MoeMistry

Here's another fun project we finished up. This was a 993 purchased from Crevier Classic Car Collection. Some of the nicest cars in the US are stored on display there. Client purchased this 993 and wanted us to take her back to the day she was first built; or as close as possible. Grab some pop corn...enjoy!!

Seats are removed to gain full access to carpets and floors







You find things you could never access...nickle lodged between seat



Scuff removed using All-Natural Leather Cleaner



Hinges and seat rails cleaned of old grease and dirt



Everything cleaned and back in order



Bolts properly torqued back in place







Spare polished and waxed and tire conditioned









We always catalog everything to make sure no parts are lost or damaged





























Lights are all tested prior to final assembly

MoeMistry

At some point in this 993's life, someone cut the stone guard edge



Swirls and buffer marks from improper technique were quite apparent







The top was no longer protected.



We begin a multi-step reconditioning of the cabrio top by first cleaning with a mild cleaner and a little elbow grease



Wheels removed to gain full access to inside of barrel



Old cosmoline over spray is pretty common on 993s







Wheels cleaned and polished without use of acids or harsh chemical. Only citrus cleaner and a unique polishing soap were used. Wheels were then polished and sealed



Old stone guard removed. This process alone took about six man hours to complete





Client wanted OEM stone guard from Porsche. Unfortunately, the OEM version was flawed at the edges. We ended up making a custom piece for both sides



Someone had crazy glued emblem back on at some point



After light sanding and polishing, this area was ready for new emblem









Final step to reconditioning top. 303 Fabric Guard is applied and allowed to cure



When done properly, top should bead water, resist soiling, and protect against UV rays and discoloration

MoeMistry

Thank you for taking the time to view this. We feel that these modern classics are nearing a point in their life where service like this is part of the ownership experience and further enhances the appreciation for the owner and the vehicle. As you can hopefully see, the scope of work requires tremendous amount of experience and knowledge of these vehicles, but more importantly, an overwhelming degree of passion. We hope you share this with other fellow enthusiasts and keep the passion moving.

993Godspeed

Good Lord, that thing is spotless. Excellent Job.

Turbodan

wow. that car was not cared for very well before it got to you. must have been quite a bill since you spent 6 hours just removing the stone guards. did you replace the headlight lenses? do you know why the floor is black and red under the seats? is he really keeping those coco mats after that meticulous cleanup? I say get a new set of tan ones OEM.

MoeMistry

I'm amazed how many times we get a phone call and someone tells us their car has been cared for by a collector or it's a concours car, and we see it in real life and realize how much work we have ahead of us. This was a good example of that.

Fortunately for us, our clients are more concerned about doing the job right, the first time, and for the scope of work we do, the price is more than fair. It's about knowledge of the car and trust that things you'll never see, will be done in a manner respectful to the car. Not sure if you can put a price tag on that. When dealing with cars, it's our philosophy to take our time and do it right. We could have sped things up, used harsh chemicals, saved some money and ordered aftermarket parts, etc. but that's saving time for us, not the car. It's never about us, it's about staying true to the origins and heritage of the car we're working on. It's going back in time when the car was pure and doing whatever it takes to get back there.

Headlights were simply cleaned. Part of our detail standards is staying with the original parts that are still useable and safe on the car. We try and keep everything as original as possible. If a part simply needs to be taken apart, cleaned, and put back together, that's what is done. We feel this keeps the integrity of the vehicle.

The red is the color of the car and there because that's what the shell was painted with. The black paint closer to seat bolts I think are cosmetic to blend in with seat rails. The black pad with X on it is sound dampening material.

Coco mats were the choice of the client. I personally like them and feel they add a nice flavor to the interior. Simply a matter of taste.

Thanks for the time you took to check this thread. Appreciate your feedback.

Turbodan

I forgot to mention; very nice work.
Car looks great.

DM993tt

If my car were that clean I'd never want to drive it!!

The NSX dude

Thats some amazing work, mind if I ask what something like that would run?