Show me your Targa bar repainted pics

[targa80]

I am getting close to the point where I will repaint the Targa bar. I know what was used at the factory since I have the product info/part numbers from my repair manual. What I am interested in is pictures of alternative paint types used on the targa bar. I have read the posts on the Wurth satin black as a good substitute. Anyone use any other type of paint? If you can I would like to see pictures of the finished product. Thanks

[david914]

I'd suggest looking into having it powder coated along with the rest of the cars black trim, especially since you've already got everything apart.

[mtelliott]

I've got mine stripped and am planning on going to the Satin Black. I'll post some pictures once I get it done. I have a little bondo work to do on it. Seems the PO had an antenna mounted to the bar. Discovered the previous bondo work when I was stripping the pain. I'll be using a good etcher first then the satin black on top of that.

[K. Roman]

Whatever you do keep it matte. I just saw a black coat that had a bit of shine and it didn't look right...My2

[surflvr911sc]

I just had mine powder coated, sorry I didn't get pictures, my wife had the camera on a trip. I'll post some pics tomorrow if you'd like.

I went w/ semi-gloss black, w/ 30% gloss as opposed to the normal 60%. My powder coating guy doesn't like to use less gloss than that w/ black b/c he says it will fade and oxidize.

I like the way it came out. It's a bit shinier than I wanted but it's a pretty close match to the black window trim and the rubber when all dressed up. Best of all, I shouldn’t need to worry about it fading, etc for a long, long time.

[mfbarnes]

Check out mine. Done for $15 in my garage, plus some 400 grit wet/dry I had lying around.

FS 86 Targa Carrera, Gran Prix White

[steve911]

Pat-
I'll try and get a picture when I go home tonight. I repainted mine about a year ago using Wurth satin.

[markwemple]

I used a $2 satin black from walMart along with a napa self-etching primer. 600 grit and prep-solv. Turned out great for well under $10. Hardest part is remoing it. I also too the time to remove all glue, badges and the rust along the mounting holes.

[trader220]

I don't know what specific paint they used. It used to look very weathered and faded now look! I know its not a close up but it looks brand new again, nice matt finish.

[steve911]

Pat--
Not the best, but hopefully these help. The inside shot was taken soon after I repainted the targa bar; the outside shot was one year later.