After Harvey did my wheels, 7s and 9s:
http://imageshack.us/a/img854/7834/veronicad.jpg

Latest!
http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_7738.jpg
http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_5838.jpg

My latest.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/...89c9b42915.jpg
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/...bff0a9420b.jpg

Here's my little monster.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/p...DSC_0598-1.jpg

I thought Guard's Red was Indish rot auf Deutche. I could be wrong, but that's never happened before...

Here's mine:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1353463193.jpg

Guards Red and Indishrot is the same:

PORSCHE INDISCHROT G8/027/G1 1972-1987 SOLID.
GUARDS RED 80K/G1 1987 - SOLID.

However sometimes you may see the hue of the color be a bit more darker than others even when the color code is exactly the same.

Guard's red rolls off the tongue faster and easier than "Indish rot auf Deutche" OR "Wachen rot", doesn't it? Hence the name of the thread being directed to non-germanic red, teutonic, scientific or otherwise - show me your red Porsche and hence, 289 posts and counting!

Indischrot is India red

They are the same:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1353474367.jpg

formulas, pigments change through the years as well. Many slight variations of Guards Red exist. Slightly lighter, slightly darker, cooler, warmer, etc. Thats why its best to get a match from a panel on the car when doing paint work.

10/28/12 @ tws
 

You are absolutely right, cause I had my ducktail painted and some portions of my car re-touched. The shop which is one of the reputable ones around my area, had some issues matching the color due to what you just stated. Your old paint pigments may be different from the newer paint and even if the shop is good, you can still notice what is the old and what is the new regardless if it is the exact same color code. Although in this pic, the sun is hitting the side of the car when you compare my car to others pics here and cars that are the same color, still you can see the differences!


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1353518719.jpg

***http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1353520202.jpg

One more pic before hibernation
 

We got one last blast of heat up here in MN today before the winter - I think I'm going out for a drive tonight...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1353530422.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1353530440.jpg

Enjoy it. She's a beaut. I plan to thoroughly enjoy my car the next few days until the snow starts flying on Saturday.

Cruised out to PCH and up Mullholland today after getting the gear oil changed, what a beautiful day!


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1353545856.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1353545951.jpg

Wow now that is one heck of a view! Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's a different pic from the one I posted in the SC thread. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1355450722.jpg

My 85 carrera in winter
 

My first Porsche - 89 coupe purchased a few weeks ago.
 

I think f5niac's point is that "Wachen Rot" is completely made up and no German would have the slightest idea what you're talking about. ;)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361013215.jpg

Not strictly an original colour but I like it!

Just a day at the office.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361052397.jpg

Another angle.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361052442.jpg

Angled Butt shot.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361052481.jpg

I'm in!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361076599.jpg

mixing business with pleasure
 

red is good;)http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361168542.jpg

paint correction!
 

I am currently working on a full paint correction on original 30 year old paint. What an undertaking!

BEFORE
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361169503.jpg

AFTER
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361169517.jpg


BEFORE
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361169529.jpg

AFTER
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361169542.jpg

Full car (before):

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361169887.jpg

Impressive. Wish I could do that. I have the Guards Red 911 above and it needs re-doing. After 15 years there are some humidity bubbles on a couple of panels. I was quoted 4.5-5.5K to paint the whole car by a specialist shop that has done quite a few of these. Sounds good value, even though Guards Red was not an original colour on the 68 I believe. This car was originally burgundy.

Guards Red 911s
 

All three of my cars, the 914, the Boxster and the 911 are Guards Red. Think I like it?
The project 911 is 99% finished, and is ready to drive as soon as the salt is washed off of the roads. Hopefully in a month or so. Spring fever is really bad this year with this car wanting to go for a drive.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361199405.jpg

I have never considered any other color than RED for my 911s.;)http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361202607.jpg

@White-TT how are you doing the paint restoration? I have a few of those scratches (damn cat slide off the fender).

Thanks

I wanna see more pics of this guy. Looks awesome.

Thanks Mervo. It's really not as difficult as many think but can be VERY time consuming. So far its taken my 6 hours to do the hood and the right front quarter. I suspect I can finish the rest of the car in 12 hours. I typically like to go down to the garage at night for 1-3 hours, have a beer, and listen to music while I do it. It's therapy for me.

If you want to get started, know that typical paint correction costs are $1000+. I bought all my original gear for under 300 dollars new, and like I said it really is therapy, so I don't mind the time it takes. Plus you can correct any scratches you might get later on.

I highly suggest watching this video series: How To for Novice to Machine Polishing - Part 1 - YouTube . He can get a bit over the top at times, but there is no one else that can break it down so simply. I know they are a bit long and tedious, but short of a professional coming to your home-garage to teach you, I don't know of any other way to get such great advice. If you follow the videos, and use similar products, it will be impossible to burn or swirl your paint, and you can correct paint to near perfect condition.

Guards Red 911s
 

For WillHung:

Here are a couple more pictures.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361218656.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361218683.jpg

daleflesburg, thanks. I like it a lot. I keep going back and forth on backdating my SC. If I were to keep my SC an Impact Bumper, I would def use Ruf CTR bumpers like yours.

Red Cars
 

Will:
My problem is that I like them all. One of my sons thought I should have backdated this 74 to a 73 long hood, and the other one thought I should put 930 flairs on it and make an RSR clone, and I was really torn. However I opted for the ruf clone look with SC/Carrera rear flairs. I would like to have a long hood too, but in reality, this is enough.

My 914 is a dedicated DE car, and one day I want to make a street legal 914 again, and have it be unusual too.

Here is a picture of my dash. ( I deleted the heater and the radio and the car weighs 2350. I did put in electric seats out of a 95, but everything else was to try to make it light.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361221109.jpg