body and interior Nearly There....

[73touring]

Hopefully Ill be driving my touring in two weeks. Cant wait!

[jayamasaki]

Nice.

[BillWilliams]

Very nice

[Koblenz]

BEAUTIFUL!

[Mike Self]

What's the color?  Don't remember a dark green--but it's a very nice color.  Goes well with the 02 body.

 

mike

[73touring]

Agave green,Its origional colour. I tends to fade fast thus not to many of then showing as dark.

Its not quite as dark in person under natural light. Its a nice colour when the paint is fresh.

Im not sure if it was available in the US.

[John_in_VA]

Agave green,Its origional colour... Im not sure if it was available in the US.

It was, but, of course, we didn't get the touring.  Looks great!

[TobyB]

seeing plastic on fresh paint makes my toes curl... and not in a good way.

 

Tell me that was painted 6 months ago.  Please?  Pretty please?

 

Because it's a gorgeous color, and you have the right wheels...

 

 

t

[jgerock]

seeing plastic on fresh paint makes my toes curl... and not in a good way.

 

Tell me that was painted 6 months ago.  Please?  Pretty please?

 

Because it's a gorgeous color, and you have the right wheels...

 

 

t

+1 to Toby's comments.   I used an expensive cover for my VW but waited 3 months for the paint to cure before using it but the cover left waffle-like marks on the hood and roof that had to be buffed out.  Paint was Glasurit single stage without a clear coat.

 

I'm not sure if I have ever seen an Agave touring in person.

This touring may be tundra (PVGP 2009).

[73touring]

Thanks fpr the coments guys. No its just painted. Alot of dust in tge paint shop. Still needs to be buffed/polished

Ill mention it to the painter.

[mike472]

Good luck finishing in two weeks. If you rush it you'll make a mistake. Take your time and be careful putting everything back on your car. It's easy to scratch the paint putting the trim and other various items on. Looks great though. Good luck!

[GoFaSSter]

I remember when my car was at that stage. I thought it would go back together in 2 weeks because it came all apart in about 4 hours. I was way off.

Heed the warnings to take your time. I have a few scratches from frustration and rushing.

[02Les]

Jim, That's John Watts' (Cincy, OH) Boston Metallic Green Touring.

 

 

+1 to Toby's comments.   I used an expensive cover for my VW but waited 3 months for the paint to cure before using it but the cover left waffle-like marks on the hood and roof that had to be buffed out.  Paint was Glasurit single stage without a clear coat.

 

I'm not sure if I have ever seen an Agave touring in person.

This touring may be tundra (PVGP 2009).

 

[73touring]

Well its back. Really happy with the paint and most of the trim came up very well. Need to sort out my brakes a couple of little things.

Theres a reasuring smell of waxoil from absolutely everywhere.

[schoir]

My '71, bought new, is also agave green.  The original paint was Glasso single stage nitrocellulose lacquer and that paint formulation buffs out beautifully but does not stand up to the drying effects of the sun, especially on the roof, hood and trunk.  Modern paints don't have that complication down the line if they are quality.

 

Are those wheels original Minilites?  If so, could you tell me what kind of wheen nuts you are using and whether you had to use hubcentric rings or bushings on each lug nut to mount them?

 

Regards, Maurice.

Edited October 4, 2013 by schoir