I just purchased a 47k mile gn 100% original. The interior is mint, the drivetrain is stock and mint etc. The paint has seen better days. The previous owner kept under another GN on a lift and something leaked on it and ate the paint. Before that it was left in the sun some. I plan to get it repainted soon but I need advice. Things like the headlight bezels, door handles, rubber on bottom outside of the windows are not bad but not great. I am afraid with a new paint job these things will stand out and look old.
My questions are: Is there a way to repaint the headlight bezels/door handles and it look factory correct? I see some reproduction parts are available, will these look correct, do they need painting? My original pieces aren't bad, would it be better to have slightly faded originals or a reproduction piece as far as later "value?" I assume the rubber around the windows is available, can anyone confirm this?
The wheels are in great shape other than the black part is starting to fade. If this was to be painted, should it be gloss or flat black?
One more thing, this car has the open diff. Is changing the diff. to a locking/limited slip going to hurt the long term value of the car?
Thanks in advance!
My questions are: Is there a way to repaint the headlight bezels/door handles and it look factory correct? I see some reproduction parts are available, will these look correct, do they need painting? My original pieces aren't bad, would it be better to have slightly faded originals or a reproduction piece as far as later "value?" I assume the rubber around the windows is available, can anyone confirm this?
The wheels are in great shape other than the black part is starting to fade. If this was to be painted, should it be gloss or flat black?
One more thing, this car has the open diff. Is changing the diff. to a locking/limited slip going to hurt the long term value of the car?
Thanks in advance!