The Official Gentian Blue Color Thread
#406
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Definitely worth doing on larger cars that see daily use as they get dirty all the time and a quick spray and go keeps them looking clean most of the year.
#407
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Ceramic coating is not at all difficult to apply, you only need a closed garage so the car does not get wet for a couple of days. I'd get the paint correction and PPF then do the ceramic coating myself and save some dough (which is exactly what I will do when I get mine).
Also you should check out HD Nitro Seal (https://www.3dproducts.com/product/kit-hd-nitro-seal/), great ceramic coat.
Also you should check out HD Nitro Seal (https://www.3dproducts.com/product/kit-hd-nitro-seal/), great ceramic coat.
#408
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Ceramic coating is not at all difficult to apply, you only need a closed garage so the car does not get wet for a couple of days. I'd get the paint correction and PPF then do the ceramic coating myself and save some dough (which is exactly what I will do when I get mine).
Also you should check out HD Nitro Seal (https://www.3dproducts.com/product/kit-hd-nitro-seal/), great ceramic coat.
Also you should check out HD Nitro Seal (https://www.3dproducts.com/product/kit-hd-nitro-seal/), great ceramic coat.
#409
I tried around 25 different coatings to find one that worked best for me (Kamikaze) but in all that time/testing, really never used a 'bad' product; some did 'this' a little better, some did 'that' a little better but all were effective. While I don't think there is a single BEST coating that meets all needs for all people in all situations, there is likely a 'best' for you. Notes on that whole escapade here if'n ya like a little light reading: https://budgetplan1.wordpress.com/gl...amic-coatings/
It's a very subjective topic so YMMV.
Last edited by BudgetPlan1; 09-10-2020 at 02:55 PM.
#410
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That's not at all unreasonable considering the time that goes into the prep/paint correction. As mentioned, there are a lot of great consumer coatings out there that are quite easily applied and perform very well over the long haul. Additionally, lotsa great vids on YouTube that go over the process. Although this one is Gyeon Mohs-centric, it's a good overview of the process:
https://youtu.be/B6F6MWnxnIU
I tried around 25 different coatings to find one that worked best for me (Kamikaze) but in all that time/testing, really never used a 'bad' product; some did 'this' a little better, some did 'that' a little better but all were effective. While I don't think there is a single BEST coating that meets all needs for all people in all situations, there is likely a 'best' for you. Notes on that whole escapade here if'n ya like a little light reading: https://budgetplan1.wordpress.com/gl...amic-coatings/
It's a very subjective topic so YMMV.
https://youtu.be/B6F6MWnxnIU
I tried around 25 different coatings to find one that worked best for me (Kamikaze) but in all that time/testing, really never used a 'bad' product; some did 'this' a little better, some did 'that' a little better but all were effective. While I don't think there is a single BEST coating that meets all needs for all people in all situations, there is likely a 'best' for you. Notes on that whole escapade here if'n ya like a little light reading: https://budgetplan1.wordpress.com/gl...amic-coatings/
It's a very subjective topic so YMMV.
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BudgetPlan1 (09-10-2020)
#411
First saw Gentian Blue on a 992 last Spring and immediately thought "That's the color of the next car, it's BEAUTIFUL!!" Then I remembered my overall laziness and said "Agate Grey will do just fine."
Know thyself...
#412
Burning Brakes
:lol: After years of black cars, I finally found the secret to keeping an easy to maintain car, one that nearly always looks good even after 150 miles of freeway driving in thunderstorms: Agate Grey Metallic paint, the color of our Cayman. Coat it within an inch of it's life and then just enjoy the shine while driving the snot out of it.
First saw Gentian Blue on a 992 last Spring and immediately thought "That's the color of the next car, it's BEAUTIFUL!!" Then I remembered my overall laziness and said "Agate Grey will do just fine."
Know thyself...
First saw Gentian Blue on a 992 last Spring and immediately thought "That's the color of the next car, it's BEAUTIFUL!!" Then I remembered my overall laziness and said "Agate Grey will do just fine."
Know thyself...
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BudgetPlan1 (09-11-2020)
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#414
Is my 11 yr old Battery Tender plus compatible with the 718 Spyder?
#415
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#416
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#417
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I would reccomend that you check the manual that came with it to ensure it works with AGM batteries or call the manufacturer to confirm...
I use CTEK, IMHO the best choice and even Porsche seems to agree...
I use CTEK, IMHO the best choice and even Porsche seems to agree...
#418
Don’t have the Manual’s any more.
“AGM batteries” ?
#419
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AGM: Absorbed Glass Mat, is what the latest type of battery that Porsche's come with from the factory, I believe that your 997.2 did as well.
For best results charging a AGM battery the applied voltage is a bit higher then standard lead-acid. Lithium Ion is another whole different beast, and requires a compatible charger as well.
Last edited by Westcoast; 09-12-2020 at 02:13 PM.
#420
The online manual of a similar model says “designed for 6 cell lead acid batteries”.
I didn’t see any other battery recommendations.
https://www.batterytender.com/core/m...d7bfbb84452c3a
I didn’t see any other battery recommendations.
https://www.batterytender.com/core/m...d7bfbb84452c3a