The grille on my '72 coupe is rather faded and discolored. It appears that it was originally a dark annodized color. Is this correct? If so, anyone know about restoring one to original appearance? who/where/how, etc.
thanks,
Frank
The grille on my '72 coupe is rather faded and discolored. It appears that it was originally a dark annodized color. Is this correct? If so, anyone know about restoring one to original appearance? who/where/how, etc.
thanks,
Frank
Cheers!
Frank Kohnen
Jupiter, FL USA
Registry Member #921
1972 Bahia Red 911 Coupe #9112100390..."Rudy" SOLD
1967 Savannah Beige VW Beetle Sedan #117364457..."Heidi"...aka "Tinker Toy"
Yes it is anodised and must be disassembled and the rivets replaced to be able to re do the anodising. I am sure someone in the states can do it if a small business in Australia is able to reproduce a near perfect finish on my 2.4S Targa
Clyde Boyer
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed my first ever 911 (1995)
Early S Registry Member #294
First Aussie R Gruppe Member #366
TYP 901 Register Inc #6
Thanks Clyde. Anyone have a US referral/contact?Originally Posted by BOYER73S
Cheers!
Frank Kohnen
Jupiter, FL USA
Registry Member #921
1972 Bahia Red 911 Coupe #9112100390..."Rudy" SOLD
1967 Savannah Beige VW Beetle Sedan #117364457..."Heidi"...aka "Tinker Toy"
These guys do it. They're in Burbank, Ca.
http://www.anobrite.com/
Bobby
71' Olive 2.2E Targa / Early S #491
I've always considered the glass to be half full...that is until I reached middle age and realized that it is actually half empty.
Hi Clyde
Firstly was that your white RS I was lusting over in a workshop in sunny down town Moorabbin during the week?
Anyway, I'm in the process of doing this restoration myself, and am looking for someone to take care of the polishing and anodising. Mind if ask who you used?
Paul W
1969 911
Australian Type 901 Register #77
Yes thats my RS.... talk to Gary at Car Shine in Flemington he arranged it all for me....took forever, cost plenty but did an excellent job and I never did find out who he took it to although I asked several times.
Clyde Boyer
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed my first ever 911 (1995)
Early S Registry Member #294
First Aussie R Gruppe Member #366
TYP 901 Register Inc #6
And you probably won't...he likes to play his cards close to his chest and as you have discovered you'll pay plenty for that; but my experience in the main is that you will get your money's worth.Originally Posted by BOYER73S
Paul...pockets full of $$$ and then give Gary a call ...and take a real deep breath before you remove those rivets! And yes the RS spends a lot of time looking pretty in our workshop - either that or the 2.4S Targa...both are welcome for babysitting anytime .
Cheers,
I was quoted $600 here in the States to refurbish the grille on my '72
Cheers!
Frank Kohnen
Jupiter, FL USA
Registry Member #921
1972 Bahia Red 911 Coupe #9112100390..."Rudy" SOLD
1967 Savannah Beige VW Beetle Sedan #117364457..."Heidi"...aka "Tinker Toy"
That's ridiculous, keep looking.
Nothing wrong with a little Patina if you just wanna buy another used one in above average condition???
That's what I would do
Thanks for the responses.
I've resolved that I will not be going as far as removing rivets on the base, its all in pretty good order as it is and will clean up well. I'll just have the base supports masked off and have the mesh sprayed and baked.
Found a couple of sources for both polishing and anodising, the later is a customer of mine who specialises in small fiddly pieces. All working out well I'll share these resources later.
Paul W
1969 911
Australian Type 901 Register #77