Chrome hatch trim
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Chrome hatch trim
Did some searching and couldn't find much about it.
Is there such a thing as original chrome trim around the hatch/front windshield or is this always done aftermarket?
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Anyone else think it looks great on the earlier cars?
Also, one other minor cosmetic question. What is the name of the bit of rubber running down the door/side of the car and which models have it? Also, can it be easily removed or is the body work recessed/not painted where it sits? Honestly, I think that black 928 looks really fantastic and I would look into buying it if it wasn't and auto.
Is there such a thing as original chrome trim around the hatch/front windshield or is this always done aftermarket?
examples:
Anyone else think it looks great on the earlier cars?
Also, one other minor cosmetic question. What is the name of the bit of rubber running down the door/side of the car and which models have it? Also, can it be easily removed or is the body work recessed/not painted where it sits? Honestly, I think that black 928 looks really fantastic and I would look into buying it if it wasn't and auto.
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Other than a few prototypes or pre-production cars, I don't t'hink there were any 928s that left the factory without black trim. These pieces were anodized aluminum, but the anodization wore off, and some owners polished it.
Personally, I like the black.
Personally, I like the black.
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IIRC the only chrome trim on the early cars was the key surround and light bezel.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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I have heard that there were some very early cars that had bare alum / silver trim. Then it was changed to black. The ones that I have seen where people have polished them do not look right. It just stands out too much IMO.
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thanks guys.
Also, whats the deal with the rubber strip running down the side of the car/door? Can that be removed easily or is paint or bodywork not finished underneath? Also, which models have it?
Also, whats the deal with the rubber strip running down the side of the car/door? Can that be removed easily or is paint or bodywork not finished underneath? Also, which models have it?
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