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Old Feb 15, 2023 | 02:43 AM
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W30 red inner fender wells

I have a 90000 mile W30 Ralley red 4speed in excellent condition bought it in California.
How can I get the red fender wells in better shape.
Is there anything to do to bring them back to stock original appearance.
Old Feb 15, 2023 | 06:43 AM
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I have done several pairs. I used Sems Flame Red. Takes a lot of cleaning and prep. Don't use coarse sand paper, scratches will show, and you will have to fix.
Old Apr 24, 2023 | 03:26 AM
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Buy new ones from OPGI. $278
Old Apr 24, 2023 | 05:21 AM
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Old Apr 24, 2023 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 66oldz
Buy new ones from OPGI. $278
Nooooo. Shiny new red inner fenderwells is frequently a sign of an ersatz W30. Give me faded real ones that look like they were born on the car.
Old Apr 24, 2023 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 66oldz
Buy new ones from OPGI. $278
Originally Posted by joe_padavano
Nooooo. Shiny new red inner fenderwells is frequently a sign of an ersatz W30. Give me faded real ones that look like they were born on the car.
Amen. Pretty sure a 90k mile W-30 does not need reproduction fender wells. Keep it original.
Old Apr 24, 2023 | 06:05 AM
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Buy new ones from OPGI. $278
Apparently you're still living in the 90's:

https://www.opgi.com/sheet-metal-bod...0-c220459.html
Old Apr 24, 2023 | 08:01 AM
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I just used a soft green pad and simple green to clean well then used cleaner wax.. mine are somewhat faded but no doubt they are original which is fine with me..
Old Apr 24, 2023 | 08:53 AM
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I just used a soft green pad and simple green to clean well then used cleaner wax.. mine are somewhat faded but no doubt they are original which is fine with me..
Those look just about perfect.
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