Money2536's Sapphire Blue 991 GT3 Journal
10-13-2014, 11:42 AM
#46
Congrats!!! Love SB!!! I have a 2015 SB coming in 3 weeks. Keep us posted on the various detail products you use and why. Just like with the track junkies, I like to learn as much as I can from others.
One quick thing to ask the RL crowd. Has anyone noticed the fit/finish of the rear decklid? I have been viewing a lot of GT3s recently, and I notice the fit/finish of the decklid to be sporadic. In Money2536's car, it appears the rear decklid is overclosed by 1/8 of an inch or so, equally on both sides. It is easily noticeable because there is the 1/2" design bend at the leading edge that is supposed to match the car qtr panels. I know this piece is not metal, so I wonder if some of the fit/finish things I have been seeing are related to heat on a plastic part????? Hope not.
One quick thing to ask the RL crowd. Has anyone noticed the fit/finish of the rear decklid? I have been viewing a lot of GT3s recently, and I notice the fit/finish of the decklid to be sporadic. In Money2536's car, it appears the rear decklid is overclosed by 1/8 of an inch or so, equally on both sides. It is easily noticeable because there is the 1/2" design bend at the leading edge that is supposed to match the car qtr panels. I know this piece is not metal, so I wonder if some of the fit/finish things I have been seeing are related to heat on a plastic part????? Hope not.
I didn't notice it. I'm sure I'll be doing a boatload of detailed detialing posts, but check my C2S Journal for products, videos, etc in the mean time.
10-13-2014, 11:53 AM
#47
Three Wheelin'
Sorry Money!! Didn't mean to turn up the OCD level for you!!! It is the close up pic of the rear. It could be the "angles" of the bent leading edges that are different bends?? It looks worse when viewing downward, from say the spoiler eye level down. The upward shots from below are more difficult to tell.
I assume the rear decklid is separately adjustable for fit/finish, like the frunk.
I assume the rear decklid is separately adjustable for fit/finish, like the frunk.
10-13-2014, 12:04 PM
#48
Sorry Money!! Didn't mean to turn up the OCD level for you!!! It is the close up pic of the rear. It could be the "angles" of the bent leading edges that are different bends?? It looks worse when viewing downward, from say the spoiler eye level down. The upward shots from below are more difficult to tell.
I assume the rear decklid is separately adjustable for fit/finish, like the frunk.
I assume the rear decklid is separately adjustable for fit/finish, like the frunk.
10-13-2014, 05:59 PM
#51
Hey Matt,
Congrats on one absolutely spectacular looking GT3..
I must say, I've always been a black car guy, but that blue is positively badass!!!
How close is the color in your photos compared to the real deal?
Congrats on one absolutely spectacular looking GT3..
I must say, I've always been a black car guy, but that blue is positively badass!!!
How close is the color in your photos compared to the real deal?
10-13-2014, 06:02 PM
#52
So stoked that this is my exact configuration in only 8 long long weeks! And mine will be on the track as soon as 25 miles!
10-13-2014, 09:40 PM
#54
The photos are a tad yellow, but it's pretty close. It also might be just a tad darker when seen in person versus what you are seeing in the photos. I purposely didn't do any editing other than cropping to retain the accurate color.
10-13-2014, 09:43 PM
#55
Nice! You are going to love it. I've had quite a few cool cars, but this car gets a response like nothing I've ever driven. I need to get the windows tinted so I don't feel like everyone is looking at me to see what goofball is driving this beast.
10-14-2014, 02:05 AM
#56
Have you thought about ceramic pro? Something similar to cQuartz.
In preparation to my GT3 arrival I have been looking around for different protection options. I hear XPEL for films and cQuartz or ceramic pro for coatings.
Looking forward to following your detailing techniques.
Your pictures made me change my color from black to Sapphire Blue Metallic.
In preparation to my GT3 arrival I have been looking around for different protection options. I hear XPEL for films and cQuartz or ceramic pro for coatings.
Looking forward to following your detailing techniques.
Your pictures made me change my color from black to Sapphire Blue Metallic.
10-14-2014, 11:24 AM
#57
I'm doing XPEL for the whole front of the car and most likely Opti-Coat 2.0 on the rest of the car.
10-14-2014, 12:57 PM
#58
Have you thought about ceramic pro? Something similar to cQuartz.
In preparation to my GT3 arrival I have been looking around for different protection options. I hear XPEL for films and cQuartz or ceramic pro for coatings.
Looking forward to following your detailing techniques.
Your pictures made me change my color from black to Sapphire Blue Metallic.
In preparation to my GT3 arrival I have been looking around for different protection options. I hear XPEL for films and cQuartz or ceramic pro for coatings.
Looking forward to following your detailing techniques.
Your pictures made me change my color from black to Sapphire Blue Metallic.
I also don't like clear film. I won't be putting it on my car. If I were going to track the car, I'd be all over. To me it's like putting plastic on your new furniture. Make it look worse, so that you can keep it looking nice.
10-14-2014, 02:55 PM
#59
Michelin Velvet Technology
"A special mold tooling process has led to the development of Michelin Velvet Technology, a process that has made it possible to create more contrast on sections of the outer sidewall using micro-geometry techniques that absorb light. The geometry of the texture permits variable contrast to create shades of black that have the look of velvet."
Naturally, I've shown quite a few people my car over the past few days. The thing that people go crazy over the most is the Velvet looking lettering on the Sport Cup 2 tires. If you haven't noticed this, then go rub your fingers on the lettering of the tires. Then show some people that don't know squat about cars and watch their reaction.
Naturally, I've shown quite a few people my car over the past few days. The thing that people go crazy over the most is the Velvet looking lettering on the Sport Cup 2 tires. If you haven't noticed this, then go rub your fingers on the lettering of the tires. Then show some people that don't know squat about cars and watch their reaction.
