997 2005-2012 911 C2, C2S, C4, C4S, GTS, Targa and Cabriolet Model Discussion.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

new 997s thinking of paint protection film

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 2, 2006 | 08:31 AM
  #1  
paul m3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 18
From: ny
Rep Power: 0
paul m3 is infamous around these parts
new 997s thinking of paint protection film

first time owner of new 997s coupe. I spoke and met with detailing dynamics ( highly regarded detail shop in mineola n.y.) they highly suggest the film for paint protection. I saw many cars in the shop with a very nice job. also they mentioned 50% tinting on the windows would be hot. i spoke with one of their customers and he was very pleased with both the tinting and 3m film. any feedback would be appreciated. P.S. detailing dynamics has a nice website with great tips.
 
Old Apr 2, 2006 | 08:51 AM
  #2  
gxlex's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 318
From: Virginia
Rep Power: 34
gxlex is infamous around these partsgxlex is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by paul m3
first time owner of new 997s coupe. I spoke and met with detailing dynamics ( highly regarded detail shop in mineola n.y.) they highly suggest the film for paint protection. I saw many cars in the shop with a very nice job. also they mentioned 50% tinting on the windows would be hot. i spoke with one of their customers and he was very pleased with both the tinting and 3m film. any feedback would be appreciated. P.S. detailing dynamics has a nice website with great tips.
The first thing I did to my car was install the 3m clear bra. I would highly recommend it and its hardly noticeable once on. My car with 35% tint and clear bra.
 
Attached Images   
Old Apr 2, 2006 | 10:04 AM
  #3  
Shawn C's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 5,109
From: Florida
Rep Power: 248
Shawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond repute
Im adding it too. I am skipping doing the hood and mirrors. Makes it much less noticable.
 
Old Apr 2, 2006 | 10:46 AM
  #4  
paul m3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 18
From: ny
Rep Power: 0
paul m3 is infamous around these parts
I agree, I am skipping the hood
 
Old Apr 2, 2006 | 11:43 AM
  #5  
evsmotors's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 868
From: Houston
Rep Power: 56
evsmotors has a spectacular aura aboutevsmotors has a spectacular aura about
Depends on the color of your car. I have a Artic Silver and you can see it more on lighter colors than dark colors. Black cars have it the best, you can barely notice it on a black car.

Definitely worth it for paint protection from rock chips or scratches!
 
Old Apr 3, 2006 | 01:06 PM
  #6  
gdctus997's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 747
From: Orange County CA
Rep Power: 0
gdctus997 is infamous around these parts
I did not clear bra my first 997 and it was heavily pitted with just 10,300 miles on it. I have 5,500 on my Club Coupe and no pitting. I did the front bumper, half the hood, the side mirrors, the door edges and the edge around the gas tank.

Color matters, a lot IMO. My first 997 was black and I wouldn't drive it a week without film if I every buy another black car.

TJ at chips away did a great job (Orange County).
 
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 07:20 AM
  #7  
Shawn C's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 5,109
From: Florida
Rep Power: 248
Shawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond repute
Does anyone have a good person in the Florida area?
 
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 03:53 AM
  #8  
JimGT3's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 336
From: CA
Rep Power: 38
JimGT3 is a jewel in the roughJimGT3 is a jewel in the roughJimGT3 is a jewel in the roughJimGT3 is a jewel in the rough
These guys are highly regarded in the exotics community. www.premiermobilegroup.com
Sam and his crew may have some connections across the states.
 
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 08:57 AM
  #9  
mricorp's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 201
From: Long Island, NY
Rep Power: 30
mricorp is infamous around these parts
Matt did mine and you can barely tell it is there.

He does a first class job and you will be thrilled with the results. Especially after one sandblasted drive down the Cross Island or wherever any construction is being done (and in NY thats just about everywhere).
 
Attached Images  
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:27 PM
  #10  
Shawn C's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 5,109
From: Florida
Rep Power: 248
Shawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond reputeShawn C has a reputation beyond repute
Just found out there is no kit available yet for the 997 S with Aerokit
 
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:50 PM
  #11  
gxlex's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 318
From: Virginia
Rep Power: 34
gxlex is infamous around these partsgxlex is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by mricorp
Matt did mine and you can barely tell it is there.

He does a first class job and you will be thrilled with the results. Especially after one sandblasted drive down the Cross Island or wherever any construction is being done (and in NY thats just about everywhere).
what spring did you use to lower your car with? Look real nice.
 
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 11:43 PM
  #12  
raffi's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,126
From: los angeles
Rep Power: 66
raffi is infamous around these parts
Hey Shawn,
I dont think the good shops use precut kits... and they tuck/hide most seams.
I am getting my speedart bumper done this week.
 
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 06:48 AM
  #13  
mricorp's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 201
From: Long Island, NY
Rep Power: 30
mricorp is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by gxlex
what spring did you use to lower your car with? Look real nice.
I used H&R Springs
 
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 11:20 PM
  #14  
eric77's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 47
From: Newport Beach, CA
Rep Power: 22
eric77 is infamous around these parts
Do it! You will regret it if you dont and end up repainting your bumper.
 
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 05:47 PM
  #15  
schicago's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 381
From: chicago
Rep Power: 0
schicago is infamous around these parts
i love a clear bra and the paint protection systems work well too.
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:23 AM.