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Old 03-23-2017 | 11:24 AM
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Take it to your local expert XPEL installer NOT your dealer. They will be able to fix it without replacing the film.

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Old 03-23-2017 | 11:48 AM
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My Cayman was keyed so bad that it required body filler = both sides. I had parked it in a Baltimore parking garage while having dinner. I'll never go back to Baltimore. Never.
Old 03-23-2017 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
My Cayman was keyed so bad that it required body filler = both sides. I had parked it in a Baltimore parking garage while having dinner. I'll never go back to Baltimore. Never.
Yikes, sorry to hear. That really sux that people can be so jealous/horrible/contemptible.
Old 03-23-2017 | 12:35 PM
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People yes but tough to blame a whole city.
Old 03-23-2017 | 01:26 PM
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I'm really trying to picture how you knew it was a vaginal imprint on your 993? Not doubting you. Just thinking I wouldn't recognize such a thing that far out of the usual context.
Old 03-23-2017 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by HK G36C
I am so sorry! Some people are terrible! Years ago when I had my black 993 someone had left butt and vaginal imprint in the right fender. My wife wasn't impressed but I thought it was a sweet jesture by a pcar lover.
This story really deserves it's own dedicated thread. Pictures would be a plus.
Old 03-23-2017 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
My Cayman was keyed so bad that it required body filler = both sides. I had parked it in a Baltimore parking garage while having dinner. I'll never go back to Baltimore. Never.
Dan, sorry to hear that! No one should have to deal with that. It's unfortunate that these incidents happen. People should respect other people's property whether it is a pristine untouched <1 mile 991R or a 30 year old beat up truck.

The PPF guys at the dealer think it's only the clear bra and were not able to buff it out and didn't think there was an indentation.

I'll try some wax as suggested by a few of you to see if it can be made less noticeable. If still not fixable, I may consider replacing the clear bra on the hood (quoted about $1000 from the dealer) at which point should be clear if PDR will need to also be performed.
Old 03-23-2017 | 02:42 PM
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Get another quote; $1k for PPF only on the hood is ridiculous.

Edit to add: Get another quote from a respected detailer, NOT a Porsche dealer.
Old 03-23-2017 | 02:44 PM
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Don't let the dealership touch your car (buff, wash, detail or do PPF).
Old 03-23-2017 | 02:45 PM
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Little bit surprised they could not fix it - maybe take it to a real clear bra guy and not a pretender and see what he says. Second opinion can't hurt.
Old 03-23-2017 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by HK G36C
I am so sorry! Some people are terrible! Years ago when I had my black 993 someone had left a butt and vaginal imprint on the right front fender. My wife wasn't impressed but I thought it was a sweet jesture by a pcar lover.
Damn, and there was me feeling all proud because someone once left lipstick kiss mark on mine.


Sorry OP - I hope it's an easy fix like others suggest. Jealousy is a cruel mistress, and some people just can't escape her clutches.
Old 03-23-2017 | 03:39 PM
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remember, film is flexable, its not solid. you never smooth it out, you continually scratch it more. buffing, compounding only scratches more and more. Thats why I say waxing will fill the scratches, because you wont smooth them out
Old 03-23-2017 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by HK G36C
I am so sorry! Some people are terrible! Years ago when I had my black 993 someone had left a butt and vaginal imprint on the right front fender. My wife wasn't impressed but I thought it was a sweet jesture by a pcar lover.
Originally Posted by Bents
Damn, and there was me feeling all proud because someone once left lipstick kiss mark on mine.


Sorry OP - I hope it's an easy fix like others suggest. Jealousy is a cruel mistress, and some people just can't escape her clutches.
Jeez.... some guys have all the luck...
Old 03-23-2017 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Gunner
Jeez.... some guys have all the luck...
Can't make this stuff up...the girls bestowed the name Nikita on it (never found out why):

Old 03-23-2017 | 05:54 PM
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**** those mud****in jealous haters


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