Stone Guards on a 993
Discussion
I am going to replace the rear wing stone guard protectors on my narrow bodied 993.
Considering these are just shark fin shaped armourfend I thought the 42 quid each at the dealer was a little expensive.(pcgb...10%..I know!
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Has anyone replced these or know of any after market suppliers who may be a little cheaper?
Tks.
Considering these are just shark fin shaped armourfend I thought the 42 quid each at the dealer was a little expensive.(pcgb...10%..I know!
) Has anyone replced these or know of any after market suppliers who may be a little cheaper?
Tks.
When I contacted Armourfend a while back they sent me all the info which I posted here - www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=118033&f=48&h=0&hw=armourfend
£50 the pair it seems.
£50 the pair it seems.
CS. I`ve been thinking about replacing one of mine, as its got that black line of road dirt under the very edge of it and it doesnt look that much of a job.
I think that the trick will be putting the new one on, without getting loads of air bubbles under it.
Does anyone know how the Porsche body shops or specialists do it?
I think that the trick will be putting the new one on, without getting loads of air bubbles under it.
Does anyone know how the Porsche body shops or specialists do it?
Buster44 said:
Wet the area with a soapy solution - allows the decal to be slid around until you find the right position.
Use a felt block to squeeze the water out from underneath the decal.
It's also worth applying the solution to the back of the decal as it makes it easier to slide into position
clubsport said:On a post I saw somewhere else from a US based specialist in applying film it said not to apply film to fresh paint as it may lift the paint when you remove the film.
David, I am having some track day rash touched up, so i would get the bodyshop to fit the stone guards at the same time.
On the theory that if they mess it up they will put it right....Excellent body shop and mates, so I know i will not be disappointed.
My car is starting to take on the apprearance of having shared track time with gritter lorries.
The front really badly rashed and I got the following quotes:
ChipsAway "worst stone chipping I've ever seen" will take all day £180.
Porsche Approved shop £1200. Judging by the recent scuttle panel paintwork they did (under warrany) I may as wlel do it myself with a broom.
Local excellent shop £800
Seeing as I'm still going track the car it seems a waste of time and money to do any of the above.
RESULT: Turtle colour wax (didn't even need to use the supplied lipstick for the big chips). Absolutely amazing stuff. Covered up everything.
I throughly recommend trying this stuff. I tried to take before and after pics but my photographic skills are down there with all my other skills.
The front really badly rashed and I got the following quotes:
ChipsAway "worst stone chipping I've ever seen" will take all day £180.
Porsche Approved shop £1200. Judging by the recent scuttle panel paintwork they did (under warrany) I may as wlel do it myself with a broom.
Local excellent shop £800
Seeing as I'm still going track the car it seems a waste of time and money to do any of the above.
RESULT: Turtle colour wax (didn't even need to use the supplied lipstick for the big chips). Absolutely amazing stuff. Covered up everything.
I throughly recommend trying this stuff. I tried to take before and after pics but my photographic skills are down there with all my other skills.
BobM said:
David, I am having some track day rash touched up, so i would get the bodyshop to fit the stone guards at the same time.
On the theory that if they mess it up they will put it right....Excellent body shop and mates, so I know i will not be disappointed.
On a post I saw somewhere else from a US based specialist in applying film it said not to apply film to fresh paint as it may lift the paint when you remove the film.
Bob. Thanks for the warning. What does "fresh paint" mean in drying terms? I had one side done by Porsche two years ago, when they painted part of the area to blend with a door edge repair.
The car was in a week and I have no idea when the stone guards were applied.
If DIYing, beware when removing the old stone ship guard. Seem to remember reading a rant on rennlist forum by a bloke who had thoroughly shafted his paintwork doing so. Aren't you supposed to warm the plastic patch thoroughly to plasticise the adhesive before peeling away, applying the pulling force parallel to the surface?
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