Proper bodyshop required for a simple job..

[P50]

Hi,

I have just bought a 3.2 Carrera in original unpainted mint condition. It’s a sport model and I want it sans spoilers.

I’ve sourced a non sport deck-lid from the continent with no holes as with every spoiler removal I’ve seen one can see where the holes have been welded up and the filler’s subsequently sunk. I intend to strip the lid to bare metal with Nitromors.

I am also going to remove the front spoiler as they were delivered. I will not be requiring the additional downforce in central London!

I am toying with getting a new front valance or having the holes in it welded up after I’ve stripped the valance. The valance is coated with I believe a Wurth stone-chip from the factory. What I seek is a very competent body shop who can re-spray both panels as they were by the works.

Anyone know of one that won’t make a right royal Horlicks of it?!! It’s not rocket science but I simply need a body shop who can replicate that factory finish…

Thanks

[P50]

Thanks lads.

I'm in West London

[P50]

never had paint.... cherished and very expensive...

[P50]

cornershop said:

Looks similar colour to mine actually, granite green?

Very well observed dear boy.

Special order L699

Sublime colour on what is arguably and collectively the finest machine ever constructed.

The G50 Coupe is a legend. A finely tuned hammer designed to effortesly devour continents.

For sale when I'm dead...

Edited by P50 on Friday 12th September 22:31

[P50]

mollytherocker said:

If its really paint free and its as good as you say, then why mess with it?

Leave it be. Its very special.

The decklid/spoiler will be wrapped in blankets for the new custodian one day.

I want in non sport. The garish spolier destroys the lines IMPHO.

It's all bolt on. I'm not that stupid/shallow.

[P50]

Klippie said:

P50 said:

never had paint.... cherished and very expensive...

Lovely that......911's of that era look so right, with the spoiler fitted but thats just me.

Please post more pictures when its de-spoilered.

I will. Need to sell one of my cars to get the job done A1

Here's another pic. The car is utterly superb. I had several G50's around 15-18 years ago and they weren't a patch on this.

[P50]

mollytherocker said:

Is that your Messerschmitt?

Indeed it is....

Edited by P50 on Monday 15th September 07:08

[P50]

EJH said:

Does the car have a/c? If so (and if you're removing the front spoiler), you should fit the a/c evaporator protector bar; new ones are available from Porsche and are on the parts diagram (I have the number but it's on the other computer - I can look it out if required).

No a/c on my contraption but thanks for tip.

[P50]

garyhun said:

Can someone explain to a simpleton like me what 'unpainted' means.

Do you just mean never been re-painted, still as it left the factory?

Yes. Unpainted means never refinished or repaired.

Originality is lord with all collectibles.

It shows the car has been looked after and you can see what you're getting stories and all...

[P50]

EJH said:

P50,

Is that a Hayward and Scott exhaust I see...?

I only say as it looks much like the H&S on mine:

Edited by EJH on Monday 15th September 22:04

I don't know the brand of the exhaust. Prev owner fitted it. Seems the same loudness and I have a side silence delete pipe. I'll leave it as it does the job..