Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:47 pm Post subject:
Wheel update!
LMs centres are painted and lacquered. Porsche Agate Grey is looking to be as good as I hoped. Heavy pearl means that it changes from dark grey to almost non-metallic slate grey in direct sunlight. Thought I’d drag them out into the sun to show you what I mean!
Just need a wet-sand with 3000 grit or a polishing compound to be perfect.
The wheel lips are proving less successful. Even with Britemax easy Cut im struggling to get rid of all of the marks. Annoying, as I kept my wheels in good order, but failed to fully clean them after the run-back form the bodyshop on salty roads
Im going to have to resort to hand drill with sisal mops and polishing compounds. Lets see how this weekend goes…
Joined: 27 Dec 2011 Posts: 1721 Location: Newcastle upon tyne
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:54 pm Post subject:
They look totally mint mate I'm going to have to call round for a butchers. _________________ Horizon blue, 964 carrera 2 tip, lowered on koni's, k&n, de-cat, cup pipe, leather trim and 18" 3 piece split rims.
Silver 928 S2, B reg, manual.
Guards red 944 lux, the new project!
paul284pt Albert Park
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 1700 Location: North Yorks.
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:36 pm Post subject:
That's lovely colour Chris, I'm looking forward to seeing them built up _________________ 1980 - 84 924 Turbo with mods. (ex Tony Dron - 12th at Le Mans 1980 with works 924 Carrera Turbo).
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1989 - 93 911 Carrera Sport (1989)
2010 - 964 Carrera 2 (1990) Redtek 3.8RSR
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deutschland-dobson Indianapolis
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:02 am Post subject:
Thanks guys
Got the split rim bolts soaking in Coke to clean them up a bit.
Managed to polish two wheels yesterday, with a combination of polishing soaps and Britemax with sisal mops. Not looking too bad, just a bit more hand polishing with Final Shine should do the trick.
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:06 pm Post subject:
Looking good Mark, pleased to see they came out well
Know what you mean about polishing. Years ago I was doing a set every few months. Its been ages now and I forgot how boring it was!
Chris _________________ Porsche 911 (964) C4 - Project RED - Outlaw4
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deutschland-dobson Indianapolis
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 10:25 am Post subject:
Following Fueled Society @ Harewood Hillclimb, Leeds this weekend I’ve finally had a chance to take a few photos of the 964 with the refurbed rear lights and wheels fitted. Only just got the car back together for the show.
Apologies for iPhone photos. Will look for some better ones!
Wheels just need more sunlight for the colour to brighten
Joined: 27 Dec 2011 Posts: 1721 Location: Newcastle upon tyne
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 6:12 pm Post subject:
Looks the dogs mate _________________ Horizon blue, 964 carrera 2 tip, lowered on koni's, k&n, de-cat, cup pipe, leather trim and 18" 3 piece split rims.
Silver 928 S2, B reg, manual.
Guards red 944 lux, the new project!
Gazc2 Watkins Glen
Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 2166 Location: Perthshire
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 6:51 pm Post subject:
Did you not get time to polish yours then Ian doesn't look very shiny next to Chris _________________ 2007 997 Turbo & 924s Restored
1990 964 C2
1989 3.2 targa
1987 3.2 Cab
1986 3.3 Turbo
1986 944 2.5 (later fitted with a 2.7 after wife went scuba diving in a flood and popped a piston through the block)
deutschland-dobson Indianapolis
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:09 pm Post subject:
These fancy expensive metallic colours cant beat good old red in the leeds drizzle
Time for a rubystone respray... _________________ Porsche 911 (964) C4 - Project RED - Outlaw4
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deutschland-dobson Indianapolis
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:12 pm Post subject:
Gazc2 wrote:
Did you not get time to polish yours then Ian doesn't look very shiny next to Chris
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Chief Sepang
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 2775 Location: The Middle lands
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 9:06 pm Post subject:
Out on the show circuit already boyz!
Good effort
I think I'm going to buy one of those mops, my paints looking a bit swirly.
Actually, maybe I should just get someone who knows what they're doing to sort it
Anyway Chris, wheels look snazzy _________________ - 964 C2 The Red Baron - 914 2.0 Project Blue Book - Cayman S Sport Edition Amber Alert! -
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deutschland-dobson Indianapolis
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 12:38 pm Post subject:
Chief wrote:
Out on the show circuit already boyz!
Good effort
I think I'm going to buy one of those mops, my paints looking a bit swirly.
Actually, maybe I should just get someone who knows what they're doing to sort it
Anyway Chris, wheels look snazzy
Keep me posted if you want an idea of what to buy to start you down the slippery slope of polishing Chief
Chris _________________ Porsche 911 (964) C4 - Project RED - Outlaw4
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deutschland-dobson Indianapolis
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Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 8:43 am Post subject:
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M Trainee
Joined: 19 Jun 2016 Posts: 69
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 1:26 pm Post subject:
deutschland-dobson wrote:
Couple of better pics.
Thanks flickr.
Looking great mate! Very inspirational.... you helped to get me on this slippery slope... aaaargh!
(Just sent you a pm to ask a newbie question)
Mike _________________ 964 C2 Coupe Manual
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deutschland-dobson Indianapolis
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 6:49 pm Post subject:
Too kind gents
For every one person who likes the car there are 10 who shake their head, just not getting it. Easy to change back to standard tho, and I wouldn't have it any other way
Chris _________________ Porsche 911 (964) C4 - Project RED - Outlaw4
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Chief Sepang
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 2775 Location: The Middle lands
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 6:58 pm Post subject:
Chris, the paint looks wet! How the hell do you do that
By the way, that's not a dig at you fellas oop Norf _________________ - 964 C2 The Red Baron - 914 2.0 Project Blue Book - Cayman S Sport Edition Amber Alert! -
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deutschland-dobson Indianapolis
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2456 Location: NE England
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 7:31 pm Post subject:
Chief wrote:
Chris, the paint looks wet! How the hell do you do that
By the way, that's not a dig at you fellas oop Norf
Simples, but time consuming.
1.Get the paint smooth and free from contaminants - spray with tar remover and decontaminant remover, then clay bar.
2. Get as many scratches out as you can and shine paint using three or two stage machine polish.
3. Hide the rest using a filling compound
4. The real trick, apply a deep wet look "show" wax, with a life of about 2 weeks. Some people go for bright shine, I like a wet look wax
Chris _________________ Porsche 911 (964) C4 - Project RED - Outlaw4
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Chief Sepang
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 2775 Location: The Middle lands
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 9:02 pm Post subject:
Jesus!
Forget it, I'll live with my clean and bug free
I think I can modify and rebuild a 'Chief' project quicker than trying to achieve that Chris. As they say "I'll get my coat". _________________ - 964 C2 The Red Baron - 914 2.0 Project Blue Book - Cayman S Sport Edition Amber Alert! -
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