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Whereabouts in the country are you? Guards Pink on a 944 always responds well to a decent machine polish first and foremost.
 
I had a couple of Mars red mk1 Golf GTi campaigns years ago. Cutting compound made the paint look as good as new for while, but the pink always came back. I don't think VW applied lacquer to the paint back in the 80's though.
 
As David asked we need to know where you are. I had mine resprayed last Xmas, in fact, it was more than just a respray, more a total body refurb. If you aren't too far away I can highly recommend Pennings in Milton Keynes. Mention my name to Alex (assistant manager) I'm sure he will look after you. BTW, the company CEO owns a 968 CS and 951, along with some more exotic Porsche's.
 
Apologies I left out some vital information there!

I'm based in Battersea area but happy to travel a little out the way in order to get a decent job.

Cheers
 
blade7 said:
I had a couple of Mars red mk1 Golf GTi campaigns years ago. Cutting compound made the paint look as good as new for while, but the pink always came back. I don't think VW applied lacquer to the paint back in the 80's though.
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My 944 has a very similar issue on the drivers side of the car, I'm almost certain the original pain didn't have a clear coat added on top making the paint return to a milky finish after cutting and polishing.
 
PSH said:
As David asked we need to know where you are. I had mine resprayed last Xmas, in fact, it was more than just a respray, more a total body refurb. If you aren't too far away I can highly recommend Pennings in Milton Keynes. Mention my name to Alex (assistant manager) I'm sure he will look after you. BTW, the company CEO owns a 968 CS and 951, along with some more exotic Porsche's.
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Much appreciated! I'll get in touch with them and see what they think
 
If it’s just a paint correction I highly recommend https://gpcustoms.co.uk (gp classics) just outside Reading, they did a fabulous job on my 997. Speak to Pete.

for paint I recommend Riviera Autobody, near Wallingford. Speak to Ty.
 
Berin said:
If it’s just a paint correction I highly recommend https://gpcustoms.co.uk (gp classics) just outside Reading, they did a fabulous job on my 997. Speak to Pete.

for paint I recommend Riviera Autobody, near Wallingford. Speak to Ty.
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In my experience Riviera are only interested in 911 restos. Booked my 944 in and arrived on the day to be told they'd taken on a couple of 911s instead. Chaotic. Asked if I wanted to re book...you can imagine my answer! Don't waste your time there. FWIW I got the work done at a regular body shop...avoids paying the "Porsche Premium". David's man in MK looks good.
 
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