New Member, Z-Art Question

[morbidelli17]

Originally Posted by Qingdao

Keep the bits they cut out. Worst case scenario you have to glass them back in. If you glass it well it should be mostly unnoticeable.

Glass the outside from the inside first so any "lumpy" will be inside the two panes of fiberglass. Then glass the interior; any lumpy glass buildup can be covered with a headliner.

I road race motorcycles, so I've got a little experience with fiberglass repair ...

But yeah, that's part of what I was thinking, that if I keep the pieces that are cut out, they can always be 'glassed back in. If the job is out of my league, I know a guy who's been doing fiberglass boat repair for a few decades now. I try to always have a backup plan or a plan to revert back to the original state.

Will have to look at the top when I get it to check for rigidity, curvature of roof, etc. What is it they say - no plan survives first contact with the enemy? If the removable panel doesn't appear feasible, there's always the idea of pulling a mold from the roof, using the mold to do a Lexan panoramic panel and figuring out a way of installing that. But we'll see what we're working with first.

And JB, seriously - I really don't think of red as a Porsche color, but yours is the nicest red one that I've seen since the Herrmann and Attwood one from 1970.

p.s. Anyone, your experience with the Wurth wheel paint? I have a couple of scuffs that I'd like to fix ...

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by morbidelli17

Anyone, your experience with the Wurth wheel paint? I have a couple of scuffs that I'd like to fix ...

I bought 2 cans, looks like a match but both cans were defective because of a recall they had several years ago. The seller woudnt replace the cans, but did refund my money, so make sure you dont get any old cans.
Thanks for the compliment. I've gone green temporary.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by JBauer

I bought 2 cans, looks like a match but both cans were defective because of a recall they had several years ago. The seller woudnt replace the cans, but did refund my money, so make sure you dont get any old cans.
Thanks for the compliment. I've gone green temporary.

The red looked great... best yet I've seen.

The green has been growing on me. You nailed the wrap. The car looks great, JB.

[morbidelli17]

That's a wrap? Very nice ...

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by morbidelli17

That's a wrap? Very nice ...

Yes it is. Thanks

[solo118]

Originally Posted by JBauer

I bought 2 cans, looks like a match but both cans were defective because of a recall they had several years ago. The seller woudnt replace the cans, but did refund my money, so make sure you dont get any old cans.
Thanks for the compliment. I've gone green temporary.

Looks AMAZING! What are those headlights?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by solo118

Looks AMAZING! What are those headlights?

Made from a kit.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5uAy3hwdc0Y

[Cheems]

I very recently bought a porsche 986 and saw this thread with the z-art hardtops. Ive not been able to find anything online about where to find or buy them so if someone could please help me I'd greatly appreciate it.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Cheems

I very recently bought a porsche 986 and saw this thread with the z-art hardtops. Ive not been able to find anything online about where to find or buy them so if someone could please help me I'd greatly appreciate it.

The 'shipped from China' tops are available on eBay.
There's also a top that was first developed here: https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/60747-stelan-986-targa-project-rendering.html

[hermes]

I have a Zeintop for sale. Anyone interested?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by hermes

I have a Zeintop for sale. Anyone interested?

They haven't made Zeintops in years. Is it old or is it a Z-Art top? Thats who makes them now. What do you want for it?

[MikeMcMo]

Originally Posted by hermes

I have a Zeintop for sale. Anyone interested?

I am in the area and am interested. What color?

[Qingdao]

Originally Posted by morbidelli17

I road race motorcycles, so I've got a little experience with fiberglass repair ...

But yeah, that's part of what I was thinking, that if I keep the pieces that are cut out, they can always be 'glassed back in. If the job is out of my league, I know a guy who's been doing fiberglass boat repair for a few decades now. I try to always have a backup plan or a plan to revert back to the original state.

Will have to look at the top when I get it to check for rigidity, curvature of roof, etc. What is it they say - no plan survives first contact with the enemy? If the removable panel doesn't appear feasible, there's always the idea of pulling a mold from the roof, using the mold to do a Lexan panoramic panel and figuring out a way of installing that. But we'll see what we're working with first.

And JB, seriously - I really don't think of red as a Porsche color, but yours is the nicest red one that I've seen since the Herrmann and Attwood one from 1970.

p.s. Anyone, your experience with the Wurth wheel paint? I have a couple of scuffs that I'd like to fix ...

AHRMA? Recently I've got the inklin to try out flat tracking. My buddies dad did it back in the 70s and 80s, but I figure it might be terrifying enough for me.

You seem like you got more experience than me on glass. I just lived aboard a boat for a few years. That'll teach anybody how to "make it work", but make it pretty is a different story that I never read. lol

[morbidelli17]

Originally Posted by Qingdao

AHRMA? Recently I've got the inklin to try out flat tracking. My buddies dad did it back in the 70s and 80s, but I figure it might be terrifying enough for me.

You seem like you got more experience than me on glass. I just lived aboard a boat for a few years. That'll teach anybody how to "make it work", but make it pretty is a different story that I never read. lol

I can do racer-quality glass that gets the bike to the next race - it looks good when I'm on the track and you're in the stands! But that's enough to give me an idea of what's possible.

I've done AHRMA a few times (my one and only "National"-level podium on a nasty custom Single) but I usually race WERA West. And it's funny how everyone has different fear triggers. Flat track, like motocross, looks terrifying to me. Knee-down at 120 mph in Turn Eight at Willow, though - no problem ... :dance: