914 2.0 > 3.0 GT Conversion

[defianty]

Years ago a bought a replacement targa top that was in much better condition than the one I got with my car. However like many others it had lost a corner at some point in its life. It was a presentable top but need looking at now.

This is the damaged corner.



After cleaning the area I started to build it up using fibreglass filler.



Before long I had enough filler there to enable me to reshape the corner as it would have originally been.

[defianty]

On removing the latch hardwear I came across one screw that wouldn't budge and in the end I had to drill out the insert.



Once I had the insert out I could see that it closely resembled a rivnut.



So with some strong two part adhesive I glued in a rivnut in its place.

[defianty]

I'd seen Raptor Beliner used before to repaint the targa texture and fairly recently U-POL have released it in 2K Aerosol. After finding a couple of rather cheap cans on Ebay I decided to go that route.



With the roof sanded down almost smooth with 80 grit and a few small repairs made and primered I was ready to give it a go.

Two cans later the job was done. To start with the finish was a bit patchy but I was prepared for that I knew it would impove after it had flashed off.

So 24 hours later this it what I had.





And here's that corner repair

[defianty]

The next day I refitted the original Perlon and refurbished latches I did a few months ago along with new fittings.









Really happy with the result. The texture of the raptor liner is a bit finer than the original finish but it's closer to the finish of the vinyl on the sail panels.

[210bhp]

Lovely work Stephen

Regards
Mike

[johnM]

It really is impressive stuff Stephen.

[bjmullan]

Lovely, looks like new

[Gary71]

Really good, that Raptor gave a great finish.

[jtparr]

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[defianty]

Thanks guys, pleased to tick another thing off the list.

[rhd racer]

Fantastic finish Stephen, very impressive

[defianty]

It's painted! I was speechless when I first saw the car. It truly looks fantastic. At this stage it's just a gun finish but it still looks impressive.

Plan now is not to rush and leave it a couple of weeks for the paint to harden before polishing. All being well I should take delivery of it at the end of the month.



















Link to walk around video.

[Bootsy]

Wonderful!

[Lightweight_911]

Looks stunning Stephen !

It's going to be a fabulous car when it's finished ...

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[jtparr]

Top drawer ..