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Old 12-20-2020, 08:05 AM
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Default Base window trim vs gloss black
Looking for pictures of the gloss black window trim and the "free" black trim. My build: GB with satin wheels. Wondering if the "free" black trim would be a good match. Any pics would be great!
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Can't really notice in that photo but there you go. It's a neat option. Aluminum trim would look even better if you were to choose silver wheels.

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Can't really notice in that photo but there you go. It's a neat option. Aluminum trim would look even better if you were to choose silver wheels.
gloss? or base?
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Originally Posted by NI3
gloss? or base?
In the photo? Gloss black

Standard matte black will fade out after a couple years if you don't treat it with a trim restorer from time to time, gloss black anything is usually very soft and is prone to micro scratches that can however be buffed out and the trim is so thin anyway that you might not notice it anyway. I like the gloss trim alongside with the optional partially painted side view mirrors
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Gloss Black highlights including window frames...
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Another gloss black example. I did gloss black model designation and Porsche on the back, so kept with that theme.

Just put on the winter wheels/tires yesterday.
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Gloss Black highlights including window frames...
More pictures of the high gloss Sport Design Package would be very much appreciated!
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The closer I get to my freeze date... the more changes I find myself considering.... Is the BASE trim rubber/non-painted trim? Or is actually matte PAINTED?
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I chose silver trim for my gt silver car (would have done the same for gentian and night blue).


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If you watch Nick Murray's video where he covered all options - you can see a real live window trim comparison.

It's around 24:40 min mark - it's a quick glimpse so make sure you don't miss it - I re-watched that section a couple of times.
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This is the base trim, which has a nice metallic satin finish. I thinks it works quite nicely unless you are glossing out everything else for contrast.



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Originally Posted by Pad Bender
The base trim has a nice metallic satin finish. It works quite nicely unless you are glossing out everything else.


Did you gloss the mirror base? I know you got the intakes gloss black.
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Originally Posted by rk-d
Did you gloss the mirror base? I know you got the intakes gloss black.
Should clarify...my trim is the base black trim.

Intakes, mirrors and sideskirts are body colour...Metallic Black.

Wheels are Gloss black, which is the only black option for Turbo exclusive wheels.
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Originally Posted by Pad Bender
Should clarify...my trim is the base black trim.

Intakes, mirrors and sideskirts are body colour...Metallic Black.

Wheels are Gloss black, which is the only black option for Turbo exclusive wheels.
my personal choice (including in sport design 992TTS elements) has always been body color,
going back quite a long time!
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Originally Posted by peterdouglas
my personal choice (including in sport design 992TTS elements) has always been body color,
going back quite a long time!
Peter...the only think your car needs is some proper photos!
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