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Old 05-28-2013, 04:42 PM
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Beautiful! Guards Red can be tricky to match as it is so prone to fading. The older the car, the more pronounced the fading is. Looks like someone did a very good job.
Old 05-28-2013, 07:11 PM
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looks good!! mount that B and drive it to the Porsche Parade
Old 05-28-2013, 07:38 PM
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Yes this color is very tricky to match but overall I am pretty pleased. Mounted it up today Victor. Finished pics coming soon.
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Looks like a very good match with the Chrysler red?, I am pleasantly surprised.
Good job. And sharp 928!
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Originally Posted by syoo8
It looks great!

Can I ask you a dumb question: how much does the bumper cover weigh?
I did not weigh it but about nothing would be real close.
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
Looks like a very good match with the Chrysler red?, I am pleasantly surprised.
Good job. And sharp 928!
With my naked eye I thought it would turn out OK but trust me I was real nervous that it would not. The color eye we used and the factory code were just so far off that I could not believe that was the best way to go. I know you were a little skeptical but believe me I do value your input very much. Final installed pics coming real soon.
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Bumper back on and the Hot Rod is out abusing the streets again. It is pretty good for any casual observer but a trained eye would likely see a slight difference in shade. Overall I am happy with the project and thanks to all those that offered advice.
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Old 05-30-2013, 06:41 PM
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I am seeing a new avatar in your future

Car looks great
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I have to say that I absolutely hated the idea of stapling the rubber stripping to the bumper prior to installation. I didn't get why Porsche did this until I actually saw it in person at the paint shop mine went to for freeway debris cracking the paint right off the bumper.
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Originally Posted by rgs944
Bumper back on and the Hot Rod is out abusing the streets again. It is pretty good for any casual observer but a trained eye would likely see a slight difference in shade. Overall I am happy with the project and thanks to all those that offered advice.
Just glad it worked, Looks great!
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I am seeing a new avatar in your future

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Yes, very nice pic.
Originally Posted by Mongo
I have to say that I absolutely hated the idea of stapling the rubber stripping to the bumper prior to installation. I didn't get why Porsche did this until I actually saw it in person at the paint shop mine went to for freeway debris cracking the paint right off the bumper.
I thought the same thing when stapling mine, pretty low tech but works



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