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Thread: 70 S shroud repair

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    70 S shroud repair

    Had a couple conversations with Damon (Series 900) recently about sourcing an amber shroud for a 3.2 SS twin plug project. His shrouds look amazing and I had convinced myself that I would probably go ahead and replace the red shroud on my 70 S engine which has several battle scars...more like missing limbs. I decided today that I am going to repair the damaged areas (create a negative mold and section in missing glass) and keep the original shroud. My question is...what is a close approximation of the correct red for the shroud? I fully realize that the shrouds originally were not painted, but the resin was impregnated with color. After my repairs I will need to re-color the repaired areas. Anybody have any suggestions for hi-heat red paint that looks acceptable? These are my primary problem areas...
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    Actually, any good-quality paint will work. I like PPG two-part catalyzed acrylic. You can get a color match at their stores. The temperature range is not excessive.

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    I was actually hoping somebody has done this and could point me in the direction of a brand and a color....like "duplicolor Ford Red" : )
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedo View Post
    I was actually hoping somebody has done this and could point me in the direction of a brand and a color....like "duplicolor Ford Red" : )
    Here is mine done in PORSCHE Guards Red (G1).
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    Lars, why not just buy one from Damon? He has spent years perfecting it, the "Factory" (Atlanta) buys his stuff.

    I am not a paid shill. I am an unpaid shill. But the man is a genius with fiberglass. Save the old shroud for posterity but enjoy a new one with "hairy texture."
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    Quote Originally Posted by 304065 View Post
    Lars, why not just buy one from Damon? He has spent years perfecting it, the "Factory" (Atlanta) buys his stuff.

    I am not a paid shill. I am an unpaid shill. But the man is a genius with fiberglass. Save the old shroud for posterity but enjoy a new one with "hairy texture."
    I seem to recall a recent thread about DAMON in Pelican saying that he was not active in producing the shields any longer. If not true, I have a need for one...can you confirm he is doing them again?

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    Yes Damon is still producing them. I recently bought a red shroud from him within the past 45 days. Great guy to deal with and a really high quality reproduction.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 304065 View Post
    Lars, why not just buy one from Damon? He has spent years perfecting it, the "Factory" (Atlanta) buys his stuff.

    I am not a paid shill. I am an unpaid shill. But the man is a genius with fiberglass. Save the old shroud for posterity but enjoy a new one with "hairy texture."
    I very well may end up doing that...
    ...but given that I am basically restoring every square inch of this car anyway, I thought I would attempt to resurrect the shroud first. Some people are like that...and it irritates the hell out of others. : )
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevesc_us View Post
    Yes Damon is still producing them. I recently bought a red shroud from him within the past 45 days. Great guy to deal with and a really high quality reproduction.
    Thank you for the confirmation - most appreciated.

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    Lars,
    I've had good results with wet-sanding, followed by rubbing compound...followed by some satin-clear. Retains the original gel-coat/color...
    Here's a link to a thread i posted on Pelican.

    http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...urbishing.html

    regards,
    al

    PS: Also, I recently installed one of Damon's shrouds on a 3.2. He makes very nice shrouds and i highly recommend him/them.
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