alexb76

I am curious if either the paint quality, or the way the paint is applied is of higher quality in 997 than it was on 996?!

The reason I ask is that almost ALL 996 cars I see around have horrendous paint, they just don't have any luster, paint looks old, and in general nothing like 997. I thought it might be isolated, but literally EVERY 996 I see has horrific paint.

So, is it simply because of age? or quality is quite different? or just 996 owners don't give a damn about their cars?

Edgy01

It's a continuous process--paint improvement.

The other factor is the metallic paints (the vast majority). Metallic paint simply does not endure like the solids. Thus, as the 996 cars age, they are suffering from the aging of their paint. Clear coats fail, and soon goes the metal flake and color coat. It's years of UV exposure that will break down the coats.

Quadcammer

now every 996 looks like crap?

give me a break

alexb76

Again, if you got NO input or added value to the discussion... you should just go and drool all over 991... as suggested before!

PS. Btw, if your real name "Situation"? or u guys just hang out?

alexb76

Thanks Dan.

Reason I ask, is if 997 paint hasn't improved much (I seriously think it has) and basically UV and age would dull out our paint as much it's done to 996, what are some preventative measures to minimize that? I assume waxing is the bare minimum to extend the life.

Quadcammer

here's some value add.

You are inaccurate. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a 996 in person that I would describe as having "horrible" paint.

perhaps an eye exam is in order?

Eric - Plug Guy

Rejex can help, once the paint has been returned to it's near perfect state.

Any unprotected finish is going to have issues. And in northern locations like Canada, I imagine snow, ice, and salt will speed this process.

I've used Rejex for many years with great success, on my P-car and others in the household fleet that don't get as much TLC as the Porsche.

Protect it regularly, and you should be just fine. I've seen 996's that were 9 years old and the paint was still damn good. It's a matter of how it is cared for.

alexb76

Perhaps you should just goto boardwalk and hang out with Situation and Snooki... you guys have a LOT in common!

I am done responding to you btw, you're a troll, with absolutely no input on any subject.

alexb76

Thansk Eric, that's what I was looking for... basically preventative measures to ensure my paint will keep its luster as it ages, as it looks like 996 owners around town basically have neglected their cars and paint in our climate, and maybe that's why I see more of those cars with horrible paint around here than California 996s?

How often do you apply Rejex? Is it easy to apply? Abrasive at all?

Cowhorn

Alex-

I just applied Rejex to my car last week after a bit of a paint correction with Menzerna SIP (thanks dealership car wash guys!). It looks really nice on white paint. It is not at all abrasive, and I find it VERY easy to apply and to remove.

Last night I was wiping the car down, and I was amazed by how slick the surface felt with Rejex on it compared to when waxes and other sealants were used. I really like it.

Marine Blue

To keep any car paint looking new I would use the following approach.

1. Wash soon after the car has been rained on. Using proper washing technique is critical to keeping paint swirl/abrasion free.

2. Wax every 3 months or more often if the car sits outside regularly

3. Keep the car garaged if possible

4. Most important, keep the shiny side up!

Porsche paint isn't bad at all although it does seem to swirl easily!

Aerokitted

Someone 10+ years from now is going to ask the same question in the 991 forum.

How did your face and hairline look 10 years ago compared to today? Cars and people age so it all depends on how you've taken care of yourself and your car.

alexb76

LOL... Yup, 10yrs ago, a lot more hair...

I think 996 owners don't take good care of their cars, as much as 997 or 993 owners. I see many great looking 993s, but not so much 996, and I think that's purely because 996 has nose-dived in value, while 993 has appreciated, hence owners care is proportional to the value of the car.

alexb76

Thanks Jim, LOVE YOUR CAR BTW!

When I searched around, most people said "Wax for body, Rejex for wheels"... why do you think that is?

Cowhorn

I don't really understand that. I think some people claim to be able to see a difference between the shines these products give the car. I cannot, and I find Rejex to be a great long-lasting sealant that is easy to work with. For me it's a no-brainer.