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Jason Lindquist
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Restore or Replace?

#1 Post by Jason Lindquist »

Going to be asking this question about a lot of items. Just got the car back from paint and beginning to line up the parts to reassemble. Not trying to make a concours winner, just want to drive it. Can these be repaired or should I replace? Thanks in advance for your input!
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#2 Post by Mark Pribanic »

IMHO, I would re-use the originals
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#3 Post by Norm Miller »

Looks like coastal corrosion.
I would use simichrome polish, they will look fine even if you polish through the clear coating.
Don't polish the Reutter badge, just wash it.

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#4 Post by Jason Lindquist »

Thanks for the advice! More question for you guys. Are the "Porsche" and "S" emblems supposed to be gold with a clear coat? Would bead blasting take the green oxidation off the hood badge and not ruin the enamel? Lastly, should I install the headliner before the carpet of carpet then the headliner? Thanks again for the info!

Jason

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#5 Post by Doug McDonnell »

I did headliner first. Carpet I left util just ready for carpet then seats. I felt no use getting in and out repeatedly with fresh carpeting to install rear window and quarter windows, clothes hooks etc.
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#6 Post by Jason Lindquist »

Same question, different parts. Should bead blast or replace? Are these anodized? Thanks for looking!
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#7 Post by Dan Epperly »

Jason Lindquist wrote:Thanks for the advice! More question for you guys. Are the "Porsche" and "S" emblems supposed to be gold with a clear coat? Would bead blasting take the green oxidation off the hood badge and not ruin the enamel? Lastly, should I install the headliner before the carpet of carpet then the headliner? Thanks again for the info!

Jason
The green is just oxidation, try a drop of Ospho on it and see what happens.
As for the aluminum bits they were anodized. I polished the hell out of mine by hand and reused them because I hate aftermarket stuff.

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