STD Tuning Body Mods matching paint?

matching paint?

matching paint?

 
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larsalan
Superturbo

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09-29-2011, 07:21 PM #1
I saw those bumpers off in the 'rally car' thread. And I'm thinking I could pull my bumpers and trim pieces, weld up any holes and bondo in the groove where the trim goes.
I wonder is there any hope of matching the paint on the body on just those sections or does the whole car need to be repainted?
We paint trucks at this new job I have but I dunno about matching the nice glossy finish that is on my car.
I dont think the paint is factory right now either cause I have seen a spot that looks like a ghost of some runny paint.
[Image: IMG00517-20110611-1245.jpg]

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
09-29-2011, 07:21 PM #1

I saw those bumpers off in the 'rally car' thread. And I'm thinking I could pull my bumpers and trim pieces, weld up any holes and bondo in the groove where the trim goes.
I wonder is there any hope of matching the paint on the body on just those sections or does the whole car need to be repainted?
We paint trucks at this new job I have but I dunno about matching the nice glossy finish that is on my car.
I dont think the paint is factory right now either cause I have seen a spot that looks like a ghost of some runny paint.
[Image: IMG00517-20110611-1245.jpg]


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
09-30-2011, 08:18 PM #2
Well, I deleted the bumpers today. Call it weight reduction stage 1, those bits are like 90lbs.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
09-30-2011, 08:18 PM #2

Well, I deleted the bumpers today. Call it weight reduction stage 1, those bits are like 90lbs.


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
10-19-2011, 01:54 PM #3
Hey,

I took off my front bumper also... I noticed some difference in steering, performance or could be my mind was playing tricks on me. I took our bathroom scale and weighed just the front bumper. Around 29 pounds. Then, I weighed myself. I think my car is better off if I go on a diet.... LOL. Following your lead and taking off the back bumper this weekend if it stop raining. Good deal!

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
10-19-2011, 01:54 PM #3

Hey,

I took off my front bumper also... I noticed some difference in steering, performance or could be my mind was playing tricks on me. I took our bathroom scale and weighed just the front bumper. Around 29 pounds. Then, I weighed myself. I think my car is better off if I go on a diet.... LOL. Following your lead and taking off the back bumper this weekend if it stop raining. Good deal!


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

 
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