Kiln_Red

Thanks for the reference, Tony.

I cost close to half of what has been quoted at other shops. I know the 928 like the back of my hand structurally and chemically and I know exactly the process (chemically and procedurally) for refinishing as done originally. Additionally, I use Glasurit products exclusively as noted above.

Bottom line. No one will give you a closer OE quality refinish.

Also, I don't offer complete refinishes at a comparable price point for any other car except for the 928. Know this before making inquiries.

Red Flash

Given the apparent problems with removing the wrap that I didn't know about, I guess it's a 50-50 toss what to do then.

But actually paalw's quote hits it right for me. I think it looks good. This is what I should have said.

traxtar928

I had my black 87 wrapped including door jambs (not the jamb of the door itself, just the body side). Total cost was ~$2k since I did it through a friend who is a professional. He would have charged ~$4-5K if it were done in his shop. For $2K it was worth it, but I'd be hesitant to pay double that... you're almost at the price of a respray for that much.

As someone mentioned, it does not have the same depth of gloss as clear coat. Up close and in the right light, it can look like a very orange-peeled paint job. Personally, I don't mind. I will be applying a coating of CTek Ceramic Paint protection over the wrap to enhance the depth of the gloss, and will update with results. From what I've seen on the web, it has a big impact on the gloss levels. In its current state, I can polish and wax the wrap just like paint. It's VERY easy to maintain.

Something important to note... there is a HIGH PROBABILITY that the wrap will lift some of the original Porsche paint. When we pulled up a section on the fender to re-adjust, a quarter size spot lifted up. Granted, it was behind the sill cover trim... but it gives you an idea of what to expect. My paint was extremely thin to begin with (you could see primer through the paint)... so the wrap was a temporary solution going into it. I will repaint the car when I can afford the $10K bill from Austin... he's one of the few I'd trust to paint a 928.

All things considered, I would wrap another 928 if it had paint issues to begin with. It looks better than the original worn paint, is an affordable way to change colors and experiment, and unless you have a rare model or something really special, it's not going to change the value in the long run.

Here's the look from 5 ft away...




Before:

Thin paint on hood:


Thin paint on roof:


After wrapping the car, I get complimented on the car 3-4 times a week while driving or getting out in parking lots. Before, maybe a single compliment per month. Obviously, it's my daily driver.

Imo000

Not really because hardly ever are the door jambs, under the hood, etc. are done with a wrap. It has to bee a really phetto pant job to not paint the jambs and unlike a wrap, that's not the norm.