ltcjmramos

Just back from a morning drive, washed the car in preparation for taking it in tomorrow morning for application of paint protection film, and it's apparent I didn't do such a hot job of inspecting the paint for the recently bought GTS. There are a great many pinpoint chips in the front that I'd like to get repaired before applying the PPF.

If so, do you have any recommendations for a product I could use? I was thinking of something like a black wax. Also, is the standard black clear coated?

(Doing a search right now, but wanted to see if anyone could give me immediate help.)

mdrums

Paint chips..... Just have a high end car paint shop resort....it will be like new then install the clear bra and never worry again.

ltcjmramos

I assume you mean "reshoot." That is an option, but not sure I want to put out the $ for that. I'll need to go see what it would cost.

jhbrennan

Unfortunately with black you will always see those chips even with the clear bra over it...and I've never been satisfied with any touch-up process. As the owner you will always look at the paint closer than anyone else so unless you repaint the front bumper, they will always be more visible to you. The other issue too to consider is that if you repaint the front bumper you should let the paint cure for at least 30 days (check with your paint ship) before you install the clear bra. Good luck,

sandwedge

Between $500 and $600 is what I've paid for front or rear bumper. I personally wouldn't spend the money on the front unless it's really bad. It's so exposed and so vulnerable you may have new chips on it by the time you've driven the car home from the paint shop. My 2c.

txfight00

I have the same annoyances with my black GTS. Hearing the SMACK and SPACK of rocks on my highway commute drives me insane. I have clearbra up to the windshield and on side to the doors but I'm going to get a wrap too. Going with something close to fashion grey I think. I've always had black vehicles and have tried every manner of touch up. None are as satisfactory as I think they should be, so for me and probably most owners on here that the little chips bug, a repaint would be the best option for what you're talking about.

MY997

I am preparing to PPF the entire front end of my Black C4S and in talking to my Motorsports shop their experince has been that they will have their detail shop work the entire front end (clay, polish, etc...) and then fill any spots or chips with touch up paint...once the 3M is put on they say you cannot tell the difference. However, they did admit that once you take the 3M off it will pull off the touch up paint and the chips will be back. Hope this helps???

ltcjmramos

Thanks, guys. I'm off to a couple of recommended local paint shops to get estimates. If it's $500-600, probably, go that route. Much more than that, I'll live with the chips.

beden1

I wonder how a black wrap on the front bumper would look?

OWLY

Just need to accept that it's a black car and it isn't new. The nicks and scratches are a part of its 'life experiences'! Unfortunately, there will be more.

ltcjmramos

OWLY, I agree. My problem is putting on the PPF over these nicks. I'm working my way through it.

ltcjmramos

Well, decided not to do the PPF. I explored some of the "black wax" products, and used a Turtle Wax "Jet Black" kit. That really reduced the visibility of the nicks. I had a couple of friends check it out, and both said, "What nicks?"

I'll live with this experienced front end until it gets worse, and/or I just can't stand it. Then will get it painted and covered at that time. Can't see PPF over the nicks, and not bad enough to paint now.

Wayne Smith

These cars are to be enjoyed. Nicks tell a life story. The best engineers have scars on their hands! There are concepts we can "accept" to make these things feel less bad. If you ever want a museum piece in the future the entire car will need new paint anyway. In the meantime, my advise would be to drive her.

MY997

It doesn't help though when you see every little scratch...I admit when clean and swirl free there is no better color on a 911...but it is hard work "daily" keeping it looking good...

jhbrennan

And really the scratches and nicks are most visible to the owner who looks at the car every day and washes it and details it. For the casual observer, the nicks are close to "invisible".