 for both

Do you think the price is fair?
the 250 was just for the primer and coats with light machine sanding.
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1978 924 95 mile daily driver.
Audi TB/POR174M/High Flow Cat/2.25" exhaust
I knew that positive thinking thing wouldn't work.

Joes924Racer · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:13 pm Post subject:

Come on Billy give us a pic. of the finished product.
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1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
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augidog · Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 1360 Location: New Jersey

Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:33 pm Post subject:

Dolmite grey metalic.. looks good I like it
yea just a paint mill you goota do the prep and remove the
stuff you dont want painted for sure. I like it
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1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
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924guy · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:48 pm Post subject:

looks great!! congrats!
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moone924 · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 869 Location: Douglas Wyoming

Cool beans
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