Amfab

I used Savograns Strypeeze. That coating is really tough. the Strypeeze did it in a few applications, but I have used that Strypeeze for years and have never found a coating that took that too as long to lift as what they put on the fan.

I have a syphon-blast cabinet, which is not that powerful, and the glass bead was taking forever. Bouncing off of it most of the time. The chemical way took about an hour.

http://www.savogran.com/Retail_Produ..._products.html

Its available at hardware stores, I don't think Home Depot carries it. Semi-paste stuff.

AOW162435

Andrew,
Thanks. Any pics of the naked fan?

Andreas

Amfab

No just after. . . and I ended up redoing again

David Schiff

i want one that snarls like my 69 911 that fits my 97 993NA
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AOW162435

The fan is indeed magnesium.

If my obsession with all parts Porsche is in question, take a look HERE. Especially post #67...

After sourcing a used fan (thanks Neil), I looked at it for a few minutes, then decided to bury a 993 clock smack dab in the middle. A friend of a friend, with an amazing machine shop in his basement, took care of the sizing concerns. Next step - powder coat or rattle can?










Andreas

AOW162435

I took the fan to a very reputable powder coater and was told that they've coated these fans in the past, but that the porous nature of magnesium tends to cause bubbles under the coating once it's baked. That, or air in the pockets will make the coating 'pop'.
Considering the price, and the potential for failure, I've decided to paint it at home. Results to follow.


Andreas

Mark in Baltimore

AOW,

What about polishing it? I think that would look the best.

AOW162435

Mark,
I've seen a few polished examples on Pelican - and they do look nice. I'm just not in the mood to spend hours polishing, only to have the mag dull again in time. From what I've read, clearcoating a polished fan will noticeably reduce the lustre.

Prime, paint & clearcoat. Wire it up, and hang the damn thing on the wall.


Andreas

FisterD

Polished does look sweet!

Mark in Baltimore

This is an astonishing, perplexing and perhaps contradictory statement considering that it came from you

AOW162435

Even more astonishing, perplexing and perhaps contradictory, is that your post is missing a 'period' at the end. Considering it was written by you....

















Andreas

Mark in Baltimore

Advantage: AOW1439812387

Cactus

You two get a room! Nice clock BTW!

Mark in Baltimore

Yeah, a room with bulletproof vest and tasers . . .

BTW, sorry for the OT, but I used to have a black 1984 VW Rabbit GTI with an Autopower roll bar, Koni shocks, Neuspeed lowering springs and silver BBS RA(?) wheels, very similar to yours. I loved how that car handled.

Cactus

Going through turns on 3 wheels FTW!!!! Any pix? What suspension are you running on your 993? See my PSS9 thread from earlier. I need some expert advice because i want to get this thing set up right.