UpFixenDerPorsche

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UpFixenDerPorsche

My car is an everyday driver (almost) so it goes where I want to go and gets everyday road 'stuff' under and around the body, and the nose gets peppered with tiny, tiny flying particles c/- dry dusty climate. Thankfully I don't have to worry about salt.

I'm about to use the Armor All version of Plasti-Dip (clear) to coat the nose, entire rear panel, and the raised forward-facing surfaces of the wheel arches (maybe under the wheel arches).

It looks v.easy to apply and can be peeled off when/if it looks tatty.

Unlike pre-cut protection film, it can be applied right up to any gap or opening, so there is no 'film edge' to see when it gets dirty.

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The Deputy

Oh sure, they look innocent enough...but the one not pictured is probably off at that very moment jumping up on one of our vehicles...lol

And I'm hoping that your avatar quote wasn't directed at the 928 by old Fredinand.

It will be interesting to get your opinion of the Armor All product. I wonder how one would clean it once dirty?

Brian.

UpFixenDerPorsche

From what I gather you just clean it 'as usual', although it does not seem to have a gloss finish.

It comes in different colors so ppl are using it to bling up their cars with stripes, shapes, patterns etc so it must be reasonably easy to clean.

When you're bored with one 'look' you peel it off and do another one. :-)

Randy V

What type of hounds are those? They look like they both have fun personalities.

dr bob

3M offered a clear-spray-on paint protectant film that gets mixed reviews. The biggest gripes seem to come from folks who discovered that it's not a repaint. Any existing damage still shows, but now it's 'protected' so you can't polish or touch up the damage. On dark colors the foggy not-really-clear nature of the spray makes it look pretty poor IMO. And you have to put a lot of coats on if you plan on peeling it off in the future; makes it even foggier and more obvious.

Same issues seem to plague Plasti-Dip users who aren't good at following the directions. I'm sorely tempted to use black PlastiDip on at least the rear sections of the wheelwell liners, where they get blast stripes etched in by tire spray. I've carefully sanded, Scoth-Brite'd and painted mine over the years, but the road crud/sand/cinders along with unpredictable rain events mean that there will be a much bigger chance of damage. I'll be doing the Honda Piot DD first, as a test case.

Meanwhile, some of our 928 restorer's have painted the exposed aluminum under-bits, either with aluminum-colored paint or with clear (after suitable renewal prep). I can see now why Porsche added the waxy cosmoline protectant to so much of the undercarriage. Of course, it turns brown as it ages, rather than the almost clear color it was when applied. Still, a lot of rock-blasting and chemical corrosion was avoided during early [read: warranty] life of the cars.

The Deputy

Looks like a couple cute Blue Heelers to me.

Thanks Bob...for the added info.

Brian.

UpFixenDerPorsche

Australian (blue) cattle dogs. Blue Heelers. Fun personality is the word. Mischief on a stick. LOL. Devoted, smart. Also come in red. Have a tendency to dominate so they need a firm mental hand.

Here's my third one at 15yo, waiting to attack the vacuum cleaner.

Sadly, nearing the time when I might have to think about his successor. ((

dr bob

Consider putting a layer of almost-clear UV/IR tint on the garage windows. It does a pretty amazing job of reducing the heat and car-damaging light that passes through, without substantially reducing visible light transmission. Easy installation, film available from your local home-improvement store.

I still keep the car covered in there.

Dave928S

I learn something new every day ... I had no clue that cosmoline was originally almost clear. Thanks for that snippet of info.

Beautiful dogs John!

The Deputy

He looks very distinguished.

sstrickstein

I have a Porsche outside cover for my 1984. I only use it in the summer monthes here in Phoenix. When I arrive at work I cover the cAr and leave it on all day. When a cool day is 100 in the summer keeping that 30 year old leather cool is a good idea.

marine928

Like many others, I also do the "weather check" before driving my 928 locally. The two PO's were just as cognizant of the weather as I, which is the main reason my shark still looks fantastic inside and out. I have been caught in some unexpected major rain event's on cross country trips and marveled at how well she handled the weather.
These cars were designed by Porsche to be "all weather" vehicles and can take just about anything thrown at them. With that being said, with many of us, it's more about preservation of this unique part of automotive history than any OCD problem..

Captain_Slow

"....can take just about anything thrown at them..."

The Deputy

That's hilarous, aye.

Okay, no more wussy-fied driving for me...hold my beer folks...while I go jump the neighbors chicken coup.

I did try the "high-speed dust removal technic" mentioned earlier. By entering the expressway ramp at "go-time, maximum gas pedal pressure application method"... and all l have to say is..."two thumbs up!"

Brian.