Factory Correct - Decklid Hinge Paint for Metallic Colors

[rgupta250]

Hi Everyone:

I am hoping this question will yield a consistent answer from all.

My understanding is that MY71 911s had painted decklid hinges. My question is: For a gold metallic car was the decklid hinge painted only in base color or both base color and clearcoat?

Best,
Ravi

[Scott A]

this is a 71 met gold. never restored, super low mileage car.
with the gloss coat on the hinges

[rgupta250]

Thanks Scott for the reply and pictures. That's what I had suspected.

Best,
Ravi

[Richy]

Base and clear coat for sure .

[RSTarga]

Wow,that is the first metallic from the 70's I have seen without "cracked" clear coat. Was it ever in the sun?

[Scott A]

i cannot remember the history, i used to know it. i cant even remember the miles, but it was real low.
the driver door was repainted, and a muffler and that's about it.
maybe someone here at the registry owns it now. It sold about 4 years ago.

one of my cars, which i still have, was california, metallic gold...and was repainted in the first few years.

[rgupta250]

Now you got me really curious, Scott.

Let’s see some pictures of that gold metallic ride of yours!

Best,
Ravi