Paint To Sample 996s ? - Page 2

sammy-r · 10-31-2009, 02:57 AM

My car is a paint to sample, but I believe the color is actually iris blue.

Wellardmac · 10-31-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pmkazz

I dont think the owner cares because this cost a lot to paint.. Everything was removed.. Apparently there is one out there that was a paint to order. Check it out (and the sale price). http://www.allmotorsales.com/bobporsche.html

(ps) sorry to highjack this tread..

I'm sure the owner doesn't care, otherwise they wouldn't have done it, but I do wonder about the panels that didn't get painted.

I know if I were looking at a car and discovered it it had been repainted like that I'd walk away - especially if you're telling me that the entire surface was stripped prior to the repaint, as that would have removed the cathodic corrosion inhibitor and make it prone to rust.

Phil G. · 10-31-2009, 02:36 PM

To do a repaint correctly, the car literally needs to be dissembled, and the panels stripped and completely redone. My brother is in the process of having his '71 MB 280SL repainted in this manner - very expensive if done right (somewhere between $20-30K).

pmkazz · 10-31-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil G.

To do a repaint correctly, the car literally needs to be dissembled, and the panels stripped and completely redone. My brother is in the process of having his '71 MB 280SL repainted in this manner - very expensive if done right (somewhere between $20-30K).

Correct. Also almost all the body is composite panels and every body part/panel was removed and painted separately and individually (and there were a lot of body parts). It was interesting to get a good look at the GT minis the body. Most of the frame, interior, etc., is carbon fiber. And you are very right on the pricing.. It was an interesting project to see.

Wellardmac · 10-31-2009, 05:12 PM

Wow! That's quite a job!

pmkazz · 10-31-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wellardmac

Wow! That's quite a job!

It was pretty amazing. I will PM you next week and tell you all about my car paint problems and the on the outcome (if you remember could not match the Glacier White).

Wellardmac · 10-31-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pmkazz

It was pretty amazing. I will PM you next week and tell you all about my car paint problems and the on the outcome (if you remember could not match the Glacier White).

I do remember that. I had been meaning to follow up with you to see how it turned out.

pmkazz · 10-31-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wellardmac

I do remember that. I had been meaning to follow up with you to see how it turned out.

Very long story and interesting.. Should have the final results next week. But I will say the guy that did the Orange GT is doing mine. I will let you know.

kevjandon · 11-01-2009, 03:27 AM

Was car hunting tonight and found these (one GT2, one Turbo, One C2 but all are 996's):

http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door19.htm

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...p&cardist=2052

pmkazz · 11-01-2009, 12:15 PM

[quote=kevjandon;7036214]Was car hunting tonight and found these (one GT2, one Turbo, One C2 but all are 996's):

All three colors turned my stomach....

RollingArt · 11-01-2009, 02:15 PM

[quote=kevjandon;7036214]Was car hunting tonight and found these (one GT2, one Turbo, One C2 but all are 996's):

http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door19.htm

The GT2 @ RPM is one of Seinfeld's cars.

I see the price on it has been lowered by $50,000 !

I always gag when I see RPM pricing. I know some here swear by RPM. I wouldn't bother making a phone call there.

Phil

tooloud10 · 11-01-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kevjandon

Was car hunting tonight and found these (one GT2, one Turbo, One C2 but all are 996's):

http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door19.htm

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...p&cardist=2052

I think that third one is a scam...it's that green TT that has been mentioned in the thread a few times. The ad says "private seller", it doesn't mention that it's a turbo, and they're asking $26k for it.

Edgy01 · 11-01-2009, 06:30 PM

That's the unsellable 996 turbo with green interior.

falcon7x7 · 11-01-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tooloud10

I think that third one is a scam...it's that green TT that has been mentioned in the thread a few times. The ad says "private seller", it doesn't mention that it's a turbo, and they're asking $26k for it.

Yes, That one has been around, the last price I saw was like 46k..must be a scam. With that being said, think it will sell at this "new" price (if not a scam)?

kevjandon · 11-01-2009, 10:41 PM

Personally, I like the GT2 at RPM.

Here is boxster that claims to be a paint to sample, but it looks like cobalt blue.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

10-31-2009, 02:57 AM	#16
sammy-r Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 55	My car is a paint to sample, but I believe the color is actually iris blue. __________________ '01 996 Cab

10-31-2009, 02:36 PM	#18
Phil G. Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maple Glen, PA Posts: 2,768	To do a repaint correctly, the car literally needs to be dissembled, and the panels stripped and completely redone. My brother is in the process of having his '71 MB 280SL repainted in this manner - very expensive if done right (somewhere between $20-30K). __________________ Phil G. 2004 Carrera 4S Coupe, 6MT Atlas Grey , Black Full/Supple Leather, Bi-Xenons, Technic Package, SS Exhaust, Heated Seats, Wheel Caps with Colored Crests, Bose, 6 disc CD, Alu-Look Console, OEM SSK, clear side markers, 3M ClearBra, CPO until 2/2010. *Gone 8.25.09* 2008 Audi TT Roadster S-Line, Ice Silver, Black Leather, 6MT, SSK, 19" RS4 style wheels. 2009 BMW 328i (x-Drive) Space Gray, Oyster Leather, Steptronic, Sport, Premium, Cold, Logic7/Sirius, Xenons, iPod adapter.

10-31-2009, 05:12 PM	#20
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11-01-2009, 06:30 PM	#28
Edgy01 Poseur Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 9,275	That's the unsellable 996 turbo with green interior. __________________ Dan 06 997S PCCB Hard-Top Cabrio Turq. Blue, Nat. Brn Leather http://www.rennteam.com/photopost/sh...00&ppuser=8756

11-01-2009, 03:27 AM	#24
kevjandon Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 168	Was car hunting tonight and found these (one GT2, one Turbo, One C2 but all are 996's): http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door19.htm http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...p&cardist=2052

11-01-2009, 12:15 PM	#25
pmkazz Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dana Point, California Posts: 156	[quote=kevjandon;7036214]Was car hunting tonight and found these (one GT2, one Turbo, One C2 but all are 996's): All three colors turned my stomach....

11-01-2009, 02:15 PM	#26
RollingArt Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: S.F. bay area Posts: 338	[quote=kevjandon;7036214]Was car hunting tonight and found these (one GT2, one Turbo, One C2 but all are 996's): http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door19.htm The GT2 @ RPM is one of Seinfeld's cars. I see the price on it has been lowered by $50,000 ! I always gag when I see RPM pricing. I know some here swear by RPM. I wouldn't bother making a phone call there. Phil

11-01-2009, 10:41 PM	#30
kevjandon Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 168	Personally, I like the GT2 at RPM. Here is boxster that claims to be a paint to sample, but it looks like cobalt blue. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false