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Old 03-01-2024, 10:23 AM
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I drove it .
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Old 03-03-2024, 05:44 PM
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Installed a gas guard bib on my filler pipe inlet. Didn't like the pump nozzle resting on the painted edge when filling. It's the little things, right?

Couldn't find one for Porsche specifically so this one for a classic Corvette fit perfectly:
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Old 03-03-2024, 09:23 PM
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Oil change.

Gonna drop the sump next time and see if I've got plastic in there. I'll hit 60k miles soon and I suspect I'll be going after the chain guards by year's end. Starting to think about an engine out and RMS/IMS/Clutch at the same time. Would make a good winter project.
Old 03-04-2024, 12:14 AM
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More dreaded body work and a getto spray. 4 coats of clear make it shiney. At least 1 run, pretty much my m.o. when i paint


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Old 03-04-2024, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by De Jeeper
More dreaded body work and a getto spray. 4 coats of clear make it shiney. At least 1 run, pretty much my m.o. when i paint
Looks good to me. Did you use spray cans or a gun?
Old 03-04-2024, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by QwikKotaTX
Looks good to me. Did you use spray cans or a gun?

My local Napa has a paint store. They fill arosol cans with automotive paint. I went with a base clear coat but they can do a single stage too. Its not cheap at $20 for the base and $30 for the clear, i have $110 in it for the paint but its much cheaper then a shop.
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Old 03-04-2024, 10:22 AM
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Sat in the rain at Werks Amelia island this past Saturday been to almost every year first wash out 😩
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Old 03-04-2024, 05:44 PM
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I went from this to

To this no bumperettes and grills in its place
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Old 03-04-2024, 05:46 PM
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Old 03-04-2024, 06:29 PM
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For me, The extra black contrast by the plate adds depth to the spoiler, I like the look against the white.
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Old 03-05-2024, 11:44 AM
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May get some grief for this one lol. I swapped out my normal black center console for one in Arena Red.


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Old 03-05-2024, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockerchief
May get some grief for this one lol. I swapped out my normal black center console for one in Arena Red.
No grief here, love the contrast!
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Old 03-05-2024, 12:19 PM
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Why not paint it white to match the body like mine


Old 03-05-2024, 12:25 PM
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Ahhh, that IS pretty! My car is wrapped (Inozetek Boneyard) so my thought was something that would also match the Silver exterior when I ultimately pull this off and do a repaint.
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Old 03-05-2024, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by De Jeeper
My local Napa has a paint store. They fill arosol cans with automotive paint. I went with a base clear coat but they can do a single stage too. Its not cheap at $20 for the base and $30 for the clear, i have $110 in it for the paint but its much cheaper then a shop.
Dang. Wish I knew that previously. I spent a ton on an airbrush, paint and reducer for something very simple.


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