alexb76

Thanks. For applying it, shall we take old wax off before? or can be applied on top? or wax on top? Is it the same process like wax? Wash, Clay, Wax?

Marine Blue

If you put a polymer based sealant on one half of the hood and a carnauba on the other half (assuming both surfaces are equal and in perfect condition) you should be able to see that the polymer side will reflect light differently than carnauba. Sealants generally offer very high reflective qualities and carnaubas have a warmer glow (depth). Each has its advantages depending on the color and preference. Sealants do last longer so if you want to wax/seal less frequently it is a better solution.

aron in toronto

I believe the era of the 996 cars also issued in the use of water based paints and the end of solvent based paints in Germany due to stricter pollution by-laws. I have no evidence that the water based paints are less durable than the former paints but find that the paint on my 97 Boxster is "softer" and chips easier than what was on my former Volvo (also a 97) which was often neglected but its finish held up much better.

alexb76

Good point!

blake

Anecdotally, my 996 GT3 and 964 Speedster paint appears to be softer than my 997.1 paint. I have driven all three cars around the high-desert climate of Utah where it is common place to replace windshields annually... The 997.1 paint has had zero chips, whereas the 964 and 996 have a few that needed to be tended to...

My $0.02
-B

Hardback

Have you been in the 996 forum? Those guys have as much passion for their cars than any other place on RL. Too bad you have seen poor examples in your area. Im sure when the 999 comes out your 997 will be faded and chipped etc etc... Are you tracking your car? Maybe you have seen cars that have been driven hard and enjoyed...?

IslandS52

Aron is correct. The same is with BMWs. Late 90s and early 2000s paint in Germany was a transition to a new generation of water based paints which were quite soft and chipped easily. Its not unusual to repaint a chipped factory front BMW bumper with traditional solvent based paint at a local body shop and having that paint be MUCH more durable.

I don't have much direct experience with the 996 paints, but the 997, while still a bit fragile (its seems to chip easily to me) seems to be a lot better. I am not sure if Porsche started adding ceramics to the paint, as Mercedes has done. Late model Merc paint has some nano ceramic content and is difficult to buff/scratch, and there is even special compounds out there for it.

dak911

Looking at the paint on a lot of 'high line" cars they seem to have a LOT of 'orange peel".
I personally do not think that any of these cars have what I would call a really great smooth paint job
Back in the 80's I had a Black Jaguar XJ6 SIII (1984), the finish on that car was as smooth as glass...nothing these days can match it.

sbpsu354

No issues with the paint on my 03 996 C2, though I had it professionally detailed annually.

gota911

Jim,

Give your car another coat of Rejex in about 3 to 4 weeks, and it will be even better. The second coat will be even easier to remove than the initial coat.

Cowhorn

I would remove the old wax (wash, clay, seal) and then apply the Rejex.

I understand that this is what people say, but I personally do not see the difference. It's kind of like audio equipment. Some people can hear and appreciate the differences between analog and digital, high end and low end speakers, etc. I can't hear the difference, so I don't spend the money on the expensive stuff. I like the protection Rejex gives the paint and its ease of use. That's why I use it.

Funny you should say(?) that. I put a second coat on it last night and am taking it off tomorrow.

pissedpuppy

would really appreciate any additional commentary on this! TIA