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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 06:05 PM
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Good suggestions.

If you can do vinyl, I'm looking for someone to make a template for a mirror update I did. This is plasti-dip but vinyl in different colors has potential. Pm me.
You don't want a template for vinyl that is stretched when applied to curved surfaces like mirrors. It will rarely if ever turn out right. You'd want to stretch a piece larger than the area to be covered, THEN apply it to the surface there, THEN apply heat again to remove creases and bubbles. Then trim with an exacto.. always a new, sharp blade. You stretch first then shrink via reheating it AFTER it's applied because it will eventually lift at the edges if you stretch and heat it while applying.
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 08:07 PM
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Makes sense but how do you you not scratch the paint with the excato?
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by platinum997
Makes sense but how do you you not scratch the paint with the excato?
Skill and experience my friend.
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 10:29 PM
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Fair point.. so don't try the first time on the 911.. got it
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 06:56 PM
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Quick update... was able to get out of work early today and check out a couple body shops. 5 shops latter, I found one I felt comfortable with.

$300 for final coat and paint. Since the car is parked for the winter I told him keep it for the month to keep the cost down. Spare time job...

I'll post pics once it's back...
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 04:55 PM
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Any updates? Anxious to see the final look
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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Hopefully this week. We agreed end of month. I called today but didn't want the update from the receptionist so waiting for a call back. It sucks driving around with no decklid...

I have been playing around with the lettering on the back. Not sure if I am going to leave it naked or try one of these configs. I think I like the last 2 the best.








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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 08:13 PM
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looks good so far. are you planning on finishing it off with any body filler? i only ask because you may want to take into consideration the added weight of the filler. making stuff is always more rewarding than buying stuff, in my opinion. i really like the shape you chose to make it (from the rear view)
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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Yeah, it has a few coats of body filler. I am assuming the body shop will add one more final coat to get it right.

I will weigh both of them when I get it back but guessing 5lbs extra weight.
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this one, be careful re the top/bottom negative space or following the improper curve, otherwise it would look like an oem quality job which the rest of your mods are.

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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 12:47 AM
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When I put on a TT tail, I went with the current script Carrera 4S all on a single line.
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So I went to pick it up today. Its 95% but not perfect. I am having them sand it back down and repaint it. It looks like the final sanding they got lazy. There were a few minor imperfections that I wasn't willing to live with. Not in the clear but in the paint.

Its going to look awesome though.


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Old Mar 4, 2017 | 12:00 AM
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Looks fantastic.
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Old Mar 4, 2017 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by platinum997
So I went to pick it up today. Its 95% but not perfect. I am having them sand it back down and repaint it. It looks like the final sanding they got lazy. There were a few minor imperfections that I wasn't willing to live with. Not in the clear but in the paint. Its going to look awesome though.
Can't wait brother !
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Old Mar 4, 2017 | 12:45 AM
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Excellent work; looks great. Wish I could find a Singer wing for my 996 C4S.
Available options just seem too large, IMO. Your version looks elegant and not garish.
BTW: I favor the 'P O R S C H E' letter alone on the deck, but hey: It's your car.
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