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  1. fmomen

    fmomen Karting

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    #1 fmomen, Jul 15, 2005
    I have a 93 TS with the original black top. I want it painted the color of the car i.e. RED. Is this a difficult process, I have heard this is possible, can anyone let me know the process and also are there any pictures of this top the car--how this looks actually.
     
  2. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #2 MDshore348, Jul 15, 2005
    look at my pic in profile. i painted it myself. just sand the profile down, /its fiberglass/ prime and paint with glasurit , the paint code is on the engine bonnet of the car. easy.
     
  3. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 ernie, Jul 15, 2005
    I did the same thing as Darron. I sanded it smooth, bondo'd it, and then blocked it out. I'm not handy with a paint gun so I payed a friend to shoot it for me. It's not a hard job. Make sure to take off the, window rubber, and metal strips on the side, and DON'T loose the little screws. LOL. When your done you will also want to wet color sand it, and then buff it out to a nice shine.
     
  4. PassionIsFerrari

    PassionIsFerrari Formula 3

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    #4 PassionIsFerrari, Jul 15, 2005
    what grit paper did you all use to sand it down with?
     
  5. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 ernie, Jul 15, 2005
    If I remember right it was 80 grit to get the bumps out?
     
  6. OmegaSteve

    OmegaSteve Formula Junior

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    #6 OmegaSteve, Jul 15, 2005
    Unless you actually know what you are doing, I would get it done properly rather than risk f***ing it up. It may sound easy but come on it's a Ferrari, get it done by a pro, or at least someone who has a good knowledge of finishings.

    How much is it gonna cost, 300 of your 'bucks'? Doing it yourself is not worth the risk.

    I know what way I would go, but thats because I know f**k all about spraying.
     
  7. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #7 MDshore348, Jul 15, 2005
    maybe i assume everyone knows how to paint... just take to a bodyshop, tell them its off of a fiero , you get it done cheaper...:)
     
  8. fmomen

    fmomen Karting

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    #8 fmomen, Jul 20, 2005
    Thanks a lot. Am going for it tommorow. Can wait
     
  9. PATRIEK

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    #9 PATRIEK, Jul 20, 2005

    don't forget the pics ... before, during and after
    I like to see it, ... I'm interested in doing mine also
     
  10. PassionIsFerrari

    PassionIsFerrari Formula 3

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    #10 PassionIsFerrari, Jul 20, 2005
    Hows that new beauty of a car running?
     
  11. fmomen

    fmomen Karting

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    #11 fmomen, Jul 26, 2005
    Hi Patrick,
    Havent got time yet with the body shop. Will give you the complete low down when I send it to the shop.
    Cant wait to see it myself after its done
     
  12. PATRIEK

    PATRIEK Formula Junior

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    #12 PATRIEK, Jul 26, 2005
    thanks,
     
  13. Mike C

    Mike C F1 Veteran
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    #13 Mike C, Jul 26, 2005
    Had mine done on my 308QV GTS. See my profile pic...
     

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