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02-22-2010, 10:41 PM
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You might want to think about having them remove the rear quarter windows and front window trim as well. I am sure you have discussed this with them. Usually, many body shop guys do not have the experience removing the rear quarter windows and do not want to put up with the hassel of getting an auto window shop to stop by and remove and later re-install the quarter windows.
02-22-2010, 11:31 PM
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I am probably going to keep the side marker.
I am on the fence about the moldings. But I can make that decision at the end of the process.
He is going to paint them, and prep them for installation. But not put them on unless I say so.
I will even be able to take them home with the adhesive on them, and do it much later if I want.
Right now, even in the rough state the car is in, I am leaning towards deleting them.
I am on the fence about the moldings. But I can make that decision at the end of the process.
He is going to paint them, and prep them for installation. But not put them on unless I say so.
I will even be able to take them home with the adhesive on them, and do it much later if I want.
Right now, even in the rough state the car is in, I am leaning towards deleting them.
02-23-2010, 02:28 AM
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02-23-2010, 12:14 PM
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02-23-2010, 02:24 PM
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02-23-2010, 04:26 PM
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For some reason I have always sort of liked the side markers over the euro no marker look.
But please do not put the moldings back on, they destroy the look of the 944 all together lol.
But please do not put the moldings back on, they destroy the look of the 944 all together lol.
02-23-2010, 04:46 PM
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I did the same thing (paint and prep the side strips) but haven't put them back on yet.
Take the rear windows out, peel the black trim back and pull the inner side panels off carefully (good time to replace your rear speakers as well).
You definitely need to have them take off the drip guards though. There are a bunch of clips underneath (8 per side I believe) and there are two long thin rubber seals underneath. I reccommend replacing those as well, and order the 4 new seals to go behind the door handles (easy to install) and a new seal for around the hatch lock that can be easily installed with soapy water.
You should also remove the side mirrors but they can be a major PITA and the seals are very temperamental but cheap to buy (definitely a two person job). I don't regret for a second putting in the extra time to do it.
Take the hatch seal off too, they probably just didn't get to it in the last pic you posted.
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Take the rear windows out, peel the black trim back and pull the inner side panels off carefully (good time to replace your rear speakers as well).
You definitely need to have them take off the drip guards though. There are a bunch of clips underneath (8 per side I believe) and there are two long thin rubber seals underneath. I reccommend replacing those as well, and order the 4 new seals to go behind the door handles (easy to install) and a new seal for around the hatch lock that can be easily installed with soapy water.
You should also remove the side mirrors but they can be a major PITA and the seals are very temperamental but cheap to buy (definitely a two person job). I don't regret for a second putting in the extra time to do it.
Take the hatch seal off too, they probably just didn't get to it in the last pic you posted.
If you need any info/advice, get in touch with me.
- Mike
02-23-2010, 05:07 PM
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All good info. He is taking everything off the car. He hates painting around seals etc.
Going to stop by on the way home from work tomorrow for a progress check.
Going to stop by on the way home from work tomorrow for a progress check.
02-23-2010, 09:13 PM
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sorry to hear about your car pete. i think i got of 75 onto mlk one day next to you, your car looked nice. i know the shop you have your car at. ive seen some nice work come out of there.
02-24-2010, 09:03 AM
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Thanks for the compliment on the car. It was getting tired looking so this incident gave me the kick I needed to get the car worked up inside and out.
Once it is back from the shop, then I have to replace driver's control arm and the oil pan gasket.
Both are bad.
The fun never stops!
Once it is back from the shop, then I have to replace driver's control arm and the oil pan gasket.
Both are bad.
The fun never stops!