Ronnie Posted July 21, 2022 Topic Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 Thanks for posting the video. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimy Kraus Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 1/23/2020 at 7:19 AM, Ronnie said: Buick Reatta Service Highlights This is probably the best Reatta video I've seen. I learned a lot about my car I didn't know by watching it. The first part tells about how the Reattas were built. The second half gives a lot of technical tips that I didn't know about. The video is kind of long but you have to watch the entire video to get the most out of it. A German must have designed that sunroof. Just like nearly everything the Krauts build, overengineered beyond necessity. Glad my Reatta doesn't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameraGuyLou Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 We just did a video on getting the new hinge in the Reatta. https://youtu.be/3t6eAN1oZGQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameraGuyLou Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 one more! This will be the last video on the Reatta for a while. Now all we gotta do is get the coil pack replaced, the spark plugs, the shocks, get the interior fixed up to being at least presentable, get the doors aligned properly and oiled so they'll stop squeaking when I open the door. Oh yeah, and replacing that serpentine belt would be nice too, lol. So, not a lot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Down Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Cleaning/polishing tailights on a blue Reatta............looks easy with good results. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted March 27, 2023 Topic Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 9 hours ago, Top Down said: Cleaning/polishing tailights on a blue Reatta............looks easy with good results. Great video! Thanks for posting.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameraGuyLou Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 11:59 PM, Top Down said: Cleaning/polishing tailights on a blue Reatta............looks easy with good results. Thanks! I'll definitely do this once the car is running smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I do the first prep steps but then varnish with a high gloss oil based SPAR varnish. The amber in the Spar really makes the taillight pop. Looks almost like the reflector below the taillight. And the best part is no further work. Just wash and dry like any other panel on your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Dave, how is the spar varnish holding up to the weather? I'm considering doing the same as you to my taillight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Dave I did the vert in April of 2016 and still has some shine but should probably be recoated. Not bad for 7 years. If you want to find the series of posts "over there" just go into the "Search" enter "Spar" in the search bar with "DAVES89" as the author and you'll find it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, DAVES89 said: Dave I did the vert in April of 2016 and still has some shine but should probably be recoated. Not bad for 7 years. If you want to find the series of posts "over there" just go into the "Search" enter "Spar" in the search bar with "DAVES89" as the author and you'll find it. I have a couple of extra taillights in inventory. I think I'll try it on one of them when the weather gets warmer here in eastern MA. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 9 hours ago, ship said: I have a couple of extra taillights in inventory. I think I'll try it on one of them when the weather gets warmer here in eastern MA. Thanks for the info. Top Down has the preparation steps down perfectly. Once the prep work is done just top coat with Spar varnish using a foam brush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted April 6, 2023 Topic Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 Saw this on Facebook. Kinda cool. Good view of the Reatta lightshow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Down Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Kinda cool but at the same time a bit strange. How a Reatta was chosen for the background effects isn't clear to me as it does not relate to the words of the song. Perhaps the singer/director owned the Reatta and wanted to save some $ instead of paying for special effects............ In any case, still nice to see the Reatta in action. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Down Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 This is a "sad but true" video on the Reatta. Found it on Meta. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/the-buick-sports-car-that-should-have-been-great/ar-AA1fMJzu?rc=1&ocid=socialshare&cvid=1e56d4ed2ef244bd921444929c908491&ei=7&fbclid=IwAR3uiZFXrLpTsv2PYDPNFA4RKuw07616uQtJlIRZVljEMz4LHd7TzjncGdo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 30, 2023 Topic Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Good read that pretty much hits the nail on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Just saw this. The Fast Lane guys at an auction, and loving it 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Interesting video. One thing they did mess up on was they said the Reatta was based on the Skylark platform instead of the Riviera platform. Reatta was the highest priced Buick all years during its run. Riviera took over in 1992. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, ship said: Interesting video. One thing they did mess up on was they said the Reatta was based on the Skylark platform instead of the Riviera platform. Reatta was the highest priced Buick all years during its run. Riviera took over in 1992. I noticed the errors but overall I was surprised that channel had anything to do with a Reatta. They normally are doing truck stuff, primarily pickups and things like that. They are based in Colorado and they have a towing torture test called the Ike Gauntlet. High altitude (11k feet?), steep incline for 8 miles, so it is a real test of towing ability. Maybe gets a different crowd to look at Reatta's😎 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Hey 2seater I was at the Culver's we go to today for my free Birthday Sundae when a guy came up to me and talked to me for about 5 minutes about the Red that I am still driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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