Repainting my 1997 993
#62
Clear Bra
Good point on the repaint - hadn't thought of that- Makes a ton of sense. I once covered the entire front half of an '06 Boxster S when I first got it. It was nice to have it protected but it always bugged me for some reason - didnt feel right. Chips happen, it's just part of driving a car. I don't think I'd do it again. I'm over it. I do think it helped with resale however...
#64
I just got my front end done and I'm doing the clear bra for sure, waiting for paint curing to be on safe side. If your drive lots of highways, attend driving tours and esp track days, the front end will be trashed pretty fast on a black car. If a garage queen with low miles annually that's a diff story.
They've come a long way from the earlier orange peel finish 3M days. All about the installer too!
http://www.xpel.ca/products/xpel_ult...ction_film.asp
They've come a long way from the earlier orange peel finish 3M days. All about the installer too!
http://www.xpel.ca/products/xpel_ult...ction_film.asp
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#65
Hood Complete
Looks like another week! BUT I must say the work being done by Phil and Dave is exceptional. He is cutting no corners with wet sanding and three stages of polishing. My Iphone picture does not do the hood justice. Simply Amazing!
#66
I agree the clear bra works and I've used it on an original paint car but if it's already been repainted I dont see the point. you can repaint it again if it were a problem. Staying off the highway helps.
#67
Alex -
Man,,, I'm digg'in the before pictures! Those particular front, side and rear spoilers fit the classic body style well. Me thinks it looks great. Looks every bit the part of a hot rod Porsche 911, not like my sleeper production stock C2S, but you're ditching the RS spoilers??? Are ya going for the absolute classic asthetic?
Either way what's not to like with a 993 coupe with an all factory production look.
Good luck with the through re-paint.
Man,,, I'm digg'in the before pictures! Those particular front, side and rear spoilers fit the classic body style well. Me thinks it looks great. Looks every bit the part of a hot rod Porsche 911, not like my sleeper production stock C2S, but you're ditching the RS spoilers??? Are ya going for the absolute classic asthetic?
Either way what's not to like with a 993 coupe with an all factory production look.
Good luck with the through re-paint.
I too like the before images :-)
I can only image how nice the after is gonna be. Nice job Alex, I'm glad you're taking good care of her.
#68
Thanks Mike
Also I will take pictures of the repaint in the same spot as the before pictures and post side by side to see if it is a noticeable difference here.
#69
Gasket Installed
I watched Phil insert the gasket this AM. He uses a teflon wedge to open the gap in the trunk area. He says you must remove the hood to properly insert the wedge. Then with soapy water and a rubber hammer, he gently taps the gasket into place. Of course, prior to that, he loosened that bolt!
#74
Australia
How about that! My progress is being watched around the world. Things always take longer and this is no exception. Some sunroof issues were handled Friday. The felt looks great but a special nut had been stripped previously so it had to be ordered. Saturday I worked along with Phil to put on the right side skirt and Phil put on the two rock guards. Today he and Dave were supposed to really attack the rest of the car and I have not called or visited so as to not cause any delay. I will stop in first thing tomorrow AM and now it looks like Wednesday at the earliest.
Be patient I keep telling myself!
12/18/2012 Today could be delivery day!
Be patient I keep telling myself!
12/18/2012 Today could be delivery day!
Last edited by bella1; 12-18-2012 at 11:09 AM. Reason: Adding Tuesday AM Pics
#75
Euro
Well Phil had a used rear for $550 and already black with no damage and the front was $1100. I did not price a Euro nor did I try to find one. The rear metal bumper is a Euro rear as there is no place for the bumperettes to attach.
Last edited by bella1; 12-18-2012 at 11:11 AM.