Tailgate Louvres.

[wern]

I have red 84 Turbo and would like to know what the original finish was on the black tailgate louvres,mine is matt black but I think the original should be gloss can anyone confirm please?

Cheers Paul.

[Iain]

Hi Paul,

Funnily enough - just had mine repaired as part of the restoration by SJ Sportscars - Satin black.

Bear in mind that over years of weather and polish - they can appear a little 'shinier' - if that makes sense?

Iain

Edited June 2, 2007 by Iain

[wern]

Thanks Iain, yes having another look it appears to be satin black but I have never been quite sure what to clean and polish it with,if you wipe a cloth over it some of the black comes off! Anyone else have this problem?How do other owners maintain it?

Paul.

[Iain]

I've always just used soapy water and a rinse - no wax...

However - it was a bit rough - with lots of cracks...

Will see how I get on now she's repaired...

[dazmans3]

Hi Paul

Mine is Satin Black as well. I use Armor All, & apply it with a soft sponge. Brings it up real nice. The black never appeared to be rubbing off. But they do seam to attrack a lot of dirt.

Daz

[bigsi]

mine have faded and need paining back up again, im going to go for a high glass gloss black with about 8 layers of high gloss laquer on top followed by some finish sanding, compounding and various stages of polishing

[esprit22]

Thanks Iain, yes having another look it appears to be satin black but I have never been quite sure what to clean and polish it with,if you wipe a cloth over it some of the black comes off! Anyone else have this problem?How do other owners maintain it?

Paul.

Polish it. The first time you do it, it looks total crap and you think that the smears will never come out, but keep at it and polish it 3 or 4 times, then the affect will show. this seems to "seal" the paint and stop it fading. Works for me.