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Old 08-25-2018, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Horsepwr
So I would just like to confirm, the clay bar is safe on the wheels??
YES! You can clay ANY painted surface. I even clay the windows and rubber trim, just be sure you use a log of lubricant on the rubber.
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Old 08-25-2018, 07:30 PM
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Nice job, looks great.
Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by sasilverbullet
YES! You can clay ANY painted surface. I even clay the windows and rubber trim, just be sure you use a log of lubricant on the rubber.
Ok cool! The wheels aren't painted though, I would just hate to ruin the finish on them.....??
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Originally Posted by Horsepwr
Ok cool! The wheels agent painted though, I would just hare to ruin the finish on them.....??
The wheels most likely have both paint and clear coat on them. An unfinished wheel would look bad very quickly.
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Old 08-25-2018, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Horsepwr
Ok cool! The wheels agent painted though, I would just hare to ruin the finish on them.....??
Whatever it's painted with, if it can stand up to a wash and wax then it can stand up to a clay bar. Just be sure to use lots of the lubricant!
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Those are Panamera factory wheels.

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I am unsure of the origin of the wheel, they were on the car when I bought it but I love them. I am not a fan of the wheels these cars originally came with. So since I've already clayed and waxed, is it too late to polish? Do I need to clay it again, polish then wax" I will go to BMW and let you know how I make out, its in the same lot as the Porsche dealer so maybe I will test drive a new one
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Originally Posted by gcthree
Those are Panamera factory wheels.
Thanks man. I really do love these wheels!
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I think those might be Carrera Classic wheels for the 997. Used on the 911 and possibly also Cayman?
Example:
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/GENUINE-PORS...-/302089333072


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Love the looks of these on the 996. I've got the "Turbo Look" on my '99 C4 and have been looking for a good replacement. After seeing the OP's car with these I am liking the simple style.
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I have those wheels on my 03...they're 18"

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Originally Posted by Horsepwr
Ok cool! The wheels aren't painted though, I would just hare to ruin the finish on them.....??
They're painted.
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Originally Posted by ChuckUFarley
I think those might be Carrera Classic wheels for the 997. Used on the 911 and possibly also Cayman?
Example:
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/GENUINE-PORS...-/302089333072


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Love the looks of these on the 996. I've got the "Turbo Look" on my '99 C4 and have been looking for a good replacement. After seeing the OP's car with these I am liking the simple style.
Personally I do not like the turbo wheels, I feel it really gives it the Boxster look. I just checked out the link and that seems like a small price to pay to upgrade the look if the car.
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I will be clay baring them this weekend and will post the results. Thank you all for the input!
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You are making me really wish I'd held out for a white one....beautiful.

Sorta the opposite of my driveway....mine has a white Silverado and blue Porsche...
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Originally Posted by MadIrish
You are making me really wish I'd held out for a white one....beautiful.

Sorta the opposite of my driveway....mine has a white Silverado and blue Porsche...
HAHA My better half made me search the country and wait for white and I am glad she did! I would have bought one a long time ago if color wasn't a factor...
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C'mon...you know she just did that to make sure you DIDN't get one, right? Mine woulda done the same if she'd thought of it. Lol.
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