993 Stone Guard Replacement Project
#16
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My car is single stage, so no clear do deal with. Read that Guards Red was only colour done in single stage.
#17
my detail guy uses the lamps for some kind of ceramic coat so he used the lamps to heat up the panel
i ordered the clear from FISTER and we used them as templates to make the black ones
i think it gives it a retro look
you can see the lamp in the pic here
thx
Last edited by JParanee; 09-09-2021 at 10:04 AM.
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Here is what I did:
Andy
Andy
Last edited by pp000830; 09-09-2021 at 11:15 AM.
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https://live.staticflickr.com/7860/4...02cd567c_b.jpg
OUCH, I have never seen silver-colored guards before, has anyone else?
It almost looks like the guards were either body color oversprayed or an acrylic aftermarket respray underneath the original guards pulled off with it. I have never seen a pull-off like this with an original finish or a good urethane 2K aftermarket paint process.
Andy
OUCH, I have never seen silver-colored guards before, has anyone else?
It almost looks like the guards were either body color oversprayed or an acrylic aftermarket respray underneath the original guards pulled off with it. I have never seen a pull-off like this with an original finish or a good urethane 2K aftermarket paint process.
Andy
Last edited by pp000830; 09-09-2021 at 11:13 AM.
#21
Yep, the original guards on my Polar Silver car are not clear...
#22
https://live.staticflickr.com/7860/4...02cd567c_b.jpg
OUCH, I have never seen silver-colored guards before, has anyone else?
It almost looks like the guards were either body color oversprayed or an acrylic aftermarket respray underneath the original guards pulled off with it. I have never seen a pull-off like this with an original finish or a good urethane 2K aftermarket paint process.
Andy
OUCH, I have never seen silver-colored guards before, has anyone else?
It almost looks like the guards were either body color oversprayed or an acrylic aftermarket respray underneath the original guards pulled off with it. I have never seen a pull-off like this with an original finish or a good urethane 2K aftermarket paint process.
Andy
#23
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My cars first guards were very difficult! Goo Gone and putty blades etc plus heat took a very very long time. Have to be patient or walk away.
Next set I will try rapid remover and steam.
I did buy thicker but next will consider oe although thicker may hav saved paint from a stone or some road debris.
This is one of those tedious jobs. Not in the mood ? Send it to a pro!
Great work! Nice write up.
TJ
Next set I will try rapid remover and steam.
I did buy thicker but next will consider oe although thicker may hav saved paint from a stone or some road debris.
This is one of those tedious jobs. Not in the mood ? Send it to a pro!
Great work! Nice write up.
TJ
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My cars first guards were very difficult! Goo Gone and putty blades etc plus heat took a very very long time. Have to be patient or walk away.
Next set I will try rapid remover and steam.
I did buy thicker but next will consider oe although thicker may hav saved paint from a stone or some road debris.
This is one of those tedious jobs. Not in the mood ? Send it to a pro!
Great work! Nice write up.
TJ
Next set I will try rapid remover and steam.
I did buy thicker but next will consider oe although thicker may hav saved paint from a stone or some road debris.
This is one of those tedious jobs. Not in the mood ? Send it to a pro!
Great work! Nice write up.
TJ
I wouldn't call it tedious, it's actually easy, just need a bit of time and the right tools. One could save time from my quoted time by not polishing or rinsing/washing periodically. I also didn't do both at the same time, so had to setup equipment twice (included in my quoted time).
Rapid Remover isn't readily available in GTA, I looked up distributors on their site and it's basically graphics supply shops. So I picked up at 403/Erin Mills area. Used about 1/3 quart for the job. $28/quart. I unfortunately bought 2 quarts, just to save me from going back out in case I needed more.
I used FD Motorsports 3M product. It's thick, don't know mils vs OEM.
Thanks for the compliments, figured I'd try and contribute something useful back to the 993 section after it's been helpful to me in my short ownership.