Laineyp

Thanks Mark! Yes, it's definitely my decision 100%. Yet, the input is so nice to have. It gives me ideas to consider and while some may work well others just aren't my taste.
I plan to visit a few dealerships to hopefully see the gloss black trim on the window and mirrors, as well as the wheels. I know I want to contrast those a little but I'm not 100% sure I'm going to love that gloss black. I have 10 days to finalize my build. Thanks again!

M3Inline6

Here’s mine with gloss black mirror trim. I think it would look really good on your build. I like the idea of the gloss black mirror base on a white car. I considered it on my Chalk build, but opted for full body colored mirrors.

txpackers

I picked high gloss black for my Carrera Exclusive wheels. It’s definitely a pricey upgrade compared to the standard wheels, but they look the best and are easy to clean. I also picked high gloss black for the mirror base. This was the only change my SA suggested when she reviewed my build. Otherwise, the base is unpainted. It’s a subtle change that I never considered, but now I’m so glad she suggested I add it. My exterior is GT Silver so similar to what you’re going with.

detansinn

If you’re doing painted mirrors and sideskirts, PPF needs to be part of your plan. Porsche likes to put black plastic in harms way when it comes to chip prone areas.

M3Inline6

No PPF here and no issues with rock chips on my painted mirrors and side skirts.

Laineyp

Thank you! I do plan to talk to my SA about Ceramic Wax as well as PPF.

Laineyp

Thanks M3Inline6 for letting me know, that too, it may not be a problem.

detansinn

Your California experience is different than elsewhere in the country. Just sayin'

Metalblond

You really have to see the gloss black in person - especially since you said you found a few things too masculine. I haven't seen it in your color (as a matter of fact, I'm now reconsidering my exterior color after looking at your car- I haven't seen IGM on anything in person yet)- but I found the black gloss pretty masculine on a friend's GT silver 992. It all depends upon the look that you like. There are no wrong choices on cars this beautiful ;-)

Laineyp

Totally agree, my head turns every time I see a 911. My SA suggested I visit the Porsche Experience since not many are on the lot and when I first saw the IGM it was my choice. It's the small details now. One being the window trim which I'm thinking to opt to leave standard. All the suggestions have been helpful.

Laineyp

Did you mean to say that's gloss black on your window trim?

nyca

The combination of mirror trim, window trim, and rear badging in high gloss black looks good. However, I do not like the PORSCHE rear lettering in high gloss black because the lettering disappears in the black strip it's mounted on, so I leave that as the standard color.

Laineyp

Yes, I totally agree. I did leave the 'Porsche' and I was going gloss black with the '911' but now I plan to leave the '911' as well (maybe lol). ...so that they match. Thanks, appreciate your input!

Motorin Mark

My opinion, If you are doing your mirror trim in gloss black and your rear 911 emblem in gloss black then I would also keep your window trim in the gloss rather than the standard black which is matte, Its a very small detail but it would be noticeably different from the gloss on your mirrors. Not a bunch of $$$ either. The 911 emblem definitely stands out more in the gloss black, the standard silver on IGM almost gets lost....and yes leave the "Porsche" in the standard silver. Re-look at the pics of my rear end for reference.

M3Inline6

How about…..my DRIVING BEHAVIOR is likely different than another person’s driving behavior. The state I live in is immaterial to the subject of rock chips as there are PLENTY of California drivers with peppered front bumpers. I don’t follow vehicles closely at all, I stay away from tractor trailers, etc. Part of it is my etiquette behind the wheel and part of it is the fact that the vast majority of the traffic collisions I respond to could’ve been avoided simply by a reduction in speed and an increase in following distance (…so that influences my driving behavior). Your perspective isn’t weighed more heavily than anybody else’s. We all have something to provide.