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Old 12-18-2014, 06:22 AM
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OEM rocker panels over clear bra, doubly up doesn't hurt there...
Old 12-18-2014, 06:42 AM
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You guys are funny. I think North Americans should lobby PAG to offer "full xpel wrap" from factory as an option. An alternative would be to supply the car to USA customers "sans paint" for DIY PTS via full vinyl wrap. It must be a difference in car culture but I've never seen a fully clear wrapped 911 at my dealer that I recall!

I'm not saying it's a bad thing but in NZ we have twice the UV than in the states so anything warrantied for 5 years up there will be lucky to get 24 months down here.

All of that said those factory clear fender protectors went yellow within 30 days driving in Europe. I had FD motorsports order a factory one to template some highbqualityvreplacements which I guess I should have installed some time soon...
Old 12-18-2014, 08:34 AM
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On the white car you will see the edge of the stone guard as the brake dust and dirt collects on it. It goes away when you wash it.
Old 12-18-2014, 07:28 PM
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It gets better with use.
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Old 12-18-2014, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Macca
You guys are funny. I think North Americans should lobby PAG to offer "full xpel wrap" from factory as an option. An alternative would be to supply the car to USA customers "sans paint" for DIY PTS via full vinyl wrap. It must be a difference in car culture but I've never seen a fully clear wrapped 911 at my dealer that I recall!
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Old 12-18-2014, 07:36 PM
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Thanks guys. I'll try washing it!
Old 12-18-2014, 07:59 PM
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BTW, does something like cquartz or some other kind of treatment minimize the line from filling with dirt like that. My car isn't even that dirty in that general area, but the line has filled with dirt.
Old 12-18-2014, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by LAGinz
BTW, does something like cquartz or some other kind of treatment minimize the line from filling with dirt like that. My car isn't even that dirty in that general area, but the line has filled with dirt.
I think you will get that buildup regardless although it might come off a little easier with a treatment. Liberally spray with a detailer product, wrap a microfiber towel around the tip of your finger, and run it along the edge of that seam. It will clean away the schmutz....
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I've read from the 991 forum that toothbrush with soap and water works
Old 12-18-2014, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Macca
It must be a difference in car culture but I've never seen a fully clear wrapped 911 at my dealer that I recall!
That's the point... if it's FULLY wrapped you can't see it
Old 12-18-2014, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tosilog
I've read from the 991 forum that toothbrush with soap and water works
A really soft toothbrush maybe....
Old 12-19-2014, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Road Racin
That's the point... if it's FULLY wrapped you can't see it
Yeah but that's why they invented paint to protect the metal. Now it's vogue to put plastic over paint to protect the paint (and loose some of the shine) then we go to cquartz and other product to protect the plastic - next will be plastic on plastic - maybe better to have replica made to drive on the road no? :-)
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Originally Posted by Macca
Yeah but that's why they invented paint to protect the metal. Now it's vogue to put plastic over paint to protect the paint (and loose some of the shine) then we go to cquartz and other product to protect the plastic - next will be plastic on plastic - maybe better to have replica made to drive on the road no? :-)
I said it before. It's like grandma covering her sofa in clear plastic
Old 12-19-2014, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Macca
Yeah but that's why they invented paint to protect the metal. Now it's vogue to put plastic over paint to protect the paint (and loose some of the shine) then we go to cquartz and other product to protect the plastic - next will be plastic on plastic - maybe better to have replica made to drive on the road no? :-)
So true. I can just see it on the U.S. configurator......"full condom"....$6969.00!



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