If you've done a vinyl wrap on your 911 let me know how it's holding up
01-06-2013 | 01:27 PM
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White, your car looks great and it's obvious you keep it up. As Pete mentioned, I wasn't referring to you with my post. My suggestion is that you go with vinyl one way or the other. If you want to keep a shiny finish, then have the parts repainted and wrapped in clear. If you want to go matte, then go with a matte vinyl in white. The vinyl is infinitely more durable to small rocks, rubber, and road debris. It can still be damaged, but all of my damage is from abrasion (idiots parking with their bumper rubbing mine), not chips. What ever you do, just keep driving and enjoying the car. These are machines. Machines perform best when regularly operated and maintained.
01-06-2013 | 02:35 PM
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Krazy's answer for every question: Don't drive your car.
I want to take my car to the track. Don't!
I want to daily drive my car. Don't!
I hate to break it to you but these cars aren't going to be collectors items. They're great fun and should be enjoyed. Enjoying them requires regular upkeep and maintenance (which I know you love). You sound like a virgin avoiding sex so it will feel better when you do have. I promise, it's great every time...so do it as often as you can to maximize your enjoyment!
-Shawn
Ps-to answer the OP's question: I went with a clear wrap on my front bumper a few years ago. It holds up great against chips on the street and the track. It does require upkeep to stay looking its best, but less than a paint job. I don't have any experience with colored vinyl.
I want to take my car to the track. Don't!
I want to daily drive my car. Don't!
I hate to break it to you but these cars aren't going to be collectors items. They're great fun and should be enjoyed. Enjoying them requires regular upkeep and maintenance (which I know you love). You sound like a virgin avoiding sex so it will feel better when you do have. I promise, it's great every time...so do it as often as you can to maximize your enjoyment!
-Shawn
Ps-to answer the OP's question: I went with a clear wrap on my front bumper a few years ago. It holds up great against chips on the street and the track. It does require upkeep to stay looking its best, but less than a paint job. I don't have any experience with colored vinyl.
2 weeks wasn't enough....
01-06-2013 | 03:52 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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From: Chicago IL
01-06-2013 | 04:08 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Original thread where I found the pic:
http://www.dipyourcar.com/forums/arc...hp/t-2078.html
A couple of vids showing process on a 996tt (matt black and a S4 matt blue):
http://www.dipyourcar.com/forums/arc...hp/t-2078.html
A couple of vids showing process on a 996tt (matt black and a S4 matt blue):
