Mine is GT silver as well and compared to the clearbra applied to the entire front the stock rears appear yellow. Not really bad but I can see it. I will probably replace it some time soon with the same aftermarket material applied to the front. It is much nicer than the stock stuff.

 

I think you've done the smartest thing...

 

Yeah I was thinking that would be sweet on a yellow or red or white car. Black stone guards and black rubber bumper blocks.

 

I got some new pre-cut rock guards from Premiere and I am about to install them. cbzzoom, was it seriously easy to apply the new ones? How did you get them lined up correctly. I know you need to use a lot of soap / water spray, but were you able to slide the rock guard easily into position? Did the trapped air bubbles come out fairly easily with the squeegee?

Thanks!

 

Well, I screwed up my first install and had to buy another one, so it's not trivial but once you get the technique down it really is very easy.

Lining them up is no problem because you will be able to see a faint outline of where the old ones were (the paint will look slightly different cuz it's so clean and it's been protected by the sun).

The main thing is to use LOTS of soap spray. Soap spray everywhere. Just make it slippery as heck, slide them around into the right place, and then start working out all the air bubbles and soapy water. Work the squeegee from the middle towards the edges. You have to be quite firm. Keep spraying more soap spray onto the surface so that your squeegee can slide without catching. Try to work indoors or in the shade so it doesn't dry out while you're working.

I did it wearing nitrile gloves so I didn't get any finger prints on it. I guess pros use their bare hands but keep dipping their hands in water to keep a layer of water on their fingers.

There's a bit of a difficult shaped lip at the bottom of the car, you could use alcohol spray to help it stick there, but I found it worked fine to just hold it in place with my hands.

Good luck!

 

Or, go to a good installer and get a piece installed that goes from the door opening to the fender well - I really like the increased coverage on mine.

 

Thanks for the tips! I won't be able to use the "outline" from the old ones since I pulled them off so long ago. I noticed some small rock chips in one area on the driver side so I decided to replace them with Premier's pre-cut Venture Shield. I figure if I do as you mention and use a heck of a lot of soap/water spray and work in the garage, it should give me enough working time.

Thanks again!

 

I replaced mine by ordering the replacements from Ric at Suncoast Porsche. You can leave it in the sun or use a blow dryer to soften it up and just peel it off. Clean up the goo left over with bug/tar remover, then wax area. Spray area after wax with water then peel adhesive paper off the 3M stuff and apply to watery area. Position it where you want it, sqeegee the water and bubbles out and let dry for a day or two and your good to go.

Did it on my 997 and my Boxster..it makes a world of dfiference!!!!!!!

 

This got me thinking...I have a pretty big rock chip on one side of my stone guards and wouldn't mind having them replaced.

I am sure if I did it, I would muck it up badly. Sticker City in Van Nuys (they have a great reputation) said they would take off the old ones and install the new ones (both sides) for $85.00.

If you buy the ones from here: http://www.fdmotorsports.net/index_files/Page1150.htm thats less than $150.00 to do the entire job complete (parts and labor).

I think I'll do that!

Steve

 

Hey Steve, please shoot us an email so we can send you your CC receipt.

Your SGs are going out tomorrow.
Should be to you by Sat, Monday at the latest.
Take care!

 

PM sent as I dont have your email address.

Thanks,

Steve

 

Got it... and you've got mail.
Email address is on the web site. Wasn't sure if it was OK to post it.
Thanks again.

 

My understanding is you should not wax under clear bra.

 

I got mine replaced under warranty last week. I feel like it made a world of difference!

 

agreed.....