Paint Question

[Beltdrive]

When did Porsche start using clearcoats? I have a 1984 Carrera cab that has original paint in great condition that doesn't have a clearcoat.What kind of paint does this car have? How would I get the rubber trim at the front on the bumper to lay flat? Thanks Gord.

[mreid]

My 84 has clear coat. You need to replace the "smile" and then keep it conditioned so it doesn't dry out.

[Fixer]

The bubbling smile is rust, there's metal bonded in there.
In '84 Porsche clear coated all there cars.
I have a good one if you want it cheap.

[AVDCAV]

Buy the cheap smile ". Yours is toast

[962porsche]

this question has been asked many time on the forums and i have stated then they changed from single stage colors to clear coat colors for there solid colors .
your 1984 porsche was a single stage color only . porsche did not start clearing solid colors un till years later .

[Beltdrive]

Thanks guys for the replies and good advice.962 I've read some of your posts and it's good to have your knowledge.