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 Share Posted March 9 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 Share Posted March 15 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 Share Posted March 27 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 Topic Author Share Posted March 27 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 Share Posted March 28 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 Share Posted March 28 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 Share Posted March 28 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 Share Posted March 29 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 Share Posted March 29 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 Share Posted March 29 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 Topic Author Share Posted April 6 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 Share Posted April 6 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 Share Posted August 29 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 Topic Author Share Posted August 30 Good read that pretty much hits the nail on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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