964 Touch up paint question: Guards Red
07-31-2013, 02:46 AM
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964 Touch up paint question: Guards Red
Is the new "Guards Red" the same color of Guards Red that it was back on the 964s?
I need some touch up paint and wondering if I can just grab a stick of regular guards red from the dealership.
They look different to me...
I need some touch up paint and wondering if I can just grab a stick of regular guards red from the dealership.
They look different to me...
07-31-2013, 02:49 AM
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Another question that is somewhat related...
When you take an orbital buffer with a light grit pad... Should you expect that some paint color residue come off even if you are working on clear coat? (I was working on a spot and there was red on my buffer pad when I was done. I thought that wouldn't happen as long as you weren't through the clear coat)
When you take an orbital buffer with a light grit pad... Should you expect that some paint color residue come off even if you are working on clear coat? (I was working on a spot and there was red on my buffer pad when I was done. I thought that wouldn't happen as long as you weren't through the clear coat)
07-31-2013, 03:49 AM
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Another question that is somewhat related...
When you take an orbital buffer with a light grit pad... Should you expect that some paint color residue come off even if you are working on clear coat? (I was working on a spot and there was red on my buffer pad when I was done. I thought that wouldn't happen as long as you weren't through the clear coat)
When you take an orbital buffer with a light grit pad... Should you expect that some paint color residue come off even if you are working on clear coat? (I was working on a spot and there was red on my buffer pad when I was done. I thought that wouldn't happen as long as you weren't through the clear coat)
07-31-2013, 12:49 PM
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Burning Brakes
As far as matching, the color may be the same today as yours was 20 years ago, but i doubt yours is the same as it was 20 years ago.
When buffing, be careful! You will go through the single stage, and watch the corners/edges!
When buffing, be careful! You will go through the single stage, and watch the corners/edges!
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07-31-2013, 02:28 PM
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On mine you can see where the paint is worn. Most noticeably the ends of the drip rails.
07-31-2013, 02:32 PM
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Are the paint jobs on the newer cars still a single stage paint process? I would assume not...
The parts guy at the Porsche dealership said that the touch up paint comes with the color and the clear coat.
The parts guy at the Porsche dealership said that the touch up paint comes with the color and the clear coat.
07-31-2013, 02:50 PM
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No, the new paints are a two stage. My cab was in an accident, the body shop said that Glassurit's new paints including Guards Red are two stage. This was back in 2001-2002 time frame.
07-31-2013, 03:14 PM
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If you don't feel confident, go to your local luxury dealer and ask them who they use for their lot. They always hire some guys to come in and fix nicks, scratches, chips, etc... Some of these guys work magic with an airbrush and you won't be able to tell. Get the name and make a deal with the guy.
07-31-2013, 03:37 PM
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IMO, using the touch up paints with the little brush always look like poop, it comes out too thick, or too thin, or it leaves streaks, etc... They are very hard to control and it never looks right. Best is to go to a body shop and have them do a color match and mix a small can for you. Then, you can carefully airbrush the area you mentioned.
If you don't feel confident, go to your local luxury dealer and ask them who they use for their lot. They always hire some guys to come in and fix nicks, scratches, chips, etc... Some of these guys work magic with an airbrush and you won't be able to tell. Get the name and make a deal with the guy.
If you don't feel confident, go to your local luxury dealer and ask them who they use for their lot. They always hire some guys to come in and fix nicks, scratches, chips, etc... Some of these guys work magic with an airbrush and you won't be able to tell. Get the name and make a deal with the guy.
07-31-2013, 03:42 PM
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Burning Brakes
IMO, using the touch up paints with the little brush always look like poop, it comes out too thick, or too thin, or it leaves streaks, etc... They are very hard to control and it never looks right. Best is to go to a body shop and have them do a color match and mix a small can for you. Then, you can carefully airbrush the area you mentioned.
If you don't feel confident, go to your local luxury dealer and ask them who they use for their lot. They always hire some guys to come in and fix nicks, scratches, chips, etc... Some of these guys work magic with an airbrush and you won't be able to tell. Get the name and make a deal with the guy.
If you don't feel confident, go to your local luxury dealer and ask them who they use for their lot. They always hire some guys to come in and fix nicks, scratches, chips, etc... Some of these guys work magic with an airbrush and you won't be able to tell. Get the name and make a deal with the guy.