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Targa bar on a 911 from 1976
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I have a 911 Targa from 1976, with black painted Targa bar, and I want it to be in polished metal look. Were all the factory painted Targa bars made of stainless steel ? and can the painting be removed to give it the polished look ? Thanks. Torsten |
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11-26-2020, 12:56 AM
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The Targa bar in my 1973 is brushed, not polished. If you want an unpainted one, think about getting a separate one from 1973 or earlier rather than mess with your Targa Bar.
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And I might be interested in an extra one to "un-convert" my 76 cabriolet...
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Took the black paint off my 77 targa with chemical stripper. Slightly scuff in one direction with Scotchbrite pad after. Looks identical to a factory unpainted bar. None were ever polished, they were all brushed SS.
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11-26-2020, 12:09 PM
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The silver looks better IMHO. More contrast.
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Some of us went crazy and polished the heck out of it. . .
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11-26-2020, 06:25 PM
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Cornerlot, what kind of chemical stripper did you use?
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You'll also have to do the window trims,the headlights,fuchs...in my opinion.
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The paint of the Targa bar from my Targa was almost gone when I got the car. So I removed the rest and gave it the brushed look.
    Cheers Engelbert
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I used a strong stripper, Aircraft Stripper, and the paint literally fell off which is helpful so I didnt scratch the stainless. Looks much better in my opinion.
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i was in same debate as mine was beat up.
so when i cleaned to stainless steel it looked amazing but it didn't go well with the black trim theme of my car. for 100 bucks i had it powder coated black and imo looks amazing.    
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Stripped mine - just a few hours work well worthwhile I loathed the black look. Removed from car - paint stripper then brushed
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