Doing a repaint, do I need to fully remove the fenders?

[dromano]

I'm peeping my 1981 911sc for a repaint, black to Tangerine. I was planning to remove the fenders, but considering just loosening them enough to remove the cowl seals and paint around the edges. Any have any advice?

[drcoastline]

That would work, Very similar as to how it would have originally been painted.

[962porsche]

as long as your not finding any rust between the cowl and fenders what you want to do will work just fine .
if the fenders have never been off the car before you will find a spot weld were the two fender to cowl bolts are . take a stout putty knife and slide it between the fender and cowl and hit it hard with a hammer to pop the weld louse .

[E Sully]

962 porsche, do you re-spot weld the fender when installing?

[962porsche]

on some yes it all depends on the level of the job the customer is paying for .