What Did You Do To Your 911 Today?

[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

Thank you sir. Yes, wet sand and polish with Griot's products, pads and liquids. Patience Makes The Polisher........

Good for you. I'm always fascinated by people who can really do paint correction well. Looking forward to seeing your finished project.

[bob joyce 2.4L Find all posts View Profile Close bob joyce]

i thought i was going to have to sand down and reclear the driver door,
there were very small solvent pop looking pin holes, the only part on the car that had some.
i decided to color sand with 8oo and soapy water using a knife sharpening stone for a block to see how deep they were. luckily, they were just a little lower that the Ambiant "orange peel' .


So the door is "cut" and preliminarily "buffed' and looks fine...

[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

i thought i was going to have to sand down and reclear the driver door,
there were very small solvent pop looking pin holes, the only part on the car that had some.
i decided to color sand with 8oo and soapy water using a knife sharpening stone for a block to see how deep they were. luckily, they were just a little lower that the Ambiant "orange peel' .


So the door is "cut" and preliminarily "buffed' and looks fine...

Interested in the level of do-it-yourself here, Bob. Are you a professional? Was this done in a booth? Looking good, btw!

[soterik HTH....! Find all posts View Profile Close soterik]

And........... Prior to the start of my paint correction journey, some friends stopped by to see the car. My buddy's wife asked why Porsche would brand a car with SLUT..... Can't seem to un-see this now:

Nice work on the paint! PreA Speedster??? Interesting plate on the 911, looks like mid 60's non-reflector.

[chiroracer 2.0L Find all posts View Profile Close chiroracer]

Putting my factory AC bits back in after 20 years. With compressor en route from griffiths. I used to think the outlet manifold interfered with my knees but actually not too noticeable.Pics to come.

[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

Putting my factory AC bits back in after 20 years. With compressor en route from griffiths. I used to think the outlet manifold interfered with my knees but actually not too noticeable.Pics to come.

Looking forward to it! I have the same project ahead of me so this will be very helpful! Please start a new thread when you do!

[DanielJ 2.0L Find all posts View Profile Close DanielJ]

Nice work on the paint! PreA Speedster??? Interesting plate on the 911, looks like mid 60's non-reflector.

Thank you for the comment on the paint work. A bit of a deeper dive into that old saying of “Wax-On, Wax-Off.”

Good eye on the ‘55 Speedster. It will get some love soon. That plate won’t work for the DMV. It is off my ‘62 Vette that I bought 52 yeas ago....

BTW, looked at your web-site. Nice to see another source for parts. Thank you.

[bob joyce 2.4L Find all posts View Profile Close bob joyce]

Interested in the level of do-it-yourself here, Bob. Are you a professional? Was this done in a booth? Looking good, btw!

well JP. it is a long complicated story.
i will give the short version.
over 40 years ago i did Porsche restorations for money (the Operating Engineers thing kicked in)
very high quality body and paint was easy for me. (evidenced by my current black 1961 Roadster, painted in 1999)
i have been retired since 2004, and i surfed and built surf boards until i got very sick in 2015.
a couple of compounding things lead to my main left artery to the heart was blocked 99%
it was not properly diagnosed until July 2017, they stented me. and instantly i knew i had a new chance to live
the blockage had left its effects on me. i could not talk in complete sentences and had problems negotiating the three stairs to get into my house. when i walked i dragged my feet.
i had done math every single day in my Engineering work and now could not even do simplest math. even my vision was effected.
So. I knew i had to something to engage my brain and challenge me in a way that would keep my interest.
So, this car was the perfect remedy. I knew i had all the talents to do it but it was trying to tap into those talents that were very hard to do.
I don't know how it plays into it but in 2015 i had to stop all use of petroleum type products. I would have anaphylactic type reactions. ( i even had to have others do work on my car)
So. incredibly the major body work was doable without incident and when i stated the refinishing phases i only experienced very slight "indicators' and i would step aside for a week or so. Thats why i am painting thigs piece ably .
I wet down the floor and paint one thing at a time primarily. (Long winded but i got to your answer)

[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

well JP. it is a long complicated story.
i will give the short version.
over 40 years ago i did Porsche restorations for money (the Operating Engineers thing kicked in)
very high quality body and paint was easy for me. (evidenced by my current black 1961 Roadster, painted in 1999)
i have been retired since 2004, and i surfed and built surf boards until i got very sick in 2015.
a couple of compounding things lead to my main left artery to the heart was blocked 99%
it was not properly diagnosed until July 2017, they stented me. and instantly i knew i had a new chance to live
the blockage had left its effects on me. i could not talk in complete sentences and had problems negotiating the three stairs to get into my house. when i walked i dragged my feet.
i had done math every single day in my Engineering work and now could not even do simplest math. even my vision was effected.
So. I knew i had to something to engage my brain and challenge me in a way that would keep my interest.
So, this car was the perfect remedy. I knew i had all the talents to do it but it was trying to tap into those talents that were very hard to do.
I don't know how it plays into it but in 2015 i had to stop all use of petroleum type products. I would have anaphylactic type reactions. ( i even had to have others do work on my car)
So. incredibly the major body work was doable without incident and when i stated the refinishing phases i only experienced very slight "indicators' and i would step aside for a week or so. Thats why i am painting thigs piece ably .
I wet down the floor and paint one thing at a time primarily. (Long winded but i got to your answer)

Simply incredible, Bob. What a story and I hope that someday I have the honor or meeting you in person.

[bob joyce 2.4L Find all posts View Profile Close bob joyce]

john. the car you would probably enjoy. but as for meeting me ... Potatoe
thanks for the comment.

[DanielJ 2.0L Find all posts View Profile Close DanielJ]

john. the car you would probably enjoy. but as for meeting me ... Potatoe
thanks for the comment.

Think I'd really enjoy some time with you as well. We have similar interest in cars. That '61 is just plain beautiful and is right there with my '63 Cab. As for those potatoes you mentioned; we can deep fry, air fry, bake, sauteed, put them in a salad, BBQ and or put them in with sardines..............and maybe some beers too! Could be a fun day!

[bob joyce 2.4L Find all posts View Profile Close bob joyce]

WOW beautiful cab.... all sound good, me being Irish

[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

Guys, can I come if I drive my '61 Roadster?

[bob joyce 2.4L Find all posts View Profile Close bob joyce]

Yes . Beautiful car JP.
These cars are so much fun to drive.......

[DanielJ 2.0L Find all posts View Profile Close DanielJ]

Have to agree with Mr. Joyce..... Beautiful car JP and like he said, these are wonderful to drive. In fact, I'll host a gathering and invite some other friends to bring something air cooled to park in the yard while we party: