The modegrau / Fashion grey thread
#166
my car sits outside Porsche Exclusive waiting for it's turn just like any other car. it is not sitting in a protective bubble and it does not have a huge VIP sticker on top of it or armed guards next to it.
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#169
The modegrau / Fashion grey thread
Originally Posted by anonymous918
that is exactly why the problem happened. something about water/moisture getting trapped between plastic and clear coat before paint had a chance to fully cure.
#170
apparently putting the car into the heated booth body shops use helps a lot to remediate the situation, but doesn't fix it 100% and will require some further detail work to make it perfect.
#171
The modegrau / Fashion grey thread
Originally Posted by anonymous918
it looks more like wrinkles or as if worm crawled through the clear coat and left a very short trail in random places...
apparently putting the car into the heated booth body shops use helps a lot to remediate the situation, but doesn't fix it 100% and will require some further detail work to make it perfect.
apparently putting the car into the heated booth body shops use helps a lot to remediate the situation, but doesn't fix it 100% and will require some further detail work to make it perfect.
This imperfection is in the clear coat and can't simply be polished out.
I'm sure it will be acceptable though after some work. They seem to have a history with such imperfections.
#172
my Fashion Grey finally made it's way and arrived last week. sadly the car made it in a really bad shape -- it was sitting outside of Porsche Exclusive workshop for 3 months after it was completed and got abused by elements (rain, snow, sun, etc.) ... it will require some detail work and after that is done i'll post pictures!
the color is out of this world -- i knew i'd love it but seeing it in person takes it to a whole other level.
the color is out of this world -- i knew i'd love it but seeing it in person takes it to a whole other level.
But congratulations that it's here now!! I'm sure they'll fix it up great! And I'm so happy to hear you love it too! And, wow, what an impressive and extensive build! I'm really looking forward to seeing some photos!
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#173
Same deal as Tpups Aqua Blue Frankencar GT3. Unfortunately, there may never be a "perfect".
This imperfection is in the clear coat and can't simply be polished out.
I'm sure it will be acceptable though after some work. They seem to have a history with such imperfections.
This imperfection is in the clear coat and can't simply be polished out.
I'm sure it will be acceptable though after some work. They seem to have a history with such imperfections.
i am going to take the car into the heat booth again a few times to see if the rest of it can be fixed or minimized... fingers crossed.
#174
The modegrau / Fashion grey thread
Originally Posted by anonymous918
well, taking the car into the heat booth at the body shop has helped with most of these imperfections (in fact, all are gone except for the only ones on the roof left)
i am going to take the car into the heat booth again a few times to see if the rest of it can be fixed or minimized... fingers crossed.
i am going to take the car into the heat booth again a few times to see if the rest of it can be fixed or minimized... fingers crossed.
Let it sit out in that CA sun too. Should help more or as much as a paint booth.
#175
paint heat booth is much faster and more efficient. paint booth heats it up to 140-150 degrees. in fact, 30 minutes in a heated paint booth is equivalent to leaving your car outside for 30 consecutive days of hot weather.
#178
Muy caliente! They will go great with Fashion grey and the black LEDs. Your GT3 wheels will (almost certainly) be the only ones ever in that finish, at least from the factory. Mind letting us know how you went about ordering it, what testing/approval was required, and how much these go for? And please post photos!
#179
Muy caliente?
Muy caliente? Are we talking about the heated paint booth again?
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First you start by ordering two 918 Spyders...then everything mysteriously falls into line quickly.
Except this fairy tale story did have a few less-than-perfect moments....
Next time, Anonymous, I would indeed request armed guards around the clock on your special Porsches while waiting for 'Special Wishes / Sonderwünsch'....
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
well, the whole VIP process is a bit of a sham. it is like when you get your membership upgraded from Platinum level to Diamond level - same bull**** just different marketing name
my car sits outside Porsche Exclusive waiting for it's turn just like any other car. it is not sitting in a protective bubble and it does not have a huge VIP sticker on top of it or armed guards next to it.
my car sits outside Porsche Exclusive waiting for it's turn just like any other car. it is not sitting in a protective bubble and it does not have a huge VIP sticker on top of it or armed guards next to it.
Next time, Anonymous, I would indeed request armed guards around the clock on your special Porsches while waiting for 'Special Wishes / Sonderwünsch'....
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel