67King

Having Racer's Edge install a cage this week. Just a DE car for now. It is Alpine White. I am thinking about painting the cage, floor, and other bits the same color scheme as the interior (black and mushroom). Two reasons for this - one, I really don't want the interior white for fear of glare. Two, I am thinking that if I put some of the interior back in the car, it would look better if the paint somewhat matched it. Probably will make it semi-gloss.

So has anyone done anything other than the standard match to exterior? If you have, can you post some pictures? I'm just wondering if it is going to look like crap, or if it might look good.

Astroman

I think painting the cage and interior the same color as the car looks the best and cleanest. The vast majority of Porsche factory Cup cars are base white with white interiors. There certainly is no glare problem. Maybe Chris M will post an interior pic of his white car/cage/interior. It looks great.

PCA finally allowed removing the interiors in stock class cars so there is no reason to replace the interior after the cage is finished.

67King

Self, As in the proper one. Been looking at 2010 rules, and not the new adoptions for 2011. Now as far as that "aesthetically pleasing" rule goes............I think 944's probably have 200 pounds worth of seam sealer, nevermind teh glue!

Thanks for pointing that out. Oh, and making me feel like a dumbass.

mooty

car is silver
interior is painted cup car white.
no glare.
it can look very nice, you just have to spend lots of time or lots of money.
my int is painted just like exterior, not just flat paint, and can be waxed.

Astroman

That was not my intent. Not everybody is up to date on the 2011 rule changes.

And BTW Mooty, your interior looks AWESOME.

disasterman

White is preferable, in my opinion because it makes assembly, trouble shooting and maintenance easier. I would also suggest that if you encounter a situation where the cockpit is clouded (fire) it's easier to make out your safety systems (fire suppression, door handles etc.). I have a stone gray interior and have been in the smoke, a dark interior makes those things disappear. There is no substitute for practicing your safety routine but it's just one more thing that makes sense. I repeat.......this is my opinion.

67King

That's an interesting piece of insight that I had not considered. I remember when you posted about it (and the cool picture!). Thanks for bringing it up, as well as specifying it to be your opinion.

Thanks all for all of the feedback. Happy to hear glare is not a problem, though I do still worry about the trunk. But I am certainly leaning that way. Need to see how much paint I have left over from last Summer (when I pained it), though I'm sure I'll need at least another pint.

Carrera51

Jack:
Looking at your photos has me motivated to get out and start working on mine. Still have the faux RSA carpets in my car. I agree, I like the idea of matching the exterior color.

Would also like to relocate the motronic and cut and lower the seat mounting points.

Astroman

Do it! Here is another pic to inspire you. I too have considered the DME relocation and lowering the seat but it's a decent-sized job...

kurt M

Same color as outside is less work. I did the inside hammer finish gray and the outside white and wheel wells and underside black. Lot of masking work. Hammer finish goes on easy, hides all manner of poor final prep and blends well later after changes or rework is done.

Chris M.

As requested. There is no glare from the white.

magnetic1

when I did my car in white, I painted the rear deck flat black to cut down on glare on the rear window. Other than that, no issues.

67King

Dear heavens and I thought my car had a lot of glue. Alright, what did you use to remove it? I have found that adhesive remover works pretty well, but that because of all of hte contours, it is much easier to loosen the glue than to actually remove it. Heat gun is helping a lot with the 100 pounds of seam sealer, lacquer thinner is helping as well, and I have a gallon of kerosene I'm about to try. Biggest issue is getting the stuff the bits of fiber and foam up that stayed on the sheet metal, rather than the rubber mat that has been removed.

paradisenb

An auto body shop owner told me they use the Automotive Paint Reducer. This 1 component of a 3 part paint system. Available at automotive paint suppliers. He said it is a powerful solvent that evaporates slowly compared to laquer thinner or MEK ect. Have fun.

BTW the interior removal is in the 2010 rules. Interior and headliner.

utkinpol

when my wife sees pictures like this when she walks into my office her faces impression changes to true horror - are you going to do THIS to _our_ nice porsche...