997 Refresh

[Tydeides]

My 997 was starting to look a little sad, and there's only so much that can be achieved with lotions and potions, so I've had a bit of a paint refresh courtesy of Riviera Autobody in Reading, and Chris at Exel Wheels.

The changes include:
- Wheel refurb in platinum satin, with matching OEM porsche centres to my Carerra Sports
- Zunsport front grills in black
- Decoloured front badge
- Matt black grit guards

Anyway, I think it lifts the car significantly. MOT and service from Porsche Bristol today and only advisory is that my tyre sealant has expired. Happy days - whilst I've owned my 997 for 7 years, I'm still struggling to see a decent replacement without serious expenditure!

[Maxym]

Jolly smart-looking motor.

[FarQue]

Car looks well. I feel much the same re my 997 - what to change it for without huge expense.

[ishay]

Can you post a clearer picture of the decoloured badge? How easy is the front badge to change? I've only done the rear badge before.

[Tydeides]

Here it is. This is an original badge which a company in the US refinishes - I bought it via eBay.

[ishay]

Looks good. I can't find any on eBay though. I changed the wheel centres to black/silver so this would match.

[Tydeides]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Can you show or say anymore about the Grit guards ?
I am Immingham and aghhhing about some..

So the grit guards are from Prestige Parts limited (www.prestigeparts.co.uk) and are of good quality.

The comment from the body shop was "they look expensive". Photos don't really do it justice I'm afraid.

[Tydeides]

ishay said:

Looks good. I can't find any on eBay though. I changed the wheel centres to black/silver so this would match.

Bought from US ebay: interestedparty

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-PORSCHE-Refinished...

Items still for sale.

[Tydeides]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Cheers


Damn autocorrect- I've never even been to Immingham!

Don't know if this any better!