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"Targa" script finish question
What metal is the targa script on the bar? I would like to Polish the face
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04-20-2010, 05:12 AM
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Its black plastic. You could always paint it
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04-20-2010, 06:19 AM
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I am almost certain it is metal as I have tried to remove it - are you sure?
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04-20-2010, 07:17 AM
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My 1980 SC has script made of aluminum.
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They are made out of pot metal, and break very easy.
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04-20-2010, 08:07 AM
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i havent removed mine either but just to be safe I checked it with a small magnet. Didn´t stick and it sure feels like plastic. Mine´ an 87 model so I don´t know if the earlier ones had metal but I don´t think so
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04-20-2010, 08:09 AM
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[QUOTE=don gilbert;5305898]They are made out of pot metal, and break very easy.
Painting it would probably be the more sensible option then |
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04-20-2010, 08:34 AM
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I just removed / refinished my Targa bar and removed these and cleaned them up...they are definitiely made of aluminum on my 1980.
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 Pretty sure they are metal. |
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04-20-2010, 09:55 AM
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My bad - pollish!! It is metal on my car but would rather pollish the face to a bright shine than paint. ....
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Had it right, now spelled(spelt) wrong, drop the cap ....... thats right. write right ?
wtf ....... i should have left this on alone ... right....no now thats a left have a nice day 
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04-20-2010, 03:05 PM
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So anyone seen the metal one polished?
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04-20-2010, 03:52 PM
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Polished Targa Script
Did the script on my 83SC about 4 years ago - took a pic tonight to show:
 Mine started out painted flat black. I started sanding with ~ 220 grit and brought it down to ~2,000. From there I went to a buffing wheel and compound. The surface has dulled slightly over the years - I'm sure I could bring it back to full luster with some rubbing compound, just haven't had the ambition to get out the toothbrush to clean the excess aftermath. I like the look and it was a pretty easy project. Best of luck, Gordo
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04-20-2010, 06:34 PM
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I like mine the original black, matching the bar.
In fact, on my current car, I painted the 'targa' black, it was silver. |
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04-20-2010, 09:09 PM
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Thanks all - I do appreciate the input
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04-21-2010, 06:37 AM
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75 Porsche 911
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