Rebel Blue with Group A Spoiler

OldCarNewTricks · 03-01-2021, 04:52 PM

Hello,

I have a 1983 242 which was hit quite a few years ago in a parking lot, under the ownership of the guy I bought it from the first time I was to own it. It only sustained damage to the pass door and quarter panel, the frame was unaffected. At the time, I had a very limited budget, so I did Bondo work and then decided to matte black the car with cheap cans from Home Depot. It was my attempt at preserving the poor sun damaged and chipped factory light blue.

This was about 6 years ago. This is the second time owning this car, and I just got it running and into my garage. I removed the matte paint on the hood with graffiti remover, and I saw how bad the damage is underneath. I think it's time to repaint the car. I had Rebel Blue (Polestar Blue) in mind, because I love the Polestar S60 cars, and it would be pretty cool to see on a 242. That and a Group A spoiler would make for a pretty cool car. What do you guys think?

Thanks

dl242gt · 03-01-2021, 07:31 PM

Sounds good. Wish you well with the project.

dkrause · 03-01-2021, 11:47 PM

PoleStar Blue, race car not show car.

OldCarNewTricks · 03-02-2021, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dl242gt

Sounds good. Wish you well with the project.

Thanks so much!

OldCarNewTricks · 03-02-2021, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dkrause

PoleStar Blue, race car not show car.

Great example, thanks! Is this car? I'm wondering where to find paint..

dkrause · 03-02-2021, 02:22 AM

I went to my PPG paint shop and ask them for the paint mix to match the factory colour, I just used the single stage PPG Omni MTX which allows for easier repair than a 2 stage on a race car.

OldCarNewTricks · 03-02-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dkrause

I went to my PPG paint shop and ask them for the paint mix to match the factory colour, I just used the single stage PPG Omni MTX which allows for easier repair than a 2 stage on a race car.

Excellent, thank you for the information. I'll probably stick with a single stage myself, as I'm not looking for show car quality, either.

dl242gt · 03-02-2021, 01:43 PM

Plus with single stage paint you can have enough paint on the car to be able to buff it out.

03-01-2021, 04:52 PM	#1
OldCarNewTricks Board Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Oregon	Rebel Blue with Group A Spoiler Hello, I have a 1983 242 which was hit quite a few years ago in a parking lot, under the ownership of the guy I bought it from the first time I was to own it. It only sustained damage to the pass door and quarter panel, the frame was unaffected. At the time, I had a very limited budget, so I did Bondo work and then decided to matte black the car with cheap cans from Home Depot. It was my attempt at preserving the poor sun damaged and chipped factory light blue. This was about 6 years ago. This is the second time owning this car, and I just got it running and into my garage. I removed the matte paint on the hood with graffiti remover, and I saw how bad the damage is underneath. I think it's time to repaint the car. I had Rebel Blue (Polestar Blue) in mind, because I love the Polestar S60 cars, and it would be pretty cool to see on a 242. That and a Group A spoiler would make for a pretty cool car. What do you guys think? Thanks

03-01-2021, 07:31 PM	#2
dl242gt Happy playing the blues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.	Sounds good. Wish you well with the project. __________________ Dave, 1982 242 turbo. 338k miles. MVP coilovers and 3" exhaust. Flowed 405 with a V15. Cossie turbine housing with upgraded compressor housing. 90+, IPD remote oil filter. Some other goodness, too. Been lots of fun over 25 years. Restored in 2k. Now ready for a 2nd restoration. 1993 245 Classic, 430k miles, enem V15. IPD bars and chassis braces. Simons sport exhaust from Scandix. sbabbs ezk chip. Been a good road warrior. Genuine Volvo rebuilt leaky M47.

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03-01-2021, 11:47 PM	#3
dkrause Board Member Join Date: Sep 2012	PoleStar Blue, race car not show car.

03-02-2021, 02:22 AM	#6
dkrause Board Member Join Date: Sep 2012	I went to my PPG paint shop and ask them for the paint mix to match the factory colour, I just used the single stage PPG Omni MTX which allows for easier repair than a 2 stage on a race car.

03-02-2021, 01:43 PM	#8
dl242gt Happy playing the blues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.	Plus with single stage paint you can have enough paint on the car to be able to buff it out.