Another Porsche 911 Project #7
by Mads – July 7, 2020
The Final Colour
The day has finally come.
And honestly, I was nervous. More than I expected.
Because no matter how long you work on a project like this, there is always that one moment where everything you imagined either comes together… or completely falls apart.
This was that moment.
First reveal – and instant reaction
When I first saw the car in its final colour, there was a short pause. Not disappointment. Not hesitation.
Just that brief silence where your brain needs a second to process what it is looking at. And then it clicked. I absolutely loved it.
The colour that never changed
Some people had already guessed it before the reveal. Mostly based on earlier hints, maybe even based on the visual language of the Patipatina world itself.
And yes — they were right.
The colour is from the current Porsche palette, an original factory tone:
Miami Blue
What makes this even more interesting for me is not just the colour itself, but the fact that I chose it years ago.
Long before the car was finished. Long before panels, fitment or even a clear direction existed. And I never changed it once. That alone already makes it feel like the right decision.
Seeing it in full context
The first proper photos were not even from me. They came directly from the paint shop after they finished the engine bay, the trunk area and the inner structure.
Technically correct, but visually not the moment I wanted to share.
Something was missing in those early shots. Now, with proper light and full assembly perspective, it finally makes sense.
The colour doesn’t just sit on the car – it defines it.
What comes next is the real work
This is the part people often underestimate. Painting a car feels like the finish line.
But in reality, it is just the point where the second half of the work begins. Now everything has to go back together. Carefully. Patiently.
And with the same level of attention that went into taking it apart. And yes – I will probably need help at some point. Again.
The calm before reassembly chaos
For now, though, I’m just enjoying this stage. The car finally looks like itself.
Not a project. Not a collection of parts. A complete object with a clear identity. And that already feels like a win.