What did you do to your 997 today?

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08-20-2022, 03:18 PM

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so HOT! thanks for the photos

I didnt mean side skirts - i meant the front lip extension pieces that were newly released by emc2 - this way the front lip looks fully flush + more oem to the 997.2 bumper.

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Thank you. Not sure about the side skirts. You can see that there are deletes on rear seats, rear bumperettes, and frunk trim. Also a Sharky center bypass.

08-20-2022, 04:02 PM

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looks great. I might just do that. 👍

08-20-2022, 06:35 PM

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Took the rust off the cats.

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08-20-2022, 07:47 PM

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Took the rust off the cats.

Looks good, how long do you think that will last?

08-20-2022, 10:29 PM

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No idea! Going to find out. Took 1 hour and a pack of Amazon cheap roloc disks.

08-20-2022, 10:30 PM

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Also added OE aluminum door sills today, I always loved this option so I picked up a set off eBay for $100

before

after

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08-21-2022, 12:36 PM

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I’m on a DIY streak.

refinished the headlights.

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08-21-2022, 01:23 PM

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...refinished the headlights...

Hey Robert - Which refinishing kit did you use? Would you buy it again?

08-21-2022, 01:30 PM

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Hey Robert - Which refinishing kit did you use? Would you buy it again?

I used this one (ultra, drill required)- you’ll need a drill, some microfibers, and a spray bottle for water. Would 100% buy again.

I used a Milwaukee m12 fuel hammer drill, on regular drill. Just under full throttle.

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08-21-2022, 02:23 PM

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I’m trying to clear laminx them now and it’s a real big hassle.

08-21-2022, 04:20 PM

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I gave up. Could not get them to my standard. Bye bye $20.the pitch change on the edge makes it super weird.

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08-21-2022, 04:54 PM

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I gave up...

Thanks for sharing. The Laminix project was on my list but will take it off now.

08-22-2022, 03:50 AM

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I’m on a DIY streak.

refinished the headlights.

What year is your car and how many miles on it? And does the picture above that I saved from your post represent what your headlights looked like before your treatment? Can't imagine. I have to think that picture was taken after you applied the Ultra and before you finished the job. Never saw a 997 headlight remotely as bad as that.

Just asking since the headlights on my 2011 GTS with 69K miles on it look just like the end result of what you did and I haven't touched mine with anything. Look new as far as I'm concerned.

08-22-2022, 07:20 AM

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yes this was after I sanded it with 500. Mine was basically clear, had minor yellowing at the top but plentiful rock chips, nics, and scratches.

this was before I started.

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08-22-2022, 08:03 AM

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I gave up. Could not get them to my standard. Bye bye $20.the pitch change on the edge makes it super weird.

Is it true that if you polish the headlights and then don’t cover them with clear film, they will get bad or worse relatively quickly due to polishing off the original protectant layer?