Oldskool heritage 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder reflects on a Newskool Cayman S "PDK"......

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Mar 5, 2010 | 12:07 AM

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Oldskool heritage 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder reflects on a Newskool Cayman S "PDK"......

Here is a very unique Beck 550 Spyder that I did a for a VIP customer of mine. It had been up north for sometime, the builder fabricated it but it just sat on the showroom floor without an owner. Its a 2007 that had 500 miles sporting a twin weber 2156cc built V.W. engine. It had been very neglected and needed some love as it sat in the factory looking for a new home when my client stummbled across it. SOLD....perfect mate for his 2009 Porsche Cayman S "PDK"

Rebal without a cause

Oldskool meets Newskool...........after extensive paint correction was performed for major water spot damage and lots of dull scratched areas......
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Hybrid wash begins, degrease and pressure wash wheel wells and ONR the complete exterior
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ONR mixed at appropriate ratio applied using a pump sprayer, which allows mist to attach to surface contaminants
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Wiping down entire vehicle with ONR and MF's mixed accordingly in a bucket
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Break for an interior shot, what a beauty...gorgeous red Brazilian leather and a classic Nardi wood and billet steering wheel. Gotta love the the push start above the key..
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Thorough claying and surface prep begins right here
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A sample of some of the extensive paint correction that was ahead of me.
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Paint correction begins with some rotary work for hard water spot damage and what looked like unpolished wetsanding marks
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Straight up polishing for ultimate gloss and perfection, I love these LC 4" pads!!
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Completly corrected and major gloss factor, this color totally came to life!
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Completed shots of this 550 Spyder
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To be continued.....

Mar 5, 2010 | 12:09 AM